KKI Child & Youth Ministries
Youth With A Mission
Outreach Leaders Manual
Updated Feb 2001 Introduction
KKI Outreach Manual Outline
Topic Page
I) INTRODUCTION Preface 6 A. Prayer as a Foundation 7 B. Objectives 7 1. Personal Development 7 2. Outreach Impact 8 3. Brief Summary 8 C. History 9
II) FOUNDATIONS 10 1. Relationship With God 10 2. Understanding/Challenging Children & Teens 12 3. The Key Role of the Family 14 4. Principles of Training 15
5. Leadership Guidelines 18 6. Calling and Destiny 20 7. Year-round Lifestyle 23
III) PREPARATION 25 A. Challenge of Leadership 25 1. Introductory Thoughts on Leadership 25 2. Measure of Effective Discipline 25 B. Preparation for Starting a First Time Team 26 1. To Present Proposal and Gain Approval 26 2. Time Line 26 3. Staff Training of Adult Leaders 26 4. Teen Leaders 26 5. Application Process Begins 26 6. Acceptance / Non-Acceptance Process Begins 26 7. Planning Training Camp 26 8. Program material 27 9. Outreach Planning 27 10. Debrief Planning 27 11. Reports 27 Developing A Strategy 28 C. Thoughts on Staff Training 30 Philosophy of Leadership 31 Team Building 33 D. Time Frame for Preparation 34 E. Brochure (outline) 35 F. Finances 36 1. Notes for the Outreach Leader 37 2. Memorandum for participants 37 3. Budgets for a KKI Outreach 38
Introduction IV) TEAM COMPOSITION 39 1. Team Structure 39 2. Relational Groupings Chart 40 A. Relational Groupings 41 1. Combined Team 41 2. Family Teams 41 3. Action Groups 41 4. Ministry and Housing Partners 41 B. Checklist for Outreach Leader 42 1. Staff Meetings 42 C. Primary Leadership Roles 43 D. Job Descriptions 44 1. Tour Director 44 2. Program/Coach/Project Director 45 3. Spiritual Advisor 47 4. Administrator 48 5. Family Life Coordinator 49 6. Tour Secretary 50 7. Tour Photographer 51 8. Bus Driver 53 9. Choreographer 54 10. Wardrobe/Makeup Manager 55 11. Technical Director 57 12. Team Reporter 58 13. Bookkeeper 59 14. Food Services 60 15. Nurse 61
V) APPLICATION INFORMATION 62 A. Applicant Description 62 B. Criteria for Acceptance 63 1. Guidance 63 2. Relationship with God 63 3. Attitude of the Family 63 4. Spiritual Stability 63 5. Skills 63 6. Appearance 63 7. Team Structure 63 8. Participation of the Parents 63 9. Experience 63 10. Finances 63 11. Availability 63 12. Constitution 64 13. Team composition 64 C. Spiritual Composure of Team 65 D. Processing Applications 66 1. File 66 2. Commit things to God 66 3. Confirmation 66 4. Acceptance Package 66 5. Communication with Parents 66 2 Introduction 6. Personal Preparation 66 7. Discipline 66 8. Non Acceptance 67 Letter 67 Application 68
VI) APPLICATION PACKAGE 69 A. Letter 69 B. Application procedure 70 1. Commit Things Unto God 70 2. Confirmation 70 3. Asking God 70 4. Sharing with Parents 70 5. Confirmation Through Parents & Leadership 70 6. Attacks 70 7. Application 70 8. Deadline & Financial Procedure 70 9. Reference Forms 70 C. Content Acceptance Package 71 1. Preparation at home 72 2. Acceptance Letter 73 D. Checklist preparation 75 1. Staff 75 2. Participant 75 E. Outreach Information (outline) 76 F. What to Bring 77 Addition: Performing Arts Team 78 G. Travel information 79
VII) BOOTCAMP 80 A. Camp Topics 80 1. Personal Quiet Times 80 2. Worship Times 80 3. Foundation Series 80 4. Program 81 5. Family Time 81 6. Pre – Teen Time 81 7. Teen Leadership time (TLT) 82 B. Program 83 1. General Daily Program 83 2. Program of a Week 83 C. Rules or Guidelines 84 1. Relationships 84 2. Respect for Leadership 86 3. Age Group Considerations 88 D. Teen Leadership Training 89 1. Action Group Leaders 90
3 Introduction VIII) OUTREACH 91 A. On the Road 91 B. Contact With the Organizer 92 1. Place 92 3. KKI PR Release 93 C. Concert 94 1. Performing Arts Team Staff Responsibilities During Concerts 2. Staff Roles During Concerts 95 3. Performance 96 4. Travel Procedures 97
IX) Debriefing /Follow up 99 A. Team Debriefing 99 1. Importance of Debriefing 99 2. Review 99 3. Fellowship 99 4. Teaching 99 5. Commissioning 100 6. Goal 100 7. Staff 100 B. Debrief Orientation Package 100 1. Introduction to the Debrief Time Concept 100 2. KKI Debrief Days Primary Components 101 3. Summary of Logistical Details for Staff to Cover 102 4. Sample Schedule for a Two Day Debrief Time 103 5. Love Feast Ingredients 104 6. Personal Report Form 106 A-1 107 A-2 108 7. KKI Evaluation Form B 109 8. Components for Tour Completion Certificate 110 9. Sample Letter to Parents 111 C. Mail After Outreach 112 1. Outreach Results 112 2. General Tour Statistics 112 3. An Even Greater Coming Challenge 113 4. Overview 115
X) Appendix 1- Outreach Forms 1. Staff Application 2. Letter to Applicant 3. Cover Letter 4. Applicant Procedure 5. Participant Local/International Application 6. Medical Release 7. Parental Release 8. Reference Forms – Leader 9. Reference Forms - Parent 10. Reference Forms - Teacher 11. Acceptance Letter 12. Acceptance Package 4 Introduction 13. What To Bring 14. Travel Information 15. Evaluation Form 16. A-1 Form (Debrief) 17. A-2 Form (Debrief) 18. Post Outreach Questionnaire – Participant 19. Post Outreach Questionnaire – Parent 20. Commissioning Agreement Form 21. Accountability Form 22. Outreach Report Form 23. Leader Registration Form 24. Outreach Expense Form 18. Travel Claim Form 19. KKI Outreach Planning Form 20. Minors Entering Mexico 21. Application Checklist 22. Disclosure of Information 23. Fees Reporting 24. Grounding Fees Reporting
XI) Appendix 2- KKI Administration 1. Launching KKI Local Ministry 2. GO Network 3. Brochure Text 4. PCYM 5. Accounting Guidelines 6. Road Through China 7. Laying A Firm Foundation 8. Effective Intercession 9. Journaling 10. Suggestions for Giving A Testimony 11. Cultural Orientation 12. Building a Short-term Missions Team 13. How to Lead a Child to Christ 14. Foundational Values of Youth With A Mission 15. Samples of Curriculum 16. Bibliography 17. Four Phases of KKI Ministry
5 Introduction
KKI Child & Youth Ministries Canada 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email) December 12, 2002
Dear user of this KKI Outreach Manual,
The manual that you’re holding in your hands is a collection of materials that have been written at different times, different places, for different teams and situations. We would like to thank Dale Kauffman, International Director of KKI; Christoph Leu, Director of KKI Europe; Lance Rediger, Director of KKI Australia; Werner Kummer and Jurgen Gerber, KKI Switzerland; and Jackie Smith (NA Field Office). This manual was updated and added to in 2001 by Duane Norleen and Russell Sanche (KKI Canada). The material covers outreaches on an international level. For local camps or outreaches as well as for national outreaches, we recommend that the leaders would only use a selection of these collected materials.
If you have access to a personal computer with the word processing program we recommend strongly, that you would adapt the individual files according to your specific situation. Forms and helps have been included. Use of this manual should not replace the role of experience and training through workshops and hands on experience.
The goal of this manual is to help new KKI and local church Kids ministries to set up their outreaches without having too many difficulties in logistics. We strongly encourage the user to apply the spiritual principles that are included and to have liberty in the logistical and organizational details.
As leaders we have a high responsibility towards, the children and young people who participate in our activities, their parents, friends and churches and most of all towards God. Therefore, we are to do our very best trusting God that He will make up for all our shortcomings, failures or weaknesses.
May this manual be a blessing to you and the people you’re working with and may God give you wisdom and strength.
Until all have heard,
KKI Canada Staff Coordination Centre- Calgary
KKI International is a worldwide ministry of Youth With A Mission, committed to giving young people and families of all nations the opportunity to be established in a proven knowledge of God through participation in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through a partnership with the family and the local church. KKI International is a non-profit Christian organization staffed by volunteers.
6 Introduction
A. PRAYER AS A FOUNDATION
Pr.16:3 “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established”.
Prayer is -obviously a first step that is often neglected in the excitement and enthusiasm of the outreach preparation. It is very important, to receive clear goals and direction from the Lord. To have “the word of the Lord” in times of difficulties or even doubts can be very crucial.
Pr.15:22 “ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.”
We encourage outreach leaders to pray with someone that can give wise counsel and prayer support throughout the entire outreach. We should aim at the support of our church leader or of one of the elders.
To make the beginning easier, we add a catalog of questions. Those questions can be helpful if we are speaking with God about the type of outreach.
Do I have & strong conviction, that this outreach is God’s idea? Has God chosen me to lead this outreach? How is God going to add the participants and the staff? For how many participants and staff people do I believe? In what city/place should this outreach take place? What are the dates and what is the duration of the outreach? What goals has God given us for the outreach? What people does God want us to reach? How can we reach them most effectively? Who should I involve in the planning of this outreach from the beginning (who should be the main leaders)?
Note: don’t be surprised, if God shows you, that your musical program should be combined with practical serving such as cleaning, feeding the hungry… Maybe you would want to add to this list. When you are praying those things through, you will sense God’s excitement. You entered a wonderful experience. God will pass your wildest expectations!!
B. OBJECTIVES
1. Personal Development We desire that you might get to know God in a proven and tested manner and that in this you would develop a balanced, joyful, consistent lifestyle of intimacy with God and giving in ministry. Some of the areas we want to cover include:
Who is God (God as Creator and Father, Jesus as Saviour, Lord, Emperor and Friend) Who am l Gods love for us How to relate in a loving godly way to a variety of ages, nationalities, (boys and girls) Discovering my one unique gifting Appreciation of our family and the family of God How to develop and use one’s gifts in the Lords ministry and in ministering to others Further steps in understanding God’s call and purpose Practical understanding of essential kingdom principles and doctrine including how to share your faith and how to encounter distorted truth. Leadership principles for teenagers. 7 Introduction Strengthening of personal disciplines (fitness, devotional life) as well as skills in performing arts, sports and service functions.
The above is pursued through a “Home Qualifying Program” at home, through day to day group and counselor interactions and creative application times in camp and on tour.
2. Outreach Impact
Methods of ministry primarily include relationship building lifestyles, the spoken word and creative expressions including dance, singing, mime, drama, puppets, service skills and sports. Ministry to the heart of God through lifestyles of praise and worship within the context of places, which are normally a source of heartache and disappointment to Him. Ministry to God first, to man second. Often this aspect of ministry is released in the center of large cities. Ps.103 Declaration of the worthiness of God by demonstrating and acts before the nations. This can be pursued of TV, large rallies and wherever people will gather. Is.12 Proclamation of the purpose of God for a particular place through prophetic utterance backed by wholehearted identification with those people. Acts 2.17 / Joel 1 Binding and tearing down of satanic strongholds through lifestyles of obedience, praise and worship, intercession and bold steps of faith Ps . 8: 2 Simple clear presentation of the Gospel through testimonies and mime Sovereign demonstration of the power of God in healing, deliverance sovereign conviction of sin, drawing in of the lost and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Is.8:18 Answering of people’s questions after the public presentation. To help remove doubts and questions and to bridge the credibility gap. Praying for the spiritual and physical needs of people as God would direct and as people would make their needs known. Serving the practical needs of people (i.e. cleaning, repair and all sorts of manual labour). Promoting vision for families, teens and children in ministry. Serving the body of Christ at large in unity promoting activities. Highlighting in a community negative and positive factors that effect the family, teens and children.(i.e. abortion)
3. Brief Summary
This ministry is a Levitical one, unto the Lord, including all ages. A primary emphasis in KKI is declaring the glory of God and clearing the way through spiritual warfare. A spearhead, door-opening role that also witnesses confirming signs and genuine conversions. Usually other co-operating adult ministries carry the direct evangelism
Targeted audiences include persons of influence in: entertainment, media, government, military business, religion and education. Each presentation is sensitively tailored to maximize God’s purpose for that setting. A packaged program is usually avoided.
8 Introduction C. HISTORY
King's Kids International began in 1976 in Hawaii under the leadership of Dale and Carol Kauffman. It has grown into an international ministry with teams going to “proclaim the praise of God throughout the world.” Hundreds of teams have ministered throughout Asia, the Pacific, Australia, the Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Teams have reached out to serve the poor and needy, and have also proclaimed God's love in local and inner city settings. Teams have been involved at a wide variety of national and international events such as the World Cup Soccer Games in Spain in 1982; Various Olympic Games, (1992, 1996 and 2000); and festivals and gatherings all around the world.
King’s Kids, now called KKI bring a message of friendship, hope, love and joy. One of the most powerful aspects of KKI is seeing children and young people released in a natural way of praise and worship as a lifestyle. Every team has a focus on discipleship and gives the participant’s opportunities to fulfill the Great Commission to, “go into all the world” with the good news about Jesus.
THE KKI GO NETWORK Local churches in many nations are receiving the benefits of belonging to the KKI GO Network. KKI provides teaching materials, organizational help and a broad spectrum of seminars and training possibilities to assist local churches in developing their own programs. The KKI GO Network encourages teams to retain their own identity and style of ministry, while being able to link in with the wider ministry of KKI International.
EXPRESSIONS The expressions of KKI around the world vary. • TRAINING o Various seminars and workshops on: the family in ministry; the spiritual capacity of children; keys to motivating today's children and youth; reaching outreaches and more. o KKI Child & Youth Ministries Annual Conferences o P.C.Y.M. (Principles in Child and Youth Ministries) Training School o D.T.S. (Discipleship Training School) o KKI Internship • OUTREACH TEAMS o H.A.N.D.S. (Helping a Neighbor Develop and Serve) o PERFORMING ARTS o SPORTS • GO-CAMPS • NIKO CAMPS • FAMILY CAMPS • YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS • DANIEL PRAYER GROUPS
9 Foundations Foundations
1. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD a. The priority of knowing God in a proven and intimate way. Matt. 11:25,27;Jer. 29:13,14; Isa. 55:6; Heb. 11:5,6; Job 42:5. We purpose to seek God whole-heartedly for personal revelation of who God really is in motive, character, capacities and appearance. To base these findings upon sufficient biblical and experiential evidence so as to unshakably substantiate our heart convictions concerning our knowledge of and relationship to God. b. The Bible – Our standard for all life. 2 Tim 3:16,17; Ps. 1; Ps. 119:11; I John 2:14; Col. 3:16. The Bible is the inspired authoritative word of God. It needs to be read, memorized and meditated upon regularly so that it may dwell richly in our hearts directing our thoughts, words and deeds as the foundational standard for all of life. The scriptures should saturate all of our teaching and be referred to constantly as the reason why we do what we do. c. Salvation “He died for all that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” II Cor 5:5
What a joy it is to introduce children and teenagers not to a religious system but to a compassionate God of love. One who delights to forgive them of their sins, completely transform them from the inside out and draw them to Himself as His most intimate companions, now and for eternity. All of this and more by His grace on the basis of faith made possible through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.
A foundational outworking of this new beginning is that we no longer live for ourselves. We now belong to Him. We live for His joy and glory not our own. Our reason for living, our standard for deciding what is best to do in every situation is centered around what is most pleasing to Him. He gave His all for us, now we have the privilege of giving our all to Him, every day. Being made new in Christ is just the beginning of an eternity of discovery and growth, regarding who He is and our relationship to Him.
Many of the young people we encounter may be unfamiliar with the gospel or may be religious, but do not know Jesus in a personal way. We are committed to ensuring that every child, teenager and parent who participates in King’s Kids has the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel. We should be very careful not to take their relationship to God for granted or to pressure them into prematurely going through the forms of a conversion experience without proper understanding. When they are really ready to accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour we must, not only walk with them through this joyous new birth experience, but be prepared to continue a process of spiritual growth towards maturity in Christ. The help of other Christian friends, parents, church and school leaders are usually very important in this follow through process. d. The centrality of Jesus Christ and the cross. Acts 4:12; John 12:32; I Cor. 2:2 John 14:6; I John 5:12; I John 2:6. Our public witness should focus on the person of Jesus Christ and the finished work of the cross. His name is the only name whereby we can be saved. He is no less then the way, the truth and the life. All our discipleship programs should have at their center the person and life of Jesus Christ. He is our model and hero.
10 Foundations e. The Grace of God. Ephesians 2:6-8; II Cor. 3:6; Heb. 4:16; II Cor 9:8; Rev. 22:21; John 1:14-16; Romans 5:20,21. All the blessings of God, including salvation itself, come as undeserved gifts that cannot be earned by good works but are received by faith alone. Such is the greatness of the love of God. To understand and appropriate the abundant, all sufficient grace of God is the key to experiencing and passing on the fullness of the blessed life Jesus came to give us. We need to trust the Lords capacity to graciously work in the lives of the young people we are serving. They are desperate for encouragement and need to be reminded of God’s capacity to help them in every area of their lives, especially in times of failure and emotional dryness. This atmosphere of gracious acceptance and understanding rather than legalism and excessive rule making should be a life-promoting hallmark of the King’s Kids ministry. f. Intimate friendship with God. John 15:15; IICor. 5:15; Matt. 12:30; Ex. 33:11. God created man in His image for intimate relationship with Himself. Like unto that which has been enjoyed in the Godhead. We purpose to promote an awareness of God’s worthiness and desire for intimacy with us. To model and teach what it means to pursue friendship with Him as a way of life. This includes having a concern for God’s happiness above our own and other human beings. It means responding quickly, wholeheartedly and obediently to God’s requests of us. It means becoming a trusted friend who is privileged to share in the most tender thoughts and feelings of God’s heart, His secrets. King’s Kids is committed to learning what it means to love the Lord with all. g. Knowing God as our Father. I John 2:13; Matt. 6:9; Matt. 11:27; I John 14:9-11 Jesus came to make the Father known to us. Children and youth have the capacity to understand and relate personally to God as their Father. In a time when there are so few real fathers this aspect of relationship to God is especially important. We are committed to teaching and ministering this healing reality.
h. The Holy Spirit our enabler. Acts 1:8; John 14:16,17,26; John 16:6-11; Eph. 5:18. The presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of young people brings comfort, strength, direction, boldness to witness and supernatural capacity to become like Jesus and do the will of God against any odds. While maintaining sensitivity to varying opinions about how the Holy Spirit can be welcomed and released. It is important to study His person, learn to yield to His working and depend upon His power if we are to see the will or God accomplished on the earth.
i. The pursuit of Holiness in the fear of the Lord. 2 Cor 7:1; 1 Peter 1:16; Heb.12:14; Prov. 1:7 It is our privilege to join young people, in drawing near to God seeking to know Him in the beauty of His holiness. When His holiness is encountered and the desire to become holy is birthed in their hearts, then an embracing of the fear of the Lord or a hatred for sin is the next natural step. Young people who are moving in this direction are protected from so many of the complicating, damaging pitfalls of their youthful years and become candidates for greatness in the Kingdom of God. We cannot teach them or lead them in this if it is not an integral part of our lives as leaders. j. Hearing and obeying God’s voice. Rom. 10:17; 1 Sam. 3:10; Matt. 4:4 John 10:27; John 14:23-24. God’s personal communication with us is an exciting and essential part of our growing relationship with Him. It is also the key to inspiring faith in our hearts. This is a vital factor in how we operate in King’s Kids. Every child and young person needs to be encouraged 11 Foundations to seek God’s personal leading in their lives whenever possible, in contrast to a dependency upon human reason and leadership decision making. Those things God tells us to do He backs and they produce lasting fruit. Staying tuned to God’s voice can become a natural way of life especially if we start practicing it when we are young.
k. Discovering God’s character and ways. Jer. 9:24; Ex 33:13 2 Peter 1:3-8. Beyond information about the Bible and salvation, it is very important to lead children and teens on a treasure hunt to understand who God really is. Such character attributes as His holiness, righteousness, justice, mercy and love are thrilling discoveries when brought alive by the Holy Spirit based upon God’s word. Children and youth can understand these qualities as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in making abstract concepts concrete through demonstration and explanation. Often this comes by discerning what God is trying to teach us about Himself through a challenging experience. We must be alert to these “teachable moments”. These lead us to a deep trust in God and form a basis for worship in spirit and truth. Loving and worshipping Him for who He really is. That is worth reaching for. To know His character is to have clear guidelines for our own character development.
l. Ministry to the Lord - our first priority. Matt. 22:37; John 21:15-17; Ps. 8:2; Matt. 21:16. It is very easy to become focused on the needs of people and to forget about ministering to God. After all He is so great and He is invisible. We need to keep reminding ourselves and the young people, that He is the most deserving of our love and attention. Giving Him quality time and our main focus including our times in public ministry is a matter we should emphasize consistently and underscore by our example as leaders.
m. Living to bring joy to God’s heart. Zeph. 3:17; Luke 3:23; John 15:11. At the beginning of each day we can ask the Lord: “How can I please You today?” We can live the day to fulfill this purpose. At the end of the day if we ask and listen, He delights to tell us how much we have brought joy to His heart. Living in this way results in great personal fulfillment.
2. UNDERSTANDING/CHALLENGING. CHILDREN, PRETEENS AND TEENAGERS. (From a biblical perspective.) Matt. 19:13-14; Matt. 18:3-14; Eccl. 12:1.
a. Spiritual capacity of children. Matt. 18:10; Matt. 19:4; Matt. 18:5, Sam. 17:33; Jer. 1:6; I Tim. 4:12-16. God s view of children’s ability to know Him and serve Him is very different from man’s. He rebuked the disciples for keeping the children from coming to Him. We need to be sure that our assessment of their capacities is really Bible based. We must honour and relate to them in a way that brings them to Jesus and encourages them to reach for their full spiritual potential. The absence of this biblical perspective in the minds and hearts of church leaders, parents, teachers, youth and children’s workers is one of the biggest hindrances to today’s children and teens entering into their true destiny in Christ. We are responsible to model and teach this value.
b. Stages of Development/Targeted teaching. God has made us in a marvelous way so that our growth takes us through various stages of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical development. There are factors that are observable about each of these developmental stages: Certain truths can be more readily understood and applied at particular times. It is our responsibility to study in order to be better acquainted with these factors so that our training content and methodology is effectively suited to the stage of development which each person finds themselves in.
12 Foundations c. The importance of youth ownership. It is essential that young people not only obey our directives but that their contributions are welcomed, their opinions heard. In involving them in hearing the voice of God with us and also in decision-making, they are drawn into a vital partnership with us. As they offer to take on responsibility out of their own free will, they will begin an exciting process of saying this is my ministry too. This kind of involvement is more important than getting them to do something that was our idea. They need to be trusted and given room to try even if they fail at times and possibly do not measure up to the expectation of the leader. Heart ownership is a goal worth reaching for even when it takes a long time. d. The critical pre-teen strategy. Luke 2:40-52. We recognize that God has created us with the capacity to enter into increased levels of responsibility, particularly as we become teenagers. How we are prepared for this important transitional period is critical. A lack of understanding concerning how the thought patterns of teens are established between 10 and 12 has resulted in many teens drawing away from God. The misunderstanding of this age group has caused multitudes of precious young people to turn backs on God. Too many of them never to return again. It is necessary to effectively prepare the pre-teen, if we expect the teen years to be healthy and fruitful. This preparation time is best handled by a combination of parents, local church leaders and where appropriate King’s Kids personnel. A return to a biblical perspective to this stage of development and prioritizing of their training, must be made a matter of high priority.
e. Teenager - young adult in leadership training. 2 Sam 17 It is important to respect and entrust teenagers with appropriate levels of responsibility. These levels vary in degree and category according to personality, natural gifting, training, call of God and speed of maturation. They need to understand that they are the vital link between the generations and that the extent to which they will grow is directly influenced by their willingness both to receive from adults and to serve others including those younger than them. Humility, servanthood, and courage to be radically obedient to God and His word are key watch words for their maximized development. Helping parents, community, school and church leaders to welcome them into their adult “world” are a part of our commitment to see teenagers take hold of their full potential in Christ.
13 Foundations 3. THE KEY ROLE OF THE FAMILY
a. Linking the Generations. Ps. 78; Acts 2:17 God has designed the human race in such a way that the adults contribute to teens and the teens to children and vice versa. The family plays a key role in teaching and facilitating this process. It requires great humility on the part of each age grouping and a strategy that supports their interphasing. This process is not supported by church and school systems which tend to specialize the age groupings to the point of total separation, often for academic reasons. King’s Kids promotes the linking of the generations in learning and ministry. While being sensitive to the need for small group and individual age group activities we see these a preparatory for combined times of worship, prayer Christian life activities.
b. Restoring the family. Mal. 4:6; Ps 68:6. The family is under grievous attack today. King’s Kids, in partnership with other ministries, recognizes that unless our marriages are strengthened and families brought to new levels of unity and wholeness there is no way the youth are going to grow up in a healthy manner. We are further committed to protecting the defenseless babies and children from abuse. The restored Christian family in itself is a powerful living witness of God and His Kingdom and is a foundation building block for the Church and all of society. We also welcome and are committed to serving single parent families and encourage an “extended family” concept of family so that no single person is considered an outsider.
c. The family in ministry. It is our conviction that the Christian family has a central role in extending and establishing the Kingdom of God. Each member of a family, if properly prepared, can function as a committed wholehearted player on their family team. Families provide the leadership backbone of every King’s Kids outreach team and year round ministries. We encourage the visual modeling of healthy families throughout our ministry.
d. The home: A center for learning, giving and serving the community. Deut. 6:4-7; Ps. 68:6 Instead of seeing the home as an end in itself, where it exists to simply meet the needs of the resident family it is our desire to encourage families to utilize their homes in such a way as to serve the needs of others. This can include protecting the unborn and small child from harm, foster care, adoption and many other forms of caring for those in need. In addition, the hosting of clubs for children and other community-focused ministries is encouraged. As the family gives out the lives of all members are enriched. The home, in partnership with the church, is viewed as a strategic center for year round discipleship and outreach activities.
14 Foundations 4. PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING
a. Emphasis on Discipleship vs. Performance. Prov. 27:21; Romans 2:29. The development of the young person is considered of much greater importance than using them for Christian service. If they have been active in serving the Lord but have not grown closer in their relationship with God, grown more like Him, discovered more about who they are in Him and experienced balanced personal development, their experience has not been maximized. The amount of time and emphasis we give for personal growth compared to skills development or Christian service activities indicates what our priorities really are. Let us give quality\quantity time and effort to the discipleship aspects of our time with these precious young people, after all this is God’s priority.
b. Godly motivation. II Cor. 5:15. It is our desire to see the young people we work with moved in their hearts with a love and concern for God above a concern for man. It is first, love the Lord your God and second your neighbour as yourself. The reason we do what we do is something that must be kept very clear, supported by frequent reminders. Only as we concentrate on bringing joy to God’s heart can we know the true reward of His pleasure. Children can easily be threatened and bribed but only the right motivation will help them to develop into their full potential. We must help them to prepare and maintain their God pleasing heart attitudes so that they can serve God with a right motive. This can mean frequent times of heart preparation, especially before public ministry. Wrong motive and pressure to perform beyond what is in their hearts (hypocrisy) can quickly harden their hearts immunizing them against the things of God. They must never be pressured to move beyond what is really in their hearts.
c. Personal Identity and Self Worth. Ps. 139; I Cor. 12:4—6; Eph. 4:4. In light of who God is, His love for us, and the value He has placed on our lives evidenced by the detailed way He has planned/formed us and the Cross, we have reason to accept ourselves and be truly thankful for who we are. Time and emphasis given to this healing foundational discovery is very necessary if the young person is to really progress toward their full potential. We should affirm those elements in each child and young persons life, and be careful not to spotlight value based on performance.
d. Servanthood. Matt. 20:26. Leading young people into a heart understanding of Jesus as the Servant and the real fulfillment there is in a lifestyle of servanthood is extremely important. Servanthood emphasis should be a integral part of every training and outreach activity. It should be strongly and consistently modeled by our leaders and carefully planned into our daily schedules.
e. Relinquishing of Rights. Matt. 16:24-25. A key to victory over temptations, freedom to do the will of God, sensitivity to God’s leading and true spiritual authority lies in the willingness to give back to the Lord all He has given to us. If we try to save our lives we will lose them. This truth can not be required but rather applied to the degree a person has understood this aspect of Jesus’ way of living. Usually by seeing it modeled by someone the love and respect.
f. The Bear and Lion principle: David was able to defeat Goliath because he began to prepare at a young age. Only God knows what giants today’s teen and children will have to face in their lifetime. Because of the strategic time in history in which they are living it is essential that we walk with them through the training experiences that God will faithfully send their way. These bear and lion difficulties are actually opportunities to learn the sufficiency and 15 Foundations greatness of God. If we over protect our children from these opportunities they may not be ready to face the challenges that are awaiting them during their lifetime. May God help us to move to our frontiers of faith” with them. g. Learning by doing. James 1:22. Practical hands on experiences help to make abstract concepts concrete and lend themselves to real learning that has lasting results. Lecture should be limited to an introductory function. Learning in the context of relationship always brings the deepest and most long lasting results. It is the responsibility of the King’s Kids leaders to participate with the young people in these activities and to weave into them scriptural teaching and explanation often in a question and answer mode. h. The “In” “Out” Principle. Just as there is an equal amount of blood that flows out of the heart as goes into it, the Kingdom of God includes a cycle of giving and receiving, so in the life of each child there should be special care taken to ensure that they are able to apply and give out to the degree that they have received hopefully in close time proximity to one another. This “in~~ “out” balance is a key principle in King’s Kids. In too many Christian ministries more emphasis is placed on what children are given than on how much they give out. This creates an unhealthy accumulation of things they know they should do, without an opportunity to put them into practise. Condemnation and a sense of failure and even hypocrisy can follow. The “in” “out” balance is very important if we are to help children grow in a normal and healthy manner. This principle applies to every area of life, not just outreach times. i. Developing of skills and obtaining knowledge of the world and its people. Matt.28:27; Eph. 4:4-7. In the midst of growing spiritually, we purpose to help the young people develop personal life skills and talents. A study of the nations, their people, cultures and languages especially in the context of outreaches is vital in serving a well-balanced growth process. Vehicles of expression, such as, sports, practical service (HANDS), singing, dancing, drama, public speaking all have potential for year round skills development. We would like to avoid pressuring young people to greatly improve their skills during short-term camps and outreaches. Learning should be fun. Everyone should have the opportunity to improve his or her skills in a time frame and manner that they are comfortable with. It is important to cooperate with parents, teachers and church leaders in order to effectively serve their learning and growth experiences.
j. A Biblical Christian worldview. We are committed to helping young people to understand how God and His Kingdom relates to all of life and to excite their imagination with how they can participate in transforming various sectors of society to come into closer alignment with the-will of God on earth. What life will be like as the Lordship of Jesus is truly applied to the whole earth is a captivating consideration. Especially when our part in seeing it happen is clearly understood. k. Emphasis on our common Christian beliefs Isa. 54:13; Hosea 4:6 It is a wise leader who learns to focus on the character of God and Kingdom principles in a way that conveys essential truth and nurtures growth while avoiding controversial topics that can be divisive and destructive. Children and youths should be encouraged to honor the convictions of their parents and church leaders while pursuing clarity on their personal views based on the Bible and the full circle of Godly council. The personal doctrinal convictions of King’s Kids leaders must not be dogmatically imposed upon the participants. King’s Kids is committed to serving the body of Christ on an international, 16 Foundations interdenominational basis and therefore requests that all of its staff emphasize those elements that are recognized to be a part of common Christian beliefs. l. Training through Example and Relationships (Mentoring). John 1:38-39. The personal involvement of an adult with a young person on a consistent basis has far reaching results. The imparting of life values and skills is deeply affected by the level of relationship that exists between the two. Each King’s Kids leader should consider a small group of young people that they can invest in, in a quality fashion. Our leader to participant ratio in most activities is 1 King’s Kids leader to every 2 or 3 young people. Only then can quality multiplication take place’. This was Jesus’ strategy for leadership development. His example is worth following. It may also mean pulling back so that a young person can be released, hopefully beyond what the leaders themselves have experienced. Wise investment equals bountiful dividends. m. Avoiding the appearance of evil. Great wisdom and care should be taken by all King’s Kids leaders, regardless of their age and sex to avoid personal interaction with a young person or child in ways that could lead to evil or be interpreted by others to be of a questionable nature. It is much better to be extra careful than to be very sorry. (Please note that special instruction on this is a part of King’s Kids training). n. Loving consistent discipline Heb. 12:5-11. Young people appreciate clearly defined boundaries and expectations with related consequences. These guidelines, designed to maximize the benefits for each participant, should be the minimum necessary to support righteousness, peace and joy for the entire group. These standards will be affected by age and maturity levels. Guidelines should be communicated and enforced in a gracious relationship oriented, just, consistent manner, which is obviously seeking the highest good of the individual and the group they are in. Inconsistency or favoritism will destroy credibility. It is important that the standards and procedures of group discipline be clearly defined, understood and committed to by staff, parents and young people before the activity begins. Lack of unity amongst the staff on this issue can seriously undermine the effectiveness of the ministry. This is especially critical to work through in detail when multiple families that have differing standards are participating in the same group. Please note the King’s Kids discipline guidelines outlined in the application materials.
17 Foundations 5. LEADERSHIP GUIDELINES a. Plurality and Unity. The Leadership Team. I Cor. 12:24,25; Eph. 4:16. King’s Kids are called to function in teams. We believe that planning and decision- making are not to be exercised exclusively by the primary leader in isolation but rather to involve many participants working together and where appropriate the whole team or family, including the children as well. The corporate wisdom the leadership team is necessary. Unless there is full agreement by the leadership team we should be restrained from moving ahead. We do not function on the majority rule basis but rather a seeking of unity in our understanding of the will of God.
b. Seeking God in decision-making. John 4; John 10: 17. We are committed to seeking and depending upon the counsel of the Lord. Human reason cannot take the place of divine revelation. Wherever possible we delight to ask God what He wants us to do together with the children and young people. Not only is there wisdom and good results in this method but we are then able to move in faith knowing it was God’s idea and not just our own. This emphasis is key to preparing our youth to follow the leading of God in their lives in potentially demanding times that lie ahead of them.
c. Relationship supported structures. I John 1:7; Gal 5:1. We are relationship oriented. We emphasize openness, humility and communication rather than dependence on structures and rules. This is part of the reason why our leadership gatherings are so important. These are key times of catching up on what’s happening in each other’s lives and deepening our understanding love and personal commitment to one another. We are only as strong as our relationship to God and one another.
d. Accountability, safety and liability. Luke 16:2; Acts 10:24,25; I Cor. 3:4-9. True relationship involves responsible accountability. Each person in King’s Kids should understand clearly who they are to answer to, for what, as well as who they are responsible for. This brings protection from error and freedom to move out, knowing your actions are understood and supported. Because of the trust given us by church leaders and parents to invest in their children, we are committed to the highest standards of safety. When in the fear of the Lord we do the possible and trust God to protect us, we believe that He will do His part. Medical insurance is a part of the possible. Protection against unjust lawsuits is also a point of wise stewardship and consideration toward others with whom you are associated.
e. Servant Leadership Emphasis. John 13:14-17; Luke 17:5-10. A leader’s greatness is measured by how extensively and humble he serves the, children, young people and adults he is responsible for. Servant leadership is also ambitious for others to succeed and is quick to promote and release others into their full potential. We need to model this value as a way of life before the eyes of our young people and to make room for their leadership wherever possible. Hopefully they will choose to be servant like in their leadership styles in turn.
f. Balanced Leadership Style. Heb. 3:13. Our leaders should be committed to developing a balance between hard work and play (seriousness and fun). Friendliness and approachability should be balanced with dignity that warrants respect. A key to maintaining balance is plurality of leadership that involves various personalities and an openness to receive the observations and feedback from others including the young people.
g. Effective Leadership preparation, release and recognition. Phil. 4:8,9; I Tim. 4:15; Acts13:1. 18 Foundations For each category of responsibility in King’s Kids International there is a corresponding training process that is appropriate. We are committed to doing our part to make sure that each leader is properly trained. We want to be alert in giving each leader an opportunity to progress in pursuing their vision; to recognize their growth so as to match authority with responsibility they are will to carry. We want to pay particular attention to the development in their character above their gifting, abilities and expertise. We discourage the elevation of individual personalities and rather emphasize the value of each person. King’s Kids recognize rather than appoints leadership. Gradual release as opposed to abrupt announcement of appointment is desired. The mechanics of this process should be carefully worked out in cooperation with the appropriate YWAM or local church leaders, respecting the guidelines of the YWAM Matrix and King’s Kids Go Network procedures. h. Promoting of fresh vision and creativity. Prov. 29:18; Isa. 42:8,9; John 4:35. Each child and young person is so unique that they individually warrant unique creative ways to be reached and nurtured. New strategies will always be needed. We encourage innovation and creativity while emphasizing sensitivity to existing programs. New programs or modifications to existing programs should be pursued in cooperation with all appropriate King’s Kids, YWAM and local church representatives. i. Godly counsel. I John 1:7; Gal. 5:1. We acknowledge that everyone associated with King’s Kids is ultimately accountable to God. For this reason we believe in encouraging them to seek guidance directly from God especially on personal matters. Our role as leaders is to advise them on Bible related principles and to share our prayer backed opinion but only as a sincere human that hopefully includes a Godly counsel perspective. We must be very careful not to control and manipulate those we are leading. Their development must be of greater value than using them to get our plans accomplished. Children and young people who are similarly encouraged in this way, are more apt to continue in their pursuit of God’s will in their lives. The fear of the Lord and humility of heart can help guard us from the temptation to use trust in our leadership as a stage for our ego and selfish interests. j. Broadly structured with Decentralized Operating Locations. Acts 10:24,25; I Cor. 3:4-9. King’s Kids is linked by a common purpose, biblical principles and values and relationship network which embraces YWAM, local churches, Christian families, schools and other Christian organizations. This frees us to trust and cooperate with each other with limited controls. Those who are closest to the situation in question best carry out real decision-making. We work to avoid impersonal bureaucratic functions. In addition to the International and Field coordination services, King’s Kids International is working to develop regional, national and local coordination centers, each with their own board of directors and advisory committees. Personal accountability is linked as closely as possible to leaders and associates in the area in which we live.
19 Foundations 6. CALLING AND DESTINY
a. Sharing in God’s heart. II Chron.16:9 We are called to invite children and young people to join in drawing near to the Lord in various settings to share in God’s heart. This often involves hearing His voice, praying out His prayers and sensing the longing of His heart for particular peoples and situations. Out of this comes our motivation and direction as well as a growing intimacy with Him that affects everything even to the transformation of our view of who He is, who we are, our character and how we live. God reserves the privilege in His thoughts and feelings for His closest friends.
b. Worship. Ps. 8:2; Matt. 21:16 The most important form of ministry in King’s Kids is worship. In the same way that it was for the Levites, our ministry to the Lord through thanksgiving, praise and worship as a lifestyle is a primary aspect of our ministry calling. We recognize that children and youth have a special God-given capacity to minister in this way. We are committed to training and releasing them into this aspect of the ministry. Often the Lord leads us to minister to Him in places that are satanic strongholds, places that have brought much grief. This comforts and delights Him and shatters the control of the enemy. Just as the children participated in welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem in His triumphant entry the first time and exuberantly celebrated Him as the blessed son of David in the temple, so in the coming years we believe children are being sovereignly stirred in their hearts to worship God in preparation for His second coming.
c. Prayer/Intercession and Spiritual Warfare. I John 5:14,15; James 5:13-18; John 17; Ezek.22:30; Ps. 8:2; Eph. 6; Heb 7:25. Prayer is a focal point of King’s Kids teaching and impact in ministry. Jesus ever lives to intercede for us; it is a privilege to faithfully join Him in this vital ministry that is open to all ages. God wants to prepare the emerging generation to complete the Great Commission and He is using the exciting school of prayer in a vital way to accomplish this task. We are called to regular intercessory prayer for the nations. We rely upon the Holy Spirit to guide us in this dynamic process of seeing God’s will established on earth as it is in Heaven. It is here that young people learn to share in God’s thoughts and feelings. They also have an opportunity to see God’s mercy extended into the lives of peoples and nations, where otherwise He is compelled to bring judgment. In addition they learn to overcome the kingdom of darkness, great care is taken to focus on Jesus Christ and His victory on the Cross in contrast to a preoccupation with demons. The primary emphasis for children in spiritual warfare is worship. Adults can bind the powers of darkness in the right setting in a wise way. Children’s imagination can be an open door for fear. Instead, let’s teach them the reality of our foe, our authority in Christ to resist and overcome him. Our emphasis clearly needs to be in glorifying our victorious almighty God and let Him deal with the enemy on our behalf.
d. Declaring the glory of God/Prophetic witness. Isa.12:4; Acts 2:17. From the beginning of King’s Kids, the declaration of what we understand of the character of God and the evidence of who He is, seen through His wonderful deeds has been an emphasis in our public ministry. This declaration is accomplished often through song, public statements, prayer, dance, drama, banners, etc. Please note this is different from presenting of the gospel that we also include in our public ministry. In addition, God delights to use us in declaring prophetically what He purposes yet to do in that place. Children and youth are chosen by God to honour God in this manner. These are strategic ministries in correcting the distorted picture that many people have of God and of releasing the work of the Holy Spirit into a nation. Quality times of heart preparation and waiting on God prior to public, ministry is essential in order to release this type of ministry. 20 Foundations e. Signs and Wonders. Mark 16; John 15. The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. God desires to confirm His word with signs following. It is our desire to encourage young people to expect and believe God to work supernaturally in the lives of people they are endeavoring to minister to. An intimate relationship with God, knowledge of God’s character, knowledge of His word and radical obedience to His personal leading are vital elements in becoming branches that bear supernatural fruit that remains. The same Jesus who performed miracles while in human form on the earth and assisted the apostles in their ministry, is with us today and desires to reveal His power and greatness through the lives of even the young so that many will believe and be turned to Him. It is anticipated that these demonstrations of God’s power will be one of the results of the sovereign spiritual awakening among youths that God is beginning to bring forth in our lifetime. It would seem that God is delighting to use the weak and unwise to confound the mighty and the wise. This generation has an unusual interest in supernatural things, as seen in the content of cartoons, video games and popular toys. It is our desire to provide a biblically based opportunity for them to participate in the real thing, rather than seeing then drawn into the deception of occult activities in pursuit of the supernatural. We believe it is part of God intended heritage of this generation to learn to be supernaturally natural in Jesus Christ. f. Evangelism. Mark 16:15; Prov. 11:30. It is a privilege and joy to tell others about Jesus. What He has done for us, how He has provided a way of salvation for us by faith through His shed blood; His love for us; and our love for Him. We desire to see all of our young people and staff grow in their desire and ability to be effective in their sharing of the “Good News” without being pressured to do so. The parroting of gospel formulas by young children beyond their heart desire and personal understanding is not our goal. In fact such coerced activity is in the category of the exploitation of children. It is often offensive to others and can be very damaging to the children themselves. As their relationship with Jesus deepens and the Holy Spirit prompts them to tell others about Him. It is hoped that many will be led into the Kingdom of God and that their experiences in telling others about Jesus will be so positive that they will want to continue to do this throughout their lifetime. Some choosing to become full time missionaries. It is our purpose to take the gospel to those people who have never heard about Jesus before and to participate with the body of Christ in developing follow-up programs that include the planting of new churches. It is our conviction that God wants to reach every person on earth with the gospel in the lifetime of these young people.
g. Mercy Ministries. Isa. 58:6; James 1:27. Jesus has asked us to invest time, effort, resources and genuine compassion into the lives of the lonely, sick, imprisoned, poor, neglected, abused and forgotten peoples and to do this unto Him. This concern should be evident throughout all of our programs and a high priority given to this in both year round and short term ministries. h. God honouring stewardship of the whole of life including our environment. We recognize that our environment is a gift of love from our creator God. Out of appreciation for this gift and out of love for Him, we desire to look after our environment and ourselves. To do the possible where it has been abused, to restore it to it’s original condition in the course of our daily lives. A balanced, well rounded approach to all aspects of man and his environment should be seen as a Godly aspect of discipling the nations. Irresponsibility in this area results in misrepresenting God’s character.
21 Foundations i. Participation in completing the Great Commission. Matt. 28:16,17. At the heart of King’s Kids is the commitment to obey the last command of Jesus Christ to go, preach the gospel to every creature and disciple all nations. Every activity associated with King’s Kids should include this purpose in some direct or indirect manner. A mark of King’s Kids staff people and youth participants (with the exception of those participants who are not themselves born-again believers) is a commitment to be used by God in some way to complete the Great Commission. This includes seeing God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven in all areas of life, the reaching of every people group and person on earth with the gospel. To the extent that God desires and by His grace through the power of the Holy Spirit to prepare for His soon return. j. International scope. Matt. 24:14. We exist to serve the purpose of God for the peoples of all nations. We should not elevate the interests of any language group, culture or nationality above another. Unity and cooperation between all parts of the King’s Kids network makes us a truly international ministry family. Much effort is made to strengthen and maintain this emphasis. Even though King’s Kids began in the U.S.A. and English is often used as an international medium of communication, we are not an American ministry. Rather, we are led by a team of leaders who come from various regions of the world. We anticipate the young people from less economically developed nations to be those who will possibly take a major lead in the new wave of missions. We want to further recognize and promote leadership from these areas. We are truly international in purpose and identity. k. Inter-denominational co-operation. Eph. 4:3,4. The primary purpose of King’s Kids is to serve the relationship of today’s youth to God and to enhance their capacity to complete the Great Commission. We welcome the opportunity to work together with any church or organization that acknowledges Jesus Christ as their Lord and desires to make Him known to all peoples. l. Partnership among Y.W.A.M./King’s Kids, local church and the Christian family. Eph. 4:3,4. A strong priority emphasis on the linkage of Christian families, local churches and Youth With A Mission has been a foundational value and strategy of King’s Kids International from the beginning. The partnering of the planted aspect of the church which emphasizes the nurturing of the believer and the mobile aspect of the church with it’s highly mobile missionary bands, emphasizing evangelism and world missions bring healthy balance and fruitfulness. When the in-depth training capability of the Christian family is added, the combination becomes a truly dynamic partnership. One aspect is not more important than the other. They are all vital aspects of God’s provision for the glorifying of His name and establishing of His Kingdom on earth. It is important to invest in the personal relationships between the various representatives and to define and honour the responsibilities that each partner agrees to carry. This is an ongoing process that requires mutual love, humility and oceans of grace and regular communications, but one which is well worth the effort. m. Chosen generation concept. I Sam. 17:36; Heb. 11:32; Matt. 2:13. As King’s Kids leaders we have observed evidence from the level of satanic attack against the emerging generation and the present emphasis in the body of Christ on completing the Great Commission by the year 2000 and beyond. The children born since the early ‘70’s are a part of a generation which God is raising up to play a very special role in completing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. In order for them to effectively rise to this challenge, they need to be prepared in an appropriate manner from a young age. The efforts of the enemy to hinder this process must be faced and overcome in the power of the Holy Spirit. These are no ordinary children. We have a very special 22 Foundations privilege in serving God’s purpose for their lives and must not be surprised or overwhelmed by the battles associated with this call. The Lord has chosen them. Just as He delivered and enabled Moses and other young leaders in their day to fulfill their destiny against difficult odds,. He is with us today. We sin abounds grace will much more abound. He will help this emerging generation to fulfill their destiny as we depend on His grace and continue to trust and obey Him day by day.
7. YEAR ROUND LIFESTYLES. a. Integrating outreach highs into daily life. Isa. 40:31. The excitement and often sensational experiences associated with short term outreaches can make it hard for a young person to adjust to a slower paced, often less colorful daily walk. The understanding that success is obedience to God regardless of how humanly impressive the activity might seem, needs to be nurtured. A proper interphasing with the outreach highs, with the reality of home life should be a continual concern throughout the camp and outreach, culminating in the debriefing and follow up plan. The success of an outreach should be measured, to a large extent, by how the participant has learned to apply the truths he received in camp and outreach into his every day life months after he or she has returned home. Outreaches are not an end in themselves, but rather an encouraging boost in the midst of a lifetime process.
We must also be very careful not to encourage inappropriate loyalties and dependence on King’s Kids, which undermines their capacity to relate in a faithful wholehearted manner with their family, church, school and other elements related to home. It is important to find a balance between continuing to encourage them, via newsletters, while promoting their true heart loyalty to others.
b. God pleasing mentality, character and lifestyles. IITim. 4:12; Micah 6:8. Beyond short-term training and Christian service experience, it is our goal to see young people established in consistent thought patterns and habits that are pleasing to the Lord. Outreach follow-up programs and year round discipleship programs are extremely important for producing these results. Nurturing influences at home and through the local church are strategic in this process. Only when their love for God is evident in all they say and do have we truly discharged our responsibility. Such qualities as transparency care for others, accountability to parents and church leaders, and servanthood, should be high priority objectives.
c. Enjoying God. Ps. 16:11; Romans 14:17. We want to see young people released by the grace of God into the ability to enjoy God, His creation and will for their lives on a consistent basis. This freedom to delight their hearts in Him is itself a fulfillment of one of the reasons God has created man. It brings great joy to God and is a powerful witness of the goodness of God’s character. Misunderstanding of God’s character and purpose for the creating of man has led to legalism and a sad absence of real joy in many Christians’ lives. May God help us to model and emphasize this quality of life in such a way that it becomes an integral part of the lifestyle of young people with whom we work.
d. No secular or sacred dichotomy. Heb. 13:16. “Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of Light”. “Don’t call what God has made unclean” . We believe that all of creation and all of life including every vocation and every gift exists to bring glory to God. We need to reclaim what the enemy has twisted and perverted for the glory of God.
e. Long-term Missions potential. I Sam. 1:27,28; John 2,5.
23 Foundations It is our hope that if parents and children have the opportunity to share in the broken heart of God for the lost and experience His joy over their obedience in reaching out, that a lifestyle of giving and going will result. As these young people grow older we anticipate a good number will become involved in long-term missions, and their parents and local church will encourage and support them in the missionary endeavor. Whatever their vocation the extending of the Kingdom of God can be an exciting fulfilling way of life for a whole new wave of world changers.
f. The importance of Networking/ Interdependency. John 17:20-23; Eph. 4:30. We understand that King’s Kids cannot meet the needs of the children and youth of the world alone. We are only one small part of a much bigger grouping of ministries committed to serving the children and youth that God is raising up. We desperately need these other persons and ministries and hopefully we can contribute something that can strengthen them as well. Only as we network in a spirit of humility and unity for Jesus’ sake can the purpose of Christ for the emerging generation to be accomplished. We are committed to pursuing and cooperating with whatever persons, organizations, programs and strategies that serve this direction as God leads us.
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Preparation
A. THE CHALLENGE OF LEADERSHIP
1. Introductory Thoughts on Leadership A KKI leader should be one who has dedicated his/her life to knowing God, and bringing joy to His heart; one whose life is yielded to Him out of love and adoration. The leader’s lifestyle should show delight in intimacy with God. The leader must have a God-given vision and burden to impart to young people and/or children the joy of knowing and walking with God. There should also be an obvious burden for reaching the lost and seeing God’s will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. (The extending of God’s Kingdom here on earth.)
The leader’s aim should be to lead young people into a proven and tested relationship with their Heavenly Father as opposed to simply promoting religious effectiveness in evangelism or any other performance-oriented activity. Rather than a goal, effective evangelism, prayer, worship, giving etc. become a natural overflow of a lifestyle of obedience to God.
2. Measure of Effective Discipline The leader should ask him/herself:
Do the young people and children know the Lord better this evening than they did this morning? Do they show the evidence of having developed life habits of walking with God six months after the outreach is over? Is there a healthy balance in my leadership between promoting intimacy with God and a sincere burden for the lost? Are the young people secure in God’s love to the point they are not competing or performing to gain acceptance and higher sense of value from God and others.
Most KKI participants, as they arrive, have an overabundance of head knowledge and are needing leaders who will challenge them by their example and words to “go for it” in trusting God explicitly and obeying His every prompting: “the true ingredients of adventure”!
The challenge, which faces the leadership of a KKI outreach team, is to balance loving Christian family- like relationships with effective leader/follower communication and efficiency of operation. Blending single adults, parents, teenagers and children often from various cultural, church and even language backgrounds in circumstances that may vary from hotel fare to dirt, flea infested floors. All this and more makes leadership never dull, but always a rewarding challenge.
25 Preparation B. PREPARATION FOR STARTING A FIRST TIME TEAM Go-Network or Local KKI refer to Handbook - section “Starting a KKI Ministry”
1. To Present Proposal and Gain Approval It is important that any team have a network of support behind them, therefore covering both from a local church aspect as well as a KKI aspect is important. See appendix A for formal process. For starting a Go Network ministry see appendix B.
Completion of the following forms: (see appendix) a. Commissioning Form b. Accountability Form c. Budget
2. Time Line (Refer to TIME LINE SEQUENCE) It is important to have this time line in place in order to have an effective team, planning should be well in advance of the actual start time.
Following the Time Line Sequence will help you in keeping on track and focused as well as being a guide.
3. Staff Training of Adult Leaders KKI Seminar KKI Conference (held annually in many North American locations) Purposes and Objectives of KKI Principles and Values - Have a good understanding of the Principles and values Intercession/Hearing the Voice of God (for ideas and suggestions see Daniel Prayer Groups packet) -The steps of intercession and the application for guidance, planning throughout entire team. 5 Key staff positions - The importance of these 5 key leadership positions Other Job Descriptions Team Structure Other Staff - Support staff that can come in and help but cannot stay with the team throughout (Evangelist/Teachers on special subjects).
4. Teen Leaders (Action Groups) Purposes and objectives of KKI Principles and Values Know their responsibilities Significance as role models Key contributors
5. Application Process Begins Send out appropriate application package (forms can be found in Appendix 1) to interested applicants.
Package includes: Local version application (kids) Parents reference Christian Leader/Youth Pastor Teacher, Coach or Instructor
6. Acceptance/Non-acceptance Process Begins Letters to each participant, along with Health forms, Parents Assumption of Risk form. (See Appendix 1)
7. Planning Training Camp: a. Other staff training (recommend weekend retreat for all staff and teen leaders if possible).
26 Preparation b. NIKO training recommended for teen leaders See separate NIKO training materials c. Bootcamp (KKI Training Camps Teaching Categories and General Topics). d. Bootcamp schedule (Section.6).
8. Program Material Choreography package and videotapes available from Field Office. Project Material - HANDS packet (Appendix 1 and in International section)
9. Outreach Planning See Ministry Priorities in the Handbook of the Leaders Outreach Manual.
10. Debrief Packet (see Leaders Outreach Manual)
11. Reports Financial statements Outreach Report (see Reporting Form Appendix 1)
27 Preparation Developing a Strategy
It's easy to do the same thing year after year. However God wants to give new strategies. One of the best places to discover new ideas is through intercession. One of the primary goals is to build up and serve the church as well as advance the Kingdom of God.
Steps for planning
Know what God's plan is for your team. The primary goal is always to minister to God.
These components are a part of the calling and anointing of King' Kids: Live a lifestyle of praise and worship in places of great heartache and pain. (Ps. 103) Declare the worthiness of God (Is. 12) Proclaim the purpose of God for a particular place through prophetic utterances and identification with the people. (Acts 2:17, Joel 1) Bind and tear down satanic strongholds through lifestyles of obedience, praise and worship, intercession and bold steps of faith. (Ps. 8:2) Present the Gospel through testimonies. Answer people's questions after public presentation. This removes doubt concerning how genuine is the faith of the young people. Pray for the spiritual and physical needs of people as God directs and as people make themselves known
Other goals might include: 1. Break down cultural barriers, build bridges 2. Pioneer a new work 3. Multiply or advance an existing work 4. Relief or development. . Advance God's Kingdom through mercy 5. Expose young people to ministry; change existing mind set 6. Develop leadership and ownership 7. Confront social issues 8. Evangelism
II. Establish a strategy: How will you reach the goals God has shown you?
1. What form will your ministry take? Sports, performing arts, HANDS (mercy), Go-Camps, computer teams, medical clinics, political forums, music bands, seminars, etc.
2. What local people can you call upon to work with you? How can you serve an existing ministry? These people will understand the area and have built relationships and trust.
3. How can you work through the network of that has been already established?
4. Is there something you are trying express which can be demonstrated through the team? i.e. unity of races by having a mixed racial team
5. How can your group enter serve the area they are going? Is there a special service project that should be included?
6. Is your purpose primarily to touch those who are unchurched? or serve the church in some way?
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7. Are there special things you can do in your presentation or ministry that would make audiences more receptive? Or is there some activity which would open doors for relationship with the people i.e. pick up basketball games allow relationships to begin.
8. Would it be advantageous to have young people from the area be involved with your group?
9. How will follow up be covered?
III. Study the area you are planning on going If possible visit your outreach location. Talk to the people Find out what has worked and what has not in this area. Pray for revelation Know the battle. What do kids and people like and dislike. Are there customs you should be aware of?
IV. Pray for a theme and mission statement Why has God called us together? Why has God called us to do? What is the purpose for this outreach? (Be sure everyone on the team understands this.) Which group of people do we want to reach? What is this group like? What is on God's heart for them? What do they need? Is there anything specific we are suppose to do?
29 Preparation C. THOUGHTS ON STAFF TRAINING
1. Staff training - have you planned a staff training retreat weekend for your staff, and if possible, key teen leaders? Training time together is important and is a critical aspect of KKI. Our teams often suffer due to lack of trained staff. There are lots of ways to do this, here are some suggestions:
2 day minimum time together (before kids arrive and in advance if possible Bring in other KKI Leaders to help you in training and a good supply of YWAM leadership training material to bring the big picture into focus Consider Dale’s videos/audios on Training
Hear are topics that need to be covered creatively with input and discussion: Essential KKI Values and Principles o Spiritual Capacity of Children o Internal/External motivation o Intercession Job descriptions - clear definition Discipline Being a family in KKI - discipline within families is always a difficulty Spiritual warfare - how adults carry the battle Pastoral care of staff needs - how will this be met? Conflict resolution - how do we handle staff problems? Discussion on danger of sexual offences in this day and age -avoid excessive physical touching and hugging of children. No personal counseling should take place in private. There is a need for 2 adults to be involved with in-depth counseling matters Take time to personally interact and bond staff team to begin a good team building time
30 Preparation As taken from the NIKO PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP Leaders Manual
COMPONENTS OF LEADERSHIP “What Are We Doing?”
LEADERS ARE BORN AND MADE: Many individuals are born leaders while others must master the art of learning leadership. The foundation for leadership development begins with distinguishing the difference between who one is, who God wants one to be, and who the world thinks one is and wants one to be.
MARKS OF AN EFFECTIVE LEADER: Are leaders born or made? Can we define a leader? Are leadership qualities obvious? Is there a difference between a leader and a manager? We are confident there are a few common threads among leaders that produce consistent traits.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Leadership is serving. To avoid any misunderstandings or undue expectations, we will attempt to define serving and relate it to the context of leadership.
DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP “How Are We Doing It?”
BELIEVING IN YOUR ABILITY TO LEAD: The capacity to believe someone into significance is met by providing challenging experiences to support individual potential.
RISK TAKING: Spiritual and psychological growth can result from stretching your comfort zones. To the degree you desire growth is the degree you risk failure. We will encourage you to face your fears, pain and doubts to encourage the release of your leadership potential.
FINDING YOUR IDENTITY: Finding your identity outside of family and friends is vital to developing your leadership skills. You will learn where “you” begin and where “others” end, enabling you to better interact with your family and friends in a confident and healthy manner.
FINDING INTEGRITY: You compromise your integrity by not matching your behavior to your words, causing internal stress. If ignored, stress can harden your heart, causing more stress. We provide experiences to join thoughts and actions, effectively changing false conceptions that affect your identity.
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY: Equal doses of responsibility, satisfaction, and consequences are needed to fully experience the pleasure of ownership. One without the other is either unjust or unreal.
LETTING GO OF YOUR EGO: We believe God’s call on your life does not dismiss the fact that achievement comes through the giving up of “rights.” Strong leaders learn that “in the losing of their life, they will find it” (Matthew 16:25). The temptations Christ faced in the wilderness were in proportion to His call to authority. When you are called to leadership and authority, you will also need to face and overcome the temptation of power. EXPERIENCE OF POWER “Why Are We Doing It?”
USING THE GROUP CONTEXT: Co-workers help you to define yourself by reflecting who you are and who you are not. Identities are sharpened through situations where contrary and even disagreeable human natures face one another.
LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM OF LIFE: The sterile classroom allows you to hide behind a security mask, revealing only bits and pieces of yourself. Conversely, the classroom of life is merciless to disguise. Uncontrolled environments reveal your dark corners. The tendency to control what’s around you can be rooted
31 Preparation in a lack of self-control. The classroom of life helps you face God as God, your human frailty, and the reality of your lack of self-control.
PUTTING IDEAS INTO PRACTICE: Acting on ideas heightens their value. By “doing,” ideas are established as truth or rejected as theories. Hands-on experiences convert information into personal knowledge.
ENCOURAGING EXPLORATION AND CREATIVE THINKING: Knowing how to think can aide problem solving more than knowing what to think. A major pressure on today’s leaders is to do “things right,” failing to recognize the substantial growth gained from mistakes. Cultivating an environment that encourages exploration and invitation to failure is vital. Most personal growth comes after making mistakes. Our commitment is to provide opportunities for successes and failures.
RELEASE OF LEADERSHIP “When Are We Doing It?”
GIVING YOUTH OWNERSHIP: A complete cycle of mentoring is reached when adults empower young people and young people empower children. As one hand reaches up and the other reaches down, each person owns responsibility and also gives it away.
UNDERSTANDING RITES OF PASSAGE: Leadership training begins when childhood ends and adulthood begins. Expectations, responsibilities and privileges change. Celebrating this rite of passage should involve adequate preparation and include a significant event in the life of a young person.
GOALS OF NIKO
PERSONAL CHALLENGES
By successfully meeting challenges, individuals push past previously set limitations, discover a greater awareness of self, and learn more about their relationship with God. Individuals participating in the NIKO may be challenged in a variety of different ways:
PHYSICALLY: NIKO participants are challenged to push themselves physically. As physical barriers are exceeded, the “real” person comes forth emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Most participants experience the need to call out for something or someone greater than themselves when they reach their limits. We hope they will call out to God and one another, deepening their faith and broadening their view of the Body of Christ.
SPIRITUALLY: Each participant’s spirituality is tested and exposed through challenging physical activities. The opportunity to personally “experience” the power of the Cross of Christ becomes a real option. How are fears, wounds, inhibitions and attitudes overcome without recognition or ownership? The NIKO allows the freedom Christ purchased to be experienced through the surrendering of such barriers, enabling one to see oneself as others and God do.
MENTALLY: Most young people lack adequate decision-making skills. Mentally, many of the participants have been trained to look for the “right answer” or solve problems by picking from multiple choices. A NIKO lets young people do more than memorize facts to prove their intelligence by teaching them to think for themselves. Participants will learn to take responsibility for their decisions, accepting both the rewards and consequences of their actions. Staff members are trained and equipped to protect participants from potentially dangerous situations.
EMOTIONALLY: NIKO participants may experience a full array of emotions from great joy to great discomfort. Participants will learn how to recognize, understand, overcome or control the psychological power of emotional influences.
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TEAM BUILDING
Each participant experiences true “team” work through five stages of team development:
Pseudo-community: People are generally polite, but not honest with one another. Trust is earned when group diversity is recognized and accepted.
Testing the Group: “Do I belong?” Each participant looks for acceptance by cautiously exposing their negative traits, a defensive move that precedes fully sharing with the group.
Conflict Stage: Different members try to establish a comfortable group “norm.” Stereotypes and prejudices begin to surface. Certain members will attempt to convert others to their point of view theologically or socially.
Emptying: This is the transition stage of getting rid of communication barriers, which we hope each “team” will experience. Differences begin to be accepted and the need to control released. As this happens, team members begin to listen to and hear one another.
Productive: Many families, churches and groups have had no opportunity to experience this stage. Instead of trying to change one another or heal one another’s pain, they begin to share it. The result is true team work where productivity potential skyrockets.
We realize that if young people are to be effective in the future, they need to experience true team work. The results of team building are life changing and can give you a taste of something so few ever experience: true community.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
In a world lacking leaders, we recognize young people need to develop some of the basic skills that prepare them to be effective leaders.
Decision Making: Participants learn to make decisions and see the results of their choices.
Trial and Error: The NIKO allows room for trying new ventures and making mistakes. By attempting new things, participants may undergo failures or successes never before experienced.
Risk Taking: Society’s pressures and demands too often discourage failure. Leadership and risk-taking must be re-implanted into the lives of young people to equip and qualify them for greater leadership capability. The NIKO environment allows risk-taking under trained staff supervision.
SERVANTHOOD
Participants will become secure in their identity by discovering the joy and fulfillment in serving fellow human beings. A NIKO promotes laying a foundation based on a servant’s heart and attitude.
Working and Serving: Is there a difference? Can you serve and not work, or work and not serve?
Motives for Serving: Is there an unhealthy or healthy way to serve? Can we serve people out of dysfunction? Does the amount of time, difficulty of work or type of work determine servanthood?
33 Preparation D. TIME FRAME FOR PREPARATION
Areas of Responsibility Months before Outreach 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Guidance and Prayer 2. Initial Go Ahead 3. Primary Leaders 4. Preliminary Information 5. Recruit Staff 6. Budget 7. Brochure/Announcements 8. KKI Leaders Conference 9. Authorization 10. Application Packet 11. Outreach Itinerary 12. Publicity 13. Plan Training Camp 14. Acceptance Package 15. Non-Acceptance Package 16. Teachers for Camp 17. Application Cut-off 18. Response Letters 19. Finalize Logistics 20. Outreach Finalized 21. Confirm Staff 22. Staff Retreat 23. Initial Deposit 24. Forms / Outreach Money 25. Regional Money 26. Daily Camp Schedule Training Camp Checklist Completion By whom Camp housing Camp cooking details Clean up schedule Worship details Vehicle checks Equipment checks Wardrobe checks Sound checks Journals ready PR material ready Tracts/ follow up Intercessions info given out
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E. BROCHURE (Outline)
Flyer should have the following content:
1. Front-page
Description of activities Group of interest Dates Organizer
2. Following pages
Short description of project (Ref. to divine guidance ) Goal of projects Place of action Targeted audience o Age o Preliminaries o Languages
Dates o Deadline o Mailing of Home-qualifying program o Day and place of departure o Day and place of return
Costs o Differentiated to ages o Application fee listed as not included o Instruction for transferring application-fee. o (Exact mentioning of bank accounts for abroad )
Talon for o Complete Address o Tel. Number o Age
N.B.
The application forms should be ready as soon as you mail the leaf lets.
For content for brochure see Appendix G.
35 Preparation F. FINANCES
1. Notes for Outreach Leader
Procedure Answer basic questions List whole activity step by step and list all costs, expenses etc. Make use of budgeting help Find out specific costs. Make a budget Submit budget to commissioning ministry Make an exact list of financial involvement of sharing partners
Basic Questions: Is there a family discount? Do you give tithes (Proposal: 10% of the offerings) Is the outreach coordinated within the framework of a network? Are supporting finances to be given to national, regional or international coordination offices? Do you only have to pay the bare costs or do you have to share in administration fee, rent of the office etc.? Do some staff receive reductions? Are the prices on the basis of covering the costs or partaking in the costs
With the above mentioned decisions next questions need to considered as well: Does the organizations or fellowship take the responsibility in case of deficit What was the impression in prayer? Can you ask a donation grand from charity organizations Does the outreach take place in an industrialized country or a third world country Can we expect a lost gifts Do you basically work in churches or publicly? Do children often sleep in private houses? Does the fellowship offer equipment to financial good conditions (Cars, vans, sound equipment, tools. Proposal: In your first publications use cost covering figures, later however aspire price- reduction.
Cost saving proposal: Lost of exchange can be reduced by having people of a country traveled through pay in there own currency. Comparing of prices is worthwhile especially in the area of transportation.
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2. Memorandum for Participants
Fund raising for National/International Outreaches
a. Prayer Ask God for the needed money. Then ask Him what responsible steps you are to take to secure the funds. Carefully obey His directives. If this includes asking others for help, then the following steps are suggested:
b. Relatives and friends Make as many photocopies as you desire of the “KKI Ministries” sheet Write a personal letter explaining: Your desire to participate in the KKI outreach. How God has directed you to go with KKI. What you expect and hope to accomplish. Describe clear, a simple request for financial assistance either in a one-time gift or monthly installments leading up to the deadline. Making clear for Christians they should simply ask God, and if so, how much. A promise to personally report back what has happened and an invitation to see you in action would also be appropriate. The parents may want to add a post script, reinforcing the value and parental support for the proposed venture.
c. Potential donors Immediate family Grandparents Relatives Church friends and leaders Anyone who has shown interest in the applicant and his family
d. Information package Send out the prepared communication packs that should include: A personal handwritten letter. KKI Ministries Sheet. A recent photograph of yours.
If you are doing the above in obedience to God, your faith will continue to be in God. The way you step out in faith beyond the possible and responsibly obey God, with lots of encouragements from family and friends, is a very important part of the process of discovering God’s faithfulness and ability to provide. May the Lord grant, especially the parents, great wisdom in handling this in a godly manner.
The ability to give tax receipts is dependent on the local ministries or church. Please consult your accounting/ treasurer early to determine the status of such.
37 Preparation 3. Budget for KKI Outreach
Participants: 20 participants, 4 families, 8 other staff Duration: 32 days ( 7 days Bootcamp, 21 days Outreach, 3 days debriefing)
Income Per person team Participant fees $ 500 $ 10,000 Notes Family fees $ 1,200 $ 4,800
Staff Fees $ 300 $ 2,400 1. This is a sample only Gifts/Offerings $ 2,000 2. Variations will exist Total Income $ 19,200 dependent on your travel situations and Expenses cost of living. Boot camp food $ 70 $ 1,400 3. Remember to factor Tour- food $ 210 $ 4,200 currency conversions Debrief-food $ 30 $ 600 Housing- Bootcamp $ 35 $ 700 Tour $ 100 $ 2,000 Debrief $ 1 5 $ 300 Transportation $ - Boot camp $ 20 $ 400 Airfare $ - Bus $ 300 $ 6,000 Airport Tax $ 2 0 $ 400 Visas $ - Video/Photo/PR/Gifts $ 20 $ 400 T-Shirt $ 1 5 $ 300 Administration $ 35 $ 700 Administration contribu $ 25 $ 500 Insurance $ 2 5 $ 500 Staff Debriefing $ 10 $ 200 Only Performing Arts Teams $ - Rent sound system $ 20 $ 400 Wardrobe/Costumes/P $ 5 $ 100 Program Development $ 5 $ 100 Only H.A.N.D.S. $ - Tools, machines $ - Purchase materials (bricks, cement, pa-$ Rent Machines $ - Only Sports $ - Rent Equipment $ - $ - Total $ 19,200
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Team Structure
Youth With A Mission/ King's Kids Internatio nal
Bootcamp Training Team
Tour Director
Spiritual Life Tour Administrator Program Family Life Coordinators Coordinator Coordinator
Prayer coordinators Bookkeeper Choreographer Recreation Coordinator Worship Team Bus Driver Coach First Aid Dance Team Food Services HANDS Project Super Food Services Secretary Photographer Technical Director Team Reporter Wardrobe/Makeup Mangr
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Relational Groupings
Family Group Red Family Group Green Family Group Blue Family Group Yellow Adult leaders Adult leaders Adult leaders Adult leaders
Action Action Action Action Action Action Action Action Group Group Group Group Group Group Group Group A B C D E F G H
Teen boy Teen girl Teen boy Teen girl Teen Teen girl Teen boy Teen girl leader leader leader leader boy leader leader leader leader
40 Team Composition A. RELATIONAL GROUPINGS
Team life happens in the following four relational groupings:
1. Combined Team This refers to the grouping that requires every member of the team including staff, young people, announcements, meals, and certain aspects of outreach and travel.
2. Family Teams A married couple or other single adult, parental figures normally lead this grouping. At least one boy’s Action Group and one girl’s Action Group are incorporated. Single staff is also assigned to a particular family team. Its purpose is to facilitate personalized parental attention to the young people and especially to the children. Activities include: application times after teaching, discussion, and prayer. This smaller team unit within the larger tour group enables the tour members to split up and participate in simultaneous events such as churches or shopping centers or parks at the same time. In this setting the emphasis is not on performance. A family team can function as a mini outreach team as well as provide effective supervision and discipleship. Family team leaders look to the family life coordinator and tour director for leadership.
3. Action Groups These are groupings of young people that are all boys or all girls. Each King’s Kids participant is assigned to an Action Group. The Action Group is made up of a cross-section of ages. A responsible teenager and an assistant teen lead each group. The assistant assumes leadership when the Action Group leader is sick or not available. There are usually 4-6 persons in each Action Group. Whereas the family team emphasizes security and loving relationships the Action Group functions as a grass-roots efficiency factor. As the title implies the Action Group produces results-action. Teenage leaders are trained to motivate by example and encouragement.
Note: The responsibilities of an Action Group leader are listed on a separate sheet. Smaller children (6 and under) could be left with their parents that participate in the outreach and not be put in an Action Group. This depends very much on the maturity of the children and of the Action Group leaders. Normally every Action Group has a brother/sister Action Group. Together with this Action Group, a couple (the parents) and some single staff they form a Family Team.
4. Ministry / Housing Partners Each King’s Kids participant - youth or child is assigned a partner. This is basically the two by two principle that Jesus used with His disciples. In a similar way, King’s Kids ministry partners are of the same sex except in extremely hostile inner city settings where a boy and a girl combination helps to ward off trouble makers.
Very small/young team members can be partnered with two older young people or adult staff. This keeps young people from having a partner who is too young to understand and enter in. The threesome approach also allows the smaller ones to go to bed early as needed without weakening the ministry combination. Usually an older teenager is paired with a young teen and/or preteen. Discipling of the younger one by the older ones is part of the purpose of ministry partners. Partners may be reassigned as often as the leadership sees fit.
41 Team Composition B. CHECKLIST FOR OUTREACH LEADER
1. Staff Meetings A few points that are important for staff meetings:
On the staff side: Guidance, how has God, led and confirmed? Why does the person want to participate in the outreach? Expectations, goals Hindrances, tests, prayer requests Share about his/her own life What are the areas the person prefers to work in? Make a sound commitment to the team and its purposes
On the side of the outreach leader: Introduce the staff Regular up date on the outreach preparation Present specific prayer requests or questions Accurate information on the background of the outreach Describe the jobs of the staff members Honest description of the strains that are to expect Personal conversation with every single staff member. In depth explanation of their job, responsibilities and your expectations
As a whole staff: Work through the sheet: “Biblical unity” Time of prayer for one another Times of intersession for the outreach Read through the applications Pray about acceptance or non-acceptance of the applicants Pray for the participants Times of worship Delegate the practical steps of preparation
42 C. PRIMARY LEADERSHIP ROLES Team Composition There are five primary leadership roles:
Tour director Spiritual Advisor Family Life Coordinator Administrator *Note The fifth Program Director or Project Supervisor or Coach * role is dependant on the type of ministry vehicle which the team is using as its primary mode of expression. i.e. Performing Arts H.A.N.D.S. (Help A Neighbor Develop and Serve) Sports
These five persons form the team’s Leadership Council. Together they daily pray, plan, and set team direction. Whereas the council provides plurality of wisdom and knowledge thus safety of counsel, the Tour Director assisted by the Spiritual Advisor are responsible for making the final decisions on team policy. It is of course hoped, that the leadership council will be totally united in each of these decisions.
1. TOUR DIRECTOR Maintains overall leadership but he or she relies heavily on the other four primary leaders and their assistants to carry out much of the daily life functions of the team.
2. FAMILY LIFE COORDINATOR In effect the Family Life Coordinator is responsible under the supervision of the Tour Director for all those activities not connected with travel of ministry outside of family life factors.
3. ADMINISTRATOR The Administrator is directly responsible for the travel times. He/she manages all the finances of the team and the personal file of every team member.
4. PROGRAM DIRECTOR/PROJECT SUPERVISOR/COACH The Program Director (Project Supervisor, Coach) is in charge for the times of outreach. Hence, the upfront responsibility is passed from one leader to another in a public way insuring that the young people, children and the rest of the staff know who is in charge when and where.
The stress connected with leading this cross section of children and young people, for two to six weeks including late nights, various forms of travel, and a variety of settings and schedules, necessitates the adult staff having periods of rest or at least times of freedom from weighted responsibilities from one primary leader to the next, requires a Tour Director who is mature and secure enough to delegate and support his assisting leaders speaking into situations personally when it seems necessary.
This type of plurality requires an unusual level of trust, love, unity, communication and planning amongst the leaders. Not only does this kind of leadership produce efficiency and results, but God does command a blessing; Ps 133 which flows down through the team promoting a very close, loving atmosphere for all participants.
43 Team Composition D. PRIMARY JOB DESCRIPTIONS
1. TOUR DIRECTOR Reports to commissioning body and leads entire outreach group. Is directly answered to by Spiritual Advisor, Family Life Coordinator, Administrator and Program Director. The overall leader of the team and chairman of the Team Council. Responsible for making final decisions on interpretation of ministry policy. This includes major factors relating to personnel, schedule, finance, programming, etc. Regular reporting to commissioning leadership, local sponsoring leadership, families. KKI Regional or International Leadership should also be informed. Maintains a high standard of training and function in every area of team life, travel, and ministry through the quality of his/her leaders and his/her relationship to them as well as his/her personal rapport with each of the young people and children. It is his/her responsibility to know how everyone is doing on the team. Constantly checks this area. Know well the condition of your flock. Personally responsible to the parents of the participating young people and children for their safety and conduct. Represents the team to pastors and other community leaders. Often serves as the primary spokesperson in public settings. Maintains a balance of activities providing the overall spiritual leadership of the team by example and direction. Constantly checks to see if team i effectively pursuing pre-stated goals. Spends time in prayer everyday to see what God is wanting to say. to the team from the standpoint of correction, encouragement, direction and general edification. Handles serious discipline problems with staff and or young people or children.
Qualifications Experience in leading adults in the context of Christian ministry. Secure in God - Knowledgeable in His word. Able to handle pressure and many factors at once. A visionary. Comfortable in front of people - good communicator. A heart for God. A heart for the families; heart for children; heart for teenagers. A burden for the lost. A peacemaker, yet not afraid to confront people. Challenged not threatened by the impossible. A kingdom fighter, Strong but gentle. Aggressive but not reckless Someone parents could unhesitatingly entrust their children to. Good sense of humor. A good steward of time, people, money, resources.
Dangers Failure to delegate responsibility to other leaders and support them through times of their mistakes and incompetence. Must guard against becoming burdened down with problems creating a driving legalistic team atmosphere. Cannot afford to delay dealing with any signs of disunity or wrong attitudes among staff or children. Must know the state of his flock. Cannot be closed to input from others but instead must take full advantage of the safety there is in a circle of councilors. Afraid to admit failure or reluctant to share about areas of weakness. 44 Team Composition
2. PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Answers to Tour Director. Leads choreographer, vocal coach, tech. director, wardrobe manager (known as the program team).
Plans program w/Tour Director & program team. Plans rehearsal schedule, concert schedule, all program related details. Selects music, costumes in consultation w/program team and verifies appropriateness of decision w/Tour Director and Council. Insures that all needed personnel, equipment, facilities, transport & miscellaneous program support materials are available for pre-tour planning, auditions,. rehearsals, outreach, and debriefing. Finds out details of concert i.e. stage site, audience expectations. Arrangements for special lighting, in cooperation with Technical Director. Responsibilities may include recording tour album, making tour report tape, radio & TV shows as well as regular KK concerts. Supervises rehearsal content and schedule insuring that rehearsal leaders are properly prepared and on time. Determines w/Tour Director and possibly other leaders and young people the content and feel of each individual concert as concluded from prayer time. Reviews pre-departure checklist thoroughly. Sees that all needed materials are loaded in bus and cars. Supervises pre-outreach program prep until other leader takes over. Leads advance team (can also be delegated to T.D.) Determines use of stage - marks it accordingly (or Choreographer). Sets up angle of sound system, lighting, etc., in consultation with Technical Director. Positions costumes. Locates rest rooms. Acts as liaison with site contact person, light crews, etc. Makes sure that all program support personnel, performers have easy access to written explanation of program. Supervises on site program warm-up and sound check Participates in and sometimes leads heart preparation. Pursues appropriate testimonies and sharing as far in advance of concerts as possible. Gives final program promptings before concert begins. Makes sure that entire program team has a copy of each concerts primary schedule. Sits in front of stage during concert and directs actions or may participate as M.C. Gives program-related critique at end of program in an up building way.
Qualifications Love for God and children. Understands how performing arts can serve as framework for discipleship and ministry to God and man. Is a worshiper. Good at conceptualizing. A motivator. Experience with music, dance, general creativity. Ideal if there is some knowledge of technical workings as well. Team leader capabilities. Be able to receive criticism and correction related to program content and style.
45 Team Composition Coach On SPORTS teams the coach takes the role of the Program Director or Project Supervisor. In a similar way he or she is responsible for bringing the teams skill levels to their optimum and for the effective integrating of their sport activity into an impactual ministry vehicle.
Specialized Sports Personnel These assist the coach in training and reinforcing the skills capacity of the sports team. Depending on whether it is a gymnastics team, soccer, water polo, tennis or volleyball this personnel in type and numbers varies. Also, some will be needed during training only.
HANDS Project Supervisor Answers to HANDS Director. Is a member of HANDS Team Council.
Job Assesses appropriateness of project in advance of HANDS outreach. Insures that site is visited. All necessary personnel, equipment, plans are in place to make the HANDS project a success Supervises technical training of young people, the pre-tour project and main outreach project.
Depending on whether the HANDS project is construction, medical assistance, well digging or computer programming will vary. Adult technical staff usually 2-3 in numbers are required to provide appropriate adult work capacity, project leadership, and effective job apprenticeship procedures.
Dangers Pursues creative excellence at expense of discipleship and ministry. Pre-conceived program idea that doesn’t suit skill level of children and ministry setting. Too busy to spend quality time with God. Tries to control program. Resent input of Tour Director.
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46 Team Composition 3. SPIRITUAL ADVISOR
Serves the Tour Director as a source of wise, prayer backed council. Reinforces the leadership of the Tour Director by encouraging commitment and loyalty amongst staff. Peacemaker - promoter of unity. Watchman on the wall. Spend time daily seeking God on behalf of team. Personally interacts with all members of the team to assess how each member is doing. Reports back to Tour Director. Serves as personal counselor to team members as released to do so by the Tour Director. Often assists in areas of teaching and public relations. May be a representative of the commissioning body to whom the director and the team are submitted. Serves as Team Council Vice Chairman in absence of Tour Director.
Qualifications Fatherly qualities. Experienced man or woman of God - knowledgeable in Word of God. Secure in God. Able to serve often younger and less experienced leaders. Given to prayer. Excitement about God’s character. Recognized as a senior spiritual leader in Christian Community. Good understanding of spiritual warfare. Love for children. Understanding of the mobile church and the planted church, how they relate, and need each other.
Dangers Divide loyalties, gather staff around himself rather than director due to often senior experience. Unwilling to support intense levels of training and performance.
47 Team Composition 4. TOUR ADMINISTRATOR Answers to the Tour Director. Member of the Tour Council. Responsible for: Bookkeeper, Secretary, Photographer, Bus Driver.
Handles all logistics during travel times. Insures definition and effective communication of tour schedules and logistical information. Directs the budget. Allocates funds for different areas of team responsibilities. Answers to the team and commissioning body. RE: All team finances. Handles/or delegates team correspondence care for staff and young people. Responsible for advance preparation of housing, food, transportation. (Family Life Team drawn in to assist.) Responsible for all matters related to travel: tickets, passports, visas, immunization records, release forms, documents, seating plans. Signs all contracts with Tour Director. Often spearheads fundraising efforts. Team promotion. Provides wise council to other leaders in practical pacing of tour activities taking into account personnel, finances, time, Word of the Lord, current circumstances in order to attain goals in a Godly way.
Qualifications Enjoys organizing and facilitating logistics. Diligent in details. Experience in handling finances including supervision of bookkeeping. A person of faith and not just logic/intuition. A heart for families, teens and children. A heart for the lost. Flexible, yet principled. Able to handle pressure not allowing logistical factors to bury relationships and ministry goals. Diplomatic abilities. Patient and understanding yet firm and uncompromising. Openness in communicating personal feelings and convictions.
Dangers Must not develop defensive, critical attitude toward visionary elements. Plans and logic must not replace prayer and hearing God’s voice. Must not allow financial pressures to become personal burdens, rather carry these factors with the rest of Team Council.
48 Team Composition 5. FAMILY LIFE COORDINATOR Answers to Tour Director. Is a members of the Team Council. Leads food, housing, teaching, small children care, nursing, personnel as well as family team leaders and action group leaders.
Dad and Mom to the combined team. Serve team functions other than travel time and outreach times. Create a family - home atmosphere with the time and materials available. Coordinate social events of various types; birthdays, anniversaries, keeping fun and relationship a high priority. Pursue effective discipleship through Christian family life style activities. i.e. quiet times, worship times, meal times, and prayer times. Serve children, especially younger ones with comfort, counsel and discipline. Coordinate family team and action group activities.
a. Overall Domestic Factors
Housing - Check available housing and consultation with tour director and administrator. Assign rooms, make sure all team members have proper bedding etc.
Food - Ensure that proper nutrition, quantities and moral boosting taste factors are in order. Vitamins are often supplemented. -
Personal Hygiene - Work with action group leaders to ensure regular use of showers, deodorants, as well as tooth and hair brushing, fingernail care etc.
Laundry - System of weekly personal laundry.
Letter Writing - A weekly letter or post card home written on free day.
Daily Family Schedule - Wake up time, bed time. These vary according to ages. Meal times etc.
First Aid - A nurse should be available to the children. A fully equipped First Aid kit should be taken with the team at all times.
Daily Life Notebook - Make sure that personal questions are answered daily
Free Time or Days - For shopping, sight seeing, recreation, letter writing, rest. Days off should be well planned and organized, to avoid any unnecessary distractions. b. Teaching The tour director is responsible over all for spiritual training. However, cultural orientation, etiquette training, geography, history and many other educational factors can be incorporated into a KKI tour by alert and enterprising Family Life coordinators not only during training camp but also on outreach. A full time teacher may be utilized especially if participants are doing school subjects on the road. i.e. KKI Mobile School Program.
49 Team Composition 6. TOUR SECRETARY
Answers to Tour Administrator (May be a role absorbed by Tour Administrator)
Job Information Processor. Serves as right hand resource person to Tour Administrator. Communicates, checks, confirms travel, lodging, concert details on behalf of T.A. and Family Life Coordinators and Program Director. Serves all clerical roles, typing, phoning, xerox, messages, computers. Handles in/out flow of Teams mail. Stamps on hand. Carries files and/or computer: Permission slips, medical files, policies, etc. Often carries passports and tickets for T.A.
Qualifications Loves God. Heart for Families, Teens and Children Heart for the lost. Personable - good on phone. Diplomatic abilities. Basic clerical skills - typing, filing. Orderly and dependable Enjoys serving others. Can handle several areas at once.
Dangers Allow myriad of details to be personalized. Miss out on Family Life and Outreach factors.
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7. TOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Answers to Administrator or other first line leader who has appropriate interest and know-how.
Job See checklist: “Areas to be covered photographically”
Color slide format: All shots must be taken HORIZONTALLY unless two identical shots are taken vertically and horizontally. Slide dissolve programs require all shots to be horizontal. Verticals may be used for printing. Obviously some shots lend themselves to vertical and angled shots, but restraint must be used in order to maximize use of the product. Emphasis should be on CLOSE-UPS which capture emotion and purpose. Distant shots should be interspersed to provide periodic visual context for close and medium shots. Ration should be: o One part large shots - entire groups with background. o Two parts medium portion of group 6 - 12 people. o Four parts CLOSE-UP 1-5 people. o Black & white prints should be shot of historic record areas meeting with important persons etc... Areas that would be appropriate for news media.
Note:
Video coverage of an entire program. Use local TV people, rent crew for program, record, etc... A roll of film should be developed early in the trip to insure functioning of cameras. Suggest that photographer carry check-off list and work to get good shots in each named category avoiding an over abundance in any one area. Note the difference between a chronological record of tour, usually a few shots taken of everything significant that happens and the capturing of the essence of King’s Kids for the purpose of publicity and printed materials. For the latter many shots may be taken. Several may be taken of similar things until photographer is satisfied that publishing quality photos have been taken of key elements listed. Sequence should be: Cover all areas to be recorded as quickly as possible to make sure there are no holes, then go back and add further shots should it be necessary. Continue to check the absolutely necessary shots that tell the story from start to finish.
Uses for Photographs and Video See also “Checklist for Staff” in the debriefing section.
Black & White Prints: These will be used potentially for newspapers, magazines articles, and brochure development.
Video: Depending on quality and content, would be used for:
Tour report segment - possibly duplicated and sold to interested parties. Slide show may also be put on same tape by videotaping close-up of slide show. Choreography record of new material kept on file locally. Copy sent to K.K.I. office where made available to other teams. Video album of quality production material.
Suggested Equipment Two quality cameras loaded with black & white print and color slides & specialty lenses. 51 Team Composition Two fast variable telephoto lenses. Portrait lens (135 mm focal distance). Tripod Good crowd cover flash. Good travel oriented camera bag with room for all equipment. One roll color slides 36 exposures 100 - 200 ASA per day average. Buy all film for standard appearance in advance keep carefully out of heat. Avoid airport security X - ray. One black & white print 36 exposures 100 - 200 ASA for every five days on tour.
Areas To Be Covered Photographically o Costume/Makeup people in Team Pictures action o Traveling costumes o Administration o Outreach costumes o Teaching/Worship o Historical background o Interaction with children o Geographical background Practical Work Free Time o Kids o Staff and children On the Road o Families o Typical transport means o Teens and children together o Team with full equipment o Teens amongst themselves Program o Sports activities o Rehearsal Prayer Time o Solos o Personally o Duet o In groups o Energetic Scenes Bible o Intensive facial expressions o Reading o Praise/Worship o Personal Quiet time o Testimonies o Quiet time in Action Groups o Changing costumes o Teaching o Age groups o Response to teaching o Set up of stage Accommodation o Audience o Typical pictures Close ups o Cultural specialties o Audience Meals o Responding spectators o Preparation o “Hard” and “soft” spectators o Cultural specialties o People of other cultures Teenagers o Children talking to the audience o In leadership function o Children praying for people o As servants o Praise/worship o In praise and worship Group Pictures Staff o KKI team and audience o Counseling children o Special surrounding o Technical Director at work o Big crowds o Program Director at work o Mixtures of ages & nationalities o
52 Team Composition 8. BUS DRIVER
Answers to tour administrator
Job Regularly inspects & maintains all tour vehicles - esp. bus. Plans, routes, stops, detailed travel schedule w/tour administrator. Studies to familiarize himself with details of travel route to make room facilities, picnic locales, etc. Works with tour leaders on bus deportment. May have other roles on team when not driving as long as he is rested, and the vehicles are running safely. i.e. photographer, sound assistant, etc...
Qualifications Fully licensed driver with full insurance qualifications. Experience in driving size and type of bus. Safety conscious. Loves God and children. Flexible, able to flow with the team.
Dangers Easily left out of team life and outreach May get overtired - must be rested and alert even if team must miss or be late for scheduled events. Neglect of safety for any reason.
53 Team Composition 9. CHOREOGRAPHER
Answers to the Program Director (Program Director may double as Choreographer) (May only take part in camp).
Job Supports Program Director in choreographing music in advance of training time. Auditions performers RE: Dance capability. Adjust program plans to actual abilities of team. Lead dance rehearsal times. May have age group leaders assisting. Warms up performers in advance of program. May be in charge of daily aerobics praise. May assist director in determining roles of performers. Assists in on/off procedures for each concert.
Qualifications Love for God, children, teens and families. Experience in choreographing. (Most K.K.I. participants are not trained in dance. Choreographer must be able to work with variable levels of skill focusing on creative movement rather than use of dance styles. Experience in leading dance rehearsals. Experience in working with children and teens. Understands & supports ministry goals and policies of K.K.I Good team player. Ability to discern theme God wants to emphasize for each concert. Able to accept and incorporate advice and constructive criticism. Patient. Good sense of humor to break up long rehearsal hours.
Dangers Stresses excellence at expense of ministry to and through young people. Inability to focus on other areas and appropriate family time in a balanced way. Inflexible when there are so many variables. RE: Sound, lighting, sickness, etc..
54 Team Composition 10. WARDROBE/MAKE UP MANAGER
Answers to Program Director
Job Plans costuming with Program Director and related advisors. Supervises costume selection, design, purchasing and tailoring. Manages all aspects of wardrobe and make-up function including: g transportation in adequate garment bags, unpacking, setting-up, ironing, dry cleaning where necessary, laundry, mending. Grooming of all performers, check personal hygiene, h4r length, style. Accompanies advance set-up crew to determine best location for changing room and props. Sets out costumes in an orderly standard fashion. Helps Program Director locate rest room. Sees to it that drinks are on hand backstage Supervises backstage changes together with assistants during concerts. Encourages performers, helps provide orderly, peaceful, atmosphere backstage. Good communication w/Program Director, Choreographer, Sound Team.
Qualifications Loves God. Heart for children, teens and families. Heart for the lost. Accustomed to hard work, long hours, physically capable of handling heavy work load. Fulfilled in logistical serving. Capacity to make mundane activities enjoyable. Experience in sewing, mending, organizing. Able to handle pressure and new surroundings. Must work well with team. Good communication skills. Flexible. Not afraid to confront people, and expect high standards.
Dangers Works beyond endurance point. Buried under logistics, misses out on team life and ministry. Resents not being able to see on stage performance.
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WARDROBE MEASUREMENTS
Last name: ______First name: ______age:______
1B neck ______cm (or______inches) 2B chest ______cm (or ______inches) 3B waist ______cm (or______inches) 4B back length/neck to waist ______cm (or______inches) 5B across back/shoulder to shoulder ______cm (or______inches) 6B upper arm/around bicep ______cm (or______inches) 7B arm length/shoulder to wrist ______cm (or______inches) 8B pant leg length/inseam to floor ______cm (or______inches) 9B shoe size ______instep ______cm (or______inches) Drawing of foot outline on white sheets of paper, one for each foot. Plus circumference of foot at instep. 10B head size / measure around ______cm (or______inches) 11B crotch length / from waist front through legs to waist back _____cm (or______inches)
Size of clothing hair color______body length ______cm weight kg
Describe briefly the National Costume you will be bringing:
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11. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Answers to Program Director. Leads audio, visual and lighting assistants including on site program technical crews.
Job Must understand the goals and procedures of the King’s Kids ministry. Is responsible for preparing (Including purchasing/renting) transporting, setting up, running, maintaining and properly putting away sound, lighting, recording and projection equipment for rehearsals, recording sessions and concerts. Prepares master quality cassette tapes with back up copies. Checks technical requirements for each rehearsal and concert in advance. Pays special attention to the source of electrical power, the volume and the speakers. Goes with advance set up team. Supervises technical team set-up. Secures permits for sound equipment use in cooperation with Team Administrator. Prepares came document for international transportation of technical equipment. Trains full time technical assistant (sometimes supplied by local sponsors); part time team sourced assistants i.e. teenage boys in proper handling of technical equipment. Must be sure that all tapes are cued before concert. Must be sure that he and his crew has a concert schedule describing what the program is going to be in hand before the concert begins. If the team is involved in recording, the technical director may be expected to advise or directly participate in these procedures. Participates in program team prayer and planning sessions usually just before departing for set-up. Familiarizes himself with details of the program by personally participating rehearsals.
Qualifications Love for God, children, teens and families. Desire to promote the Kingdom of God through the agency of technically enhanced quality communication. Interest in discipling young people in the ways of God. Experience in providing sound reinforcement for singing groups. Use of lighting and projectors (slide, movie and video projectors). Capable of assessing and fixing basic mechanical malfunctions on all equipment. Good at promoting team work. Patient, able to accept input from sometimes less technically qualified people.
Note: Technical Assistants It is advisable to have two audio assistants. 1. Assists with tape cues at the mixing board. 2. Assists in adjusting microphones during the concerts. It is also helpful to have at least one lighting assistant. Lighting assistant should handle house lighting controls, stage lighting controls and be prepared to manage or supervise spot lighting. Depending on type of program up to three persons may be needed in this category.
Dangers Inflexible Lost in technical concerns out of touch with team life. Frustrated, exhausted with heavy, constantly changing schedule of set ups and tear downs. Takes technical failures personally. Becomes overly protective of technical equipment. Fails to involve young people with him in technical activities.
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12. TEAM REPORTER
Answers to the Family Life Coordinator (part time)
Job Assists Family Life Coordinator in keeping a daily log of events, collecting memories. Works in team with Team Secretary and one or two teens reporters who assist in compiling the tour scrapbook. Special attention is given to recording quality testimonies in written form, tape recordings at report times.. Individual children may be interviewed or asked to write out reports if they are old enough and have the time. These report book, tapes, tour reports become very valuable tools for recruiting staff and young people as well as reporting back to families and sponsors.
Tour Scrapbook: Complete with color prints made available by Tour Photographer who in cooperation with Tour Reporter selects appropriate slides and has them converted into prints. It is a good idea to be working on this book during the tour and not wait until afterwards. Completing the book during the debriefing time is very helpful. After the tour the tendency is for long delays. A concise tour report including overall assessment of highlights often written by tour director or gleaned from him or her by reporter. Place a few key testimonies, a thank you to many supporters, strategic pictures including a combined group photo, highlights. It is helpful if it is kept to two sides of one 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet and designed so that it can be pinned up on a church bulletin board.
These will be compiled for “OUR NEWS” which will be made available for each team to use.
Qualifications Diligent to follow through, self initiative, experience in putting together written and photographic reports. Good at promoting team involvement in project. Willing to receive correction and input from others.
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13. BOOKKEEPER
Answers to the Tour Administrator (May be a role carried by Tour Administrator).
Job Financial records manager. Holds check book, petty cash, receipts, and financial records. Establishes bank relationships and accounts. Closes all accounts and payments upon transfer of team. Holds spending money accounts of team members. Arranges for and handles exchange of currencies. Prepares financial report for Tour Council and commissioning body at end of tour or as often as required.
Qualifications Loves God. Heart for families, teens and children. Enjoys effective stewardship of finances for the glory of God. Detail person. Enjoys working with numbers.
Dangers Must not get lost in bookkeeping and miss out on team life and ministry. Be open to input from Tour Director, Administrator and Spiritual Advisor. Work to see team life and details from God’s perspective.
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14. FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR
Answers to Tour Administrator
Job Discusses the team budget with the Tour Director and Administrator. Familiarizes themselves with shopping area near the Boot Camp and outreach sights. Contacts food distribution companies for discounts and donations of products i.e. bread, outdated goods, fruit from orchards etc., Is responsible for planning the menu for the entire outreach and the purchase of all the food items. Use of the Ring’s Kids Cook Book is suggested. Is responsible to keep with the allotted food budget for the outreach. Is responsible to ensure all the “on the road” meals are packed and ready to go at the appropriate times. Is responsible to appoint someone to be in charge of the kitchen in their absence. Maintains a state of cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen.
Dangers: May feel left out of team life.. May feel under pressure and unable to ask for help. May feel they are responsible for the financial success of the outreach. Could become sparing or lean on their purchases. May fail to delegate responsibility or clearly communicate to kitchen helpers.
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15. TOUR NURSE
Answers to Family Life Coordinators.
Job On call 24 hours a day to assist Family Like Coordinator. Is responsible to keep and maintain an adequate medical supply kit. Helps with cuts, sprains, or any general sickness. Is familiar with and has access to all medical records of the children. Has telephone numbers for local specialized medical assistance at his or her fingertips.
Qualifications Experience in first aid or nursing skills Able to handle emergency situations Loves God and children Ability to discern between prayer and band aid Discerning attention seekers
Dangers: Overprotective attitude towards children Getting caught up in their needs Feeling overwhelmed and responsible
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A. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Who can apply for KKI?
Anyone between the age of 9 and 18, boy or girl, any and all nationalities. They just need to love God dearly and to be committed to serving Him with all their hearts. Children under 9 must apply with their Christian parent(s). Persons over 18 must apply as performing staff.
What kind of young person or child is likely to be accepted into the KKI program?
KKI is not designed for every young person and child or for that matter adult. Its purpose is to provide a special challenge for a committed, stable adult, young person or child. Those who have been faithful in living for the Lord at home and are now ready to be rewarded with the adventure of extending their local environment. Whereas discipleship is being emphasized, solid spiritual foundations are necessary particularly because of the extensive involvement in spiritual warfare and aggressive evangelism. It is not a program to which a young person or child who is having problems spiritually should be sent, in order to get straightened out. The local KKI camps and outreach programs are more suited to helping kids get their lives back in line with God’s will. A KKI participant is viewed as a person who is now ready to have their heart and mind expanded — to embrace the thrilling challenge of world evangelism and can be publicly recognized as an example of who a real Christian young person or child is.
Since our goal is not to use children and young people, but to serve their development, participation at the wrong time and way and without proper support from family and church, could result in hindering the development of a participant in the long run. This has happened in certain cases, where zeal for a child’s growth or ambition for expose in creative ministry, has warped the better judgment of those filling out the application and reference materials. Please consider that waiting to be a part of a later King’s Kids outreach may best suit the developmental process of the applicant.
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B. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
Through the reading of the application forms or through personal contact we have with the applicant, we would like to get a clear picture of him or her. In prayer we want to hear from God whether a participation at this time would be the right thing. We are using the following criteria to understand if it is right for you to come.
1. Guidance Is there a clearly conformed word of direction from God to the parents, applicant, spiritual leader and KKI staff reviewing the application?
2. Relationship With God Based on an evaluation of your present walk with the Lord, attitudes in relationships and present concern about living for God, what is the assessed level of spiritual maturity. Do you genuinely know and love God from heart? The extent to which you are living up to the light is of greater importance than amount of stored-up knowledge about spiritual things.
3. Attitude of the Family What level of long term participation and support can be expected from your family as it relates to ongoing lifestyles of giving ministry? Will your family whole-heartedly support you with regular prayer? Are your parents willing and able to release you into the hands of the Lord understanding the possibility of injury or death?
4. Spiritual Stability How secure in God’s love and emotionally stable are you? Your ability to cope with pressure, disappointment, rejection and to make quick adjustments to unexpected changes are desirable traits.
5. Skills What level of skill in singing, dance and drama can be realistically attained? Are you comfortable on stage? Note: physically handicapped individuals are also to be considered.
6. Appearance Is your personality and appearance suited for public appearance? Do you enjoy performing? Are you teachable and quick to learn. Are you comfortable with public exposure?
7. Team Structure Does your nationality and language skills suit the needs of the team for which you have applied?
8. Participation of the Parents Does your age suit the present needs of the team applied for? Do you need an accompanying parent? If so, what are the gifts of the parent and how do they fit into the staff needs of the team being considered.
9. Experience Have you had any prior involvement with the King’s Kids program?
10. Finances What is your families financial position?
11. Availability Are you available to attend the full training and outreach activities of the team applied for?
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12. Constitution Are there any physical reasons why such an outreach would be damaging to your long-term well being?
Please note: Fairly new Christians, strongly committed Christian young people from broken homes, children limited in skills or physically handicapped children, as well as those limited in finances have all been exceptions to the norm. The “Word of the Lord” is a primary directive. If you feel God is strongly encouraging the participation of a young person, please honestly fill in the forms and trust the Lord in us to follow this leading. After all, only He really knows if KKI is the best next step for that young person.
13. Team Composition Unlike many performance groups, KKI does not attempt to hang on to a particular group of young people. Each team is often comprised of at least two-third first-timers. In order to guarantee a relatively uniform appearance, sound and overall impact, the following team composition factors are taken into consideration:
i. Nations Representatives from at least twelve different nations are sought for each international team. These include various races such as Asians, Blacks, Hispanics and Caucasians.
ii. Balance between girls and boys
iii. Skills A good cross-section of vocal, dance and acting skills is targeted in each group.
iv. Age A proper ratio of ages is particularly important:
Age Large Team Small Team 16 and older 8 4 13-15 10 4 9-12 10 6 6-8 8 2 3-5 4 2
v. Staff youth ratio is targeted to 1:3
vi. Families At least three families should be on the team
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C. SPIRITUAL COMPOSITION OF TEAM
The spiritual composition of a KKI team must be carefully observed in its nature. Even though every child is at a different level in his spiritual development, it is important that each one has a certain personal relationship with God and has a genuine desire to see this relationship grow in depth.
The application forms should allow a general evaluation of their personal strengths and weaknesses. It is not expected that a King’s Kids participant have a broad knowledge of the bible or of spiritual principles. The primary criteria are a teachable spirit that expresses him in honesty and humility.
It is vital for each staff member and the supporting parents to keep a close relationship with God and to be an expression of the father heart of God. There is no room for personal ambition in this role of a servant.
The spiritual life of a team and its impact in ministry depends all on the 17 - 19 years old. If these people have a strong character and a “contagious” relationship with the Lord, they will affect the whole group. This age group should be involved in some of the staff meetings and carry extra responsibility but also have some privileges. We must be aware of the possibility to exercise positive peer pressure to influence the whole group to righteousness.
Some parents have misunderstood King’s Kids as a spiritual universal remedy for their children. King’s Kids is not a spiritual hospital but a fighting place. That is why we use the term “Boot-Camp”. There are camps and programs that are covering such needs. King’s Kids is for those that are looking for a possibility to express their love for God in a concrete way. Young people that discover their destiny and that want to influence the world for Gods Kingdom.
Be careful not to offer suddenly a baby-sitting program. Satan will do every thing possible to keep you from the main purpose of the outreach that is to drive him away and through the praises of the children lift God on the throne.
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D. PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
1. File Upon receiving your application or reference form a file is activated under your name.
2. Commit Things to God When all the forms are in the KKI registrar: In co-operation with other tour staff the question is asked in prayer:” Is this applicant to be a part of this outreach?”
3. Confirmation If the answer is a unanimous “yes”, then the other acceptance criteria (see previous sections) are compared with the developing team picture to confirm the rightness of your participation.
4. Acceptance Package If everything lines up, we send you an acceptance package, including a list of what to bring and how to prepare. Included is national costume, travel/liability release forms and an update of the developing outreach.
5. Communication with Parents Regular communication with parents during the camps and outreach is strongly encouraged.
6. Personal Preparation When you receive an acceptance notice, your responsibility together with your parents is to carefully follow the acceptance directives and send the travel and arrival plans directly to the KKI Registrar’s Office. Should you fail to satisfactorily complete the tour preparation activities; not meet financial deadlines, then KKI reserves the right to cancel your participation.
7. Discipline The Boot Camp and the NIKO Camps are designed to further test the rightness of your participation. A high standard of diligence and co-operation is required. Violation of these guidelines during training camp or even during the tour, up to the last week can result in being sent home. Travel expenses for return home will be paid by EKI, but in turn billed to that participant. Please note that such acts of discipline and dismissal are rare. However, you must understand that KKI is not a babysitting service for problem leaded young people or naughty children, but rather a privileged opportunity for committed Christian young people to experience a stretching of their spiritual and skill capabilities working towards their full potential.
8. Non Acceptance If the team leaders have a reservation about accepting you, the application is carefully reviewed by a second group of leaders. If a unanimous no results, we send a notice to you stating that you have not been accepted. If it is a matter of opportunities being filled up in that particular team, then other potential opportunities are stated where you could apply.
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Non – Acceptance Letter Note: this is a proposal on how to put a non-acceptance in constructive words. Even for children and young people that are not accepted in a King’s Kids team, the whole application procedure should be an edifying experience.
Dear
What a blessing it has been to seek the Lord about your participation in the King’s Kids International program. These times of prayer, carefully completed application forms and excellent reference materials have caused us to rejoice in who you are and how well you are doing. It is a privilege to be related to you through Jesus.
We have specifically asked God whether the King’s Kids ______Tour is the best possible next step in your life, whether KKI at this time would help you grow in your relationship with God more than any other thing.
We believe His counsel to us is that He has something else for you this summer - an alternative activity that will ultimately bring greater blessing into your life than if you were to join this KKI outreach.
We recognize that you must have prayed and felt led by God to fill out the applications - that your parents, spiritual counselors and teachers also sensed that KKI was the right thing to pursue. The questions that may arise is, why then would God say something different to the KKI leaders? Have I heard God? Who is wrong? What is going on?
In my limited understanding, I believe that we are all learning little by little to hear the voice of God. It has everything to do with how close our relationship to Him becomes and that is really a process. It also has to do with trust and humility that includes a willingness to learn His ways. Our confidence is in Our Father’s love and faithfulness to guide us sometimes beyond our own understanding. In the end, we can be sure that His will is going to be done. He is always just and kind in all of His dealings and that ‘s super-assuring.
It is possible that the KKI staffs have overlooked something or have not heard God’s voice correctly. We are human and do make mistakes.
It is important that we submit our guidance to others often leaders who know God and want His best for us. They confirm or ask God to say the same things to them that He said to us. These can be parents and other Christian leaders that, in this case, include KKI staff. This is all called testing Gods word. It may seem awfully complicated but it is really God’s way of protecting us from prideful independent action and attitude where it is just God and me without anyone else. The truth is that it is a safe and assuring thing to know that there are Christian leaders who want the best for our lives and have been praying about God’s will for us. We have had the challenging responsibility of asking God which ones out of should joint his team of______To the best of our ability, we have sought God and trusted Him to lead us.
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Non - Acceptance Application
We would like to ask you to trust our motives in praying about you, that we have a genuine concern for your highest and that our decision to encourage your involvement in another category of God’s kingdom is NOT because you are not talented enough, good looking enough or spiritual enough. We sincerely do want you to experience God’s best for you this summer. Remember, God is building our lives to last for all eternity. That means line upon line, precept upon precept; He is not in a hurry. He didn’t allow Jesus to move out in ministry until He was 30 years old. He deals with us individually. Often, the taller the building the greater amount of time and money is spent on the foundations. We should never compare ourselves with other people. He has a unique destiny for each of us. That special preparation sometimes includes things that don’t seem important or exciting. Look at Joseph’s life. What, if he had become impatient and taken things into his own hands? Along with rejection and bitterness, he would never have become the great leader he was. Instead, he trusted God in the midst of disappointments and lack of understanding.
YOU HAVE DONE YOUR BEST. You have prayed, filled out your application, sent out and collected the reference materials. You have done everything you knew to do in pursuing what you believed to be God’s will. I believe that God is very pleased with your diligence.
Now, will you join us in giving this alternative decision back to Him? Will you trust that God who sees your heart and is concerned will sovereignly direct the details of this summer so as to bless you with His best because you have put your full trust in Him?
Secondly, will you go back over your guidance in prayer and ask God to give you understanding as to why things have worked out this way? If you really mean business, He will give you very clear understanding. As a result, you can grow and benefit greatly from this experience. If you don’t (if you pass it off as no big thing) you could get hurt and unbelief may come into your heart.
This is the time to draw especially near to your Heavenly Father with trust and confidence in Him. It is not a time to allow the enemy to plant seeds of rejection and failure in your heart. Satan wants to hurt us. He has always tried to entice men to mistrust God and others.
The fact is, when we trust God, we cannot be robbed by any man or devil of God’s highest. God will shake the lives of leaders, change whole nations, move mountains and even make the sun stand still to assure the best for those children of His that truly trust Him. I Peter 2:6: “Those who put their trust in Him will never be disappointed.” Let’s believe God together for the best summer you’ve ever had, A summer in which He proves Himself to you in spite of the circumstances.
Please feel free to write us with any questions or concerns. We trust that our friendship can grow through this experience. Thank you for sharing your life with us. The door to King’s Kids will always be open for you.
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A. LETTER
Dear Applicant:
We are very pleased that you are interested in becoming a part of a King’s Kids International outreach. We as King’s Kids staff are convinced that this emerging generation has a unique role to play in fulfilling God’s plan for mankind: We look forward to serving the pursuit of this vital destiny in team with the applicant, parents, family members, spiritual leaders, and supportive instructors.
This orientation material is designed to provide you with information about the purpose and workings of the King’s Kids program. This will hopefully serve an accurate completion of the application and reference forms, and enhance meaningful commitments by all persons who would be working together to see the applicant drawn closer to the Lord and His purposes through the K.K.I. experience.
A thorough understanding of this information and the overall objectives of this ministry is essential if the applicant is to receive maximum benefit.
Please take the time to involve all of the persons to whom this material has en addressed in a careful study of each section before attempting to fill in any of the application or reference materials.
Suggested procedure
Step one Read through the “King’s Kids Ministries Information” This will give you valuable background information on our ministry.
Step two Prayerfully fill in the appropriate application.
Step three Give the reference forms to the people which are going to fill them in.
Deadline for receiving all KKI applications is: The thoroughness of this orientation effort has arisen from a realization of the seriousness of taking children and young teens to the front lines of international ministry. It is not a game. It is not a common routine practice. We take it very seriously and desire that all who participate be as thorough informed and prepared as possible. Each young life is of immeasurable worth, and we feel warrants the investment of the time it will take to read and study those materials.
Thank you for your investment.
KKI Staff
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B. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Read with your parents or legal guardians carefully through this introductory information material. Discuss goals, purposes, program content and application procedures until you are satisfied that there is sufficient understanding of the program. If you have basic questions or concerns please call or write us. This all in order to facilitate an effective and active seeking of the Lord and the ability to fill in the application and reference forms adequately.
Apply the following:
1. Commit Things Unto God Commit this opportunity, the possible participation, with your family to the Lord in prayer.
2. Confirmation Pray to the Lord for a clear word for your own participation. If you don’t know how, ask your parents or if necessary a spiritual advisor. It is important that you hear from God for yourselves. If you do not or are not able to understand, your participation in a KKI outreach, other than as a part of a family involvement should not be pursued.
3. Asking God Ask God for yourselves as parent if KKI is really the best next step in your child’s growth experience. This will require setting aside all of your own opinions as to the capabilities and abilities of your child in order to allow the Lord to show you a new dimension of calling.
4. Sharing With Parents Come together with your parents at a pre-determined time to share what God has shown.
5. Confirmation Through Parents and Spiritual Leadership If there is substantial direction to pursue the KKI program the facts should be recorded in the appropriate section of the application form. Your parents as well as the family’s spiritual counselor or pastor should pray so that they can confirm this direction.
6. Attacks Keep in mind: the enemy hates and fears the potential of God in you applicant. He will do everything to delay, interfere or confuse your prayer times. Difficulties in this area should be viewed in most cases as satanic resistance to an important step of faith. Please be determined and diligent to press through first in prayer. Delayed prayer can only bring greater pressure and confusion.
7. Application If you have clear direction from God to pursue the KKI outreach, proceed to fill in the application forms and distribute the reference forms. Each part should be filled in by the designated person. If you are too young to fill in the form then ask your parents or guardians act as a scribe. The answers, choices and words should be yours.
8. Deadline and Financial Procedure Please note the deadline stated in the fact sheet for the receiving of applications. Very few are considered after this date. Checks or money orders covering application fees, should be made out to King’s Kids. Please make sure to include an honestly and carefully completed application form with application fee and photograph all in one envelope.
9. Reference forms
70 Application Package As courtesy to those filling in the reference forms please attach a KKI self-addressed envelope and valid stamp to speed processing.
C. CONTENT ACCEPTANCE PACKAGE
Depending on the place and type of outreach the staff and participants must get different information with the acceptance package.
A list of things that are to be thought through:
Acceptance Letter: if in prayer over the application we got any impressions, promises, encouragements, etc. it would be appropriate to share those.
Checklist for Outreach Preparation: overview of all steps of preparation, dates and dead lines.
Outreach Information Sheet: clear information on outreach plans; bases of prayer and communication for the families of participants.
Home Qualifying Program: teaching material for spiritual challenge and training of personal discipline.
What to Bring List
Form on Allergies, Insurances and Immunizations
Form for Planning Trip to and from Outreach Site
Parents Release Form for Tour Director
Form on Wardrobe Measurements
Tour Directors Accountability Form for Parents
Note about leaving School early
Letter for School Authorities
Lyrics and Demo tape to practice the Songs
Those information pieces follow in detail in this chapter
Those information pieces must be set up
71 Application Package 1. Preparation at Home On top of one’s normal daily activities, a participant who has been accepted into the program is expected to:
Study and apply the “Home Qualifying Program” which includes personal disciplines in spiritual and physical categories. Being responsible to fulfill responsibilities at home, school and church joyfully, diligently and promptly.
Raise their financial support by any fund-raising efforts that God might direct them to pursue. Special paying work projects, responsible communication of the vision and need with the appropriate peoples. Sending in the fees required by the stated deadlines is all an important part of preparation.
Prayer individually and together with the family for stated tour preparation, as well as for one’s own spiritual and physical preparation is an expected daily responsibility.
Preparing of all clothing, equipment needs, travel arrangements, etc. listed in the “Acceptance Packet” is an automatic responsibility.
A proper stewardship of time and personal resources plus a diligent approach to outreach is the first test of preparation for each participant.
72 Application Package KKI Child & Youth Ministries Alberta 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email) Thursday, December 12, 2002
Name Address Province, Postal Code Country
Dear Applicant:
KKI Outreach Team- Summer 2001
We are very pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into our King’s Kids outreach team. God has been speaking to us about what He wants to accomplish in and through us this summer. We are expecting great things from Him. We have prayed, trusting God to lead us. As we prayed about you, we received clear confirmation that it was right that you join us. We are now looking forward to sharing the details of times of prayer with you. In the meantime, this acceptance letter is our way of saying welcome.
With the excitement of this summer’s outreach increasing, it’s important to remember, that there is- much to be done during the preparation phase, so that the training camp and outreach will be all that God wants it to be. Enclosed you will find your Preparation Package.
This just the start of the race. It is going to take a sincere heart commitment, daily diligence plus team work with your family and our staff to in this race for Jesus (1 Cor. 9:24, 2 Tim. 4:7). The preparation materials are not optional, they are the first part of the race. It is where we find out what you are really made of. Just like a real race, you can be disqualified if you don’t run the race according to the rules (2 Tim. 2:5). We are praying that you will enjoy giving your very best for Jesus, starting now. We believe you can do it, if you humbly trust Him daily to help you.
The preparation materials are not that hard, especially for the teenagers. They are designed to realistically fit into our already busy schedule. Since they represent preparation efforts for ministry in which God intends to use you to declare who He really is, to silence the enemy and see people healed and brought into the family of God, don’t you think the enemy is smart enough to try and stop you now? Yes, even in the little things? I have noticed that young people who get a good start are hard to stop. Don’t let the devil and his helpers rob you of that good start.
Jesus commanded his disciples to watch-and-pray so that they would not enter into temptation (Matt. 26:41). Pray every day for the King’s Kids outreach and for the country we will be visiting. Include in this the needs listed below and be alert particularly about those things that would harden your heart like violent movies and TV-shows or hard rock. Be on your guard against unclean conversations, books or heart away from God. Please guard against them. Remember, blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God and purity is power. Guard your tongue, that tongue that God wants to use for speaking life changing words. In short, recognize now that you are being set apart for the Lord for a particular task. This will mean changes (Joshua 3:5). Consecrate means to be set apart for the Lord’s purpose.
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In committing to this program you have just declared active war on the enemy so watch for his commando raids that will come through your eye gate, ear gate and thought gate. Each morning put on your armour and choose to fear the Lord. If you don’t know, ask your parents or other spiritual leaders. They will be glad to help. Rather than being on the defensive, afraid of failing – move on the attack and live a life of instant joyful obedience to God’s word and voice and to your parents as well as other leaders. Do the will of God with all your heart. Remember, this is your ministry and it is beginning right now. God has called you. Now what are you going to do with this opportunity? I will be very interested to hear along with the rest of the KKI staff. Your parents and relatives will be watching and your enemies as well. Yes, along with the rest of us, God is watching and He’s waiting to be invited by you into a full partnership in this adventure. This is your chance. Go for it.
If friends or other family members have also applied for King’s Kids, but haven’t been accepted, guard your heart from pride, stay humble. Pray that this time might serve for the best in their lives and help them in that way. Maybe next summer it will be the right timing for them to participate in a King’s Kids outreach. In the meantime, God seems to have something that is more important for them. We should never forget: God has time. Step by step He brings us closer to Jesus. Only He knows the next best step. Let us trust m and give our very best. He deserves it!
PS: Make sure both of your parents read this letter. Thank you!
In Christ,
John Smith Outreach Director
74 Application Package D. CHECKLIST PREPARATION
1. Staff
1. What to bring: Start the packing early. Look for air mattress, shoes, etc… Label all your clothes, prepare your passport, Suitcase only______kg.
2. Travel information Fill in two sheets, send one to us until… sheet Bases for communication with relatives and friends. Basis for 3. Outreach information prayer. Leave a copy with your family!
4. Insurance and Health and Accident Insurance that covers the costs in the nations vaccinations we are traveling through. Bring international vaccination card with you! Make sure following vaccinations are still valid
5. Allergies and Fill in after handling the right insurances and send it to us until insurances
6. Visa information Fill in the forms, send them to the embassy in your nation and inform us whether you got the visa.
7. Payment Pay prior to coming to the bootcamp. Outreach & application fees
8. Participant list Check whether you can travel with someone.
9. Staff meetings Times and dates
10. Staff debriefing Times and dates after outreach
2. Participant
1. What to bring : Start packing early. Look for air mattress, shoes, etc… Label all your clothes, prepare your passport, suitcases only ______kg 2. Travel information sheet: Fill in two sheets, send one to us 3. Home qualifying program: Work through it with the help of your parents and bring it to camp. 4. Outreach information: Basis for communication with relatives and friends. Basis for prayer. Leave a copy with your parents 5. Insurance and vaccinations: Health and accident insurance that covers the cost in the nations we are traveling through. Bring international vaccination card with you. Make sure all vaccinations are updated. 6. Allergies and insurances: Fill in after handling the right insurances and send it to us 7. Parents release form: Fill in and take to camp 8. Visa information: Fill in the forms, send them to the embassy in your nation and inform us when you get your visa 9. Payment: Pay prior to coming to bootcamp. Outreach and application fees 10. Participant list: Check whether you can travel with someone.
75 Application Package E. OUTREACH INFORMATION
Introduction: It is part of the responsibility of the Tour Director to inform the families of the participants as detailed as possible. On one hand the participants should be attainable at any time in case of emergency and on the other hand the information should help the family, relatives and friends to pray as specifically as possible.
The sheet “Outreach Information” should contain following points:
A description of the main goals of the outreach
Brief description of the circumstances at the place of outreach
Brief description of the people targeted
A summary of the prayer requests
Note on possible books, magazines, etc... that would support the preparation
As accurate facts as possible containing:
o Location o Flight number and name of air line o Contact address o Contact person o Phone numbers o Fax numbers o Planned concerts o Specific targeted audience o Specific goal in ministry o Specific prayer requests
Note that one copy must stay with the family!
76 Application Package F. WHAT TO BRING
Staff and participant
Clothing 2 pairs of blue jeans in good condition (Note: loosely-fitting, no fancy stitching, normal blue color). Two (2) sets of summer leisure wear. Slacks, shorts, T-shirts, blouses, sundresses. Please avoid extreme styles. To be worn on days off and other periods of free time. One church/special-occasion outfit including shoes and socks. Modest sleep wear (for boys and girls). Jogging dress. Modest one-piece swim wear. (No bikinis for ladies) Underwear and socks. Suggest 7 to 10 changes of each. (Note: Laundry will be done once a week, if possible.)
Toiletries Wash cloth Two (2) medium-size towels Soap in container Deodorant Toothbrush + toothpaste Shampoo Comb or brush Shaving needs Personal cosmetic items Suntan lotion Insect repellant
Miscellaneous Air mattress or mat Sleeping bag Sheet Small pillow or pillowcase that can be stuffed Plastic plate and cup Water bottle Cutlery One laundry bag Small flash light Compact Bible Personal stationery Raingear Valid pass and international vaccination card Plastic watch Sunhat and sunglasses Note: Please do not bring any walkman, radio, tape deck or any kind of computer games
Optional Items Camera/Film Medication (i.e. Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Allergy medication) Hair-dryer, curling iron, hairspray Personal Diary
77 Application Package Special Note Our goal is to draw attention to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Because we will be interacting with people from a variety of cultural and church backgrounds, we want to avoid the wearing of any clothing of accessories that distracts or hinders any person from their ability to draw near to us and the Lord. Clean, modest, bright, sporty clothing that has an attractive style but is not faddish or exclusive is the direction we would appreciate the KKI Staff and young people being seen in.
Luggage All the things listed must be contained in one (1) compact, medium-sized suitcase and rolled-up sleeping bag. Each team member must be able to carry his or her own luggage in a single carry.
Identification All clothing and toiletry items must be clearly labeled.
Money The variety of backgrounds prompts us to encourage limited use of personal spending money. We request that large, expensive souvenirs should not be purchased.
Safety Please - no jewelry for reason of personal safety. Take care of your purse, bags, backpacks. Open your eyes when places are crowded. Opportunities make thieves
Thank you for your understanding and your cooperation. May God bless you in all your preparations. Note: the packing list is basic, and needs completion. Travel destinations determine much of what actually needs to be packed. Clear information on climate and culture is necessary if one wants to pack the right things. We also recommend to including information on currency and financial go abouts in this list.
Addition: Performing Arts Team Clothing National Costume: Complete costume that is typical for your country; the kind that is worn for public festivals. This includes also stockings, shoes and special accessories (i.e. hat, scarf, belt, jewelry, etc..) The most important costume for all the performances is your National Costume. People should easily be able to recognize what nation you’re representing when they see your dress. Please try to find the best costume possible. Maybe you can borrow or rent the expensive parts of the costume. Remember: this costume is going to be your personal identification piece during the whole outreach. 1 pair of white tennis shoes in good condition (w/o colored stripes). 2 jogging dresses for rehearsal times (loosely-fitting so that you can move). Doesn’t has to be nice-looking; will just be used for training times. 1 comfortable swim wear for boys that will be used during performances under the costume ( this can be the whole day long...) Tennis socks preferably without stripes
Girls: 2 light, skin-colored leotards (sometimes girls and boys will have to change costumes in the same room or even outside.) Leotards are optional for girls younger than 8 years. Boys: Wear bathing shorts instead. Light colored gymnastic wear does not shine through the different costumes. For stage performance each participant will have a modern, bright- colored costume besides the national costume and the traveling outfit.
78 Application Package G. TRAVEL INFORMATION
Name of participant: ______
Age: _____ Sex: ______
Please give a personal description that will help the person meeting you in identifying who you are:
Hair color:______Length:______Glasses: yes/no Weight:______Luggage: ______
Please check one:
I speak English ( ) well ( ) a little ( ) hardly at all I will be traveling ( ) alone ( ) with companion ( ) with a group
Please describe your traveling companion or group: ______
Have you ever traveled alone for a distance of this kind before?: Y/N What type of personal identification will you be carrying: (i.e. passport ) Will you have enough money and telephone numbers in case of emergency?: Y/N Do you have exact information how to get to the airport?: Y/N
I will leave my home in ______(place) and start my journey at ______(time) to come to the boot camp. Please describe your traveling plans in detail, when you leave and arrive where and what transportation you are using (train, bus, plane, car, ...):
______
PHONE NUMBERS: ______(emergency)
If you need more space, use an extra sheet. Give as adequate information as possible. This information can be very important for us in case you get lost or are delayed. They serve as your security and help us to know, where you are.
Please describe your traveling plans for your return back home (include flight number and times): ______
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A. CAMP TOPICS
Please note components should be tailored to:
a) Type of Camp i.e. Go Camp/Bootcamp/Advanced Camp b) Length of Camp c) Time taken with translation d) Response of participants e) Ages The separating of the ages has advantages and disadvantages, consider the level of response, the topic being covered and strategies how best to apply the teachings. Some together, some separate.
Notes: Jump Start = 5 - 10 minutes; Teaching = 20 - 30 mm; Creative Application Times should be at least 1/2 the length of the teaching times.
1) Personal Quiet Times (Jump Starts) Thinking about God’s love for us/who He is. Preparing our hearts. Cleansing/Lordship/Holy Spirit anointing. Sharing our feelings/burdens with God. Listening to His voice/Bible/write down. Pray for others/commit day/take His hand.
2) Worship Time (Jump Starts) What is meant by thanksgiving, praise and worship? Ministering to the Lord. Ways to bless His heart. Worship as a lifestyle.
Continue on with Knowing God. Staff and teens “Jump Starts” at introduction to worship. Tailor songs to application.
Greatness of God Size/Power/Knowledge/omnipresence/Immutability Worthiness of God His love/holiness/righteous/justice/mercy/faithfulness
3) Foundation Series (Teaching) Camp and Outreach
PLEASE NOTE: Young people should keep neat notes in their books. Younger ones organize pictures. Family teams can use these. Invitation to intimacy with God Gods dream/purpose for man Creation God’s goodness and generosity Invitation to relationship/mans sin The broken heart of God The Cross/true repentance Concern for God/commitment/public declaration of Jesus as Lord The grace of God The person of the Holy Spirit 80 Bootcamp The empowering of the Holy Spirit. (Sensitivity to non-charismatic family and church background) Spiritual Authority Obedience Hearing the Voice of God The Great Commission The Kingdom of God Intercession Spiritual Warfare Sharing Your Faith The Holy Spirit in Missions People groups/missions
4) Program (in addition to general rehearsal) (BLURPS) Principles o To be woven into rehearsals o Before the throne of God o Grace, freedom, joy o The fear of the Lord vs fear of men o Ministering to the Lord o KKI ministry goals o Specific tour objectives o Review program outline: Who does what/how
Skills o Face and body expressions o General public speaking o Testimony o Microphone use o Stage presence o Specialized factors related to o Dance/Voice/Drama/Puppets o General language factors
5) Family Time is usually an application time for daily teachings. Personal sharing and prayer for one another. Fun, relaxation, learning, growing, The value of the individual, The Father heart of God, Accepting myself Hurts, healing Radical love for each other Brother to brother Sister to sister Boy - girl Age differences Family as a team Extended family concept
6) Pre – Teen Time - before bed. Need a short special time together. Share about the day, read a fun book, discuss items of interest, work in teaching where appropriate
Where have I come from? Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? How can I know right and wrong
81 Bootcamp 7) Teen Leadership Time (TLT) Natural interaction. Feedback on the day. Prayer, filling personal journal. Work in Jump Starts /Teaching when appropriate. Not a lot of teaching - lots of discussion needed.
o Biblical view of teens o Leader as servant o Action group leader - responsibilities o 5 Keys to motivation o Self acceptance o Fear of the Lord, decision making o Standards: Music, Dress, Make-up... o Peer group factors o Adult - teen relationship o Teen - child relationship o Guy - Girl relationship o Sex o General leadership discussion
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B. PROGRAM
1. General Daily Program - Posted Daily TIMES PROGRAM 06:30 Aerobics 10 and Up 07:00 Preparation for the day, wake up the younger ones Daily Leaders Council planning meeting 07:30 Breakfast (Daily staff meeting) 08:00 Multi Purpose Time 08:30 Worship 09:00 - 09:30 Quiet Time 09:40 - 10:25 Teaching (part 1)/Application 10:25 - 10:45 Break/Snack 10:45 - 11:30 Teaching (part 2)/Application 11:30 - 11:35 Small break 11:35 - 12:20 Vocal training/Specialized teaching 12:30 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 1:30 Multi Purpose Time 1:30 - 3:30 Rehearsal (part 1) 3:30 - 3:50 Break/Snack 3:50 - 5:00 Rehearsal (part 2) (Younger children’s activities) 5:00 — 5:30 Sport/Showers 5:30 — 6:30 Supper 6:30 - 7.30 Programme - Day in review 7:30 - 8:30 Family Time 8:30 - 9:30 Younger/Bed time, Pre-teen/TLT (Teen Leadership Training) 9:30 - 10:00 Preparation for Bed 0:00 Lights Out
2. Program of a Week
TIMES PROGRAM FRI SAT SUN 06:30 Aerobics 10 and UP 07:00 Preparation for the day/wake up the younger ones (Daily Leadership Mtg) 07:30 Breakfast (Daily Staff Meeting) 08:00 Multi Purpose Time 08:30 Worship 09:00 - 09:30 Quiet Time 09:40 Teaching (part 1)/Application 10:25 - 10:45 Break/Snack 10:45 - 11:30 Teaching (part 2)/Application 11:30 - 11:35 small break 11:35 - 12:20 Vocal Training/Specialized teaching 12:30 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 1:30 Multi Purpose Time 1:30 — 3:30 Rehearsal(part 1) 83 Bootcamp 3:30 - 3:50 Break/Snack 3:50 - 5.00 Rehearsal (part 2)/Children’s Activity 5:00 - 5:50 Sports/Showers 5:30 - 6:30 Supper 7:00 - 7.30 Program-Day in review 7:30 - 8:30 Family Time 8:30 - 9:30 Younger/Bed time, Pre-teen/TLT (Teen Leadership Training) 9:30 - 10:00 Preparation bed 10:00 Lights out
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C. RULES OR GUIDELINES
1. Relationships The quality of relationships on a KKI outreach is probably the single most important factor in determining the success or failure of an outreach experience. The issue of the inter-staff relationships has already been discussed in the section entitled “biblical unity”. In this chapter we will focus upon the relationships developed within the KKI team. We will examine the normal stages of development and see how we can bring Godly input into the relationship structure of the team. Our experience has been that there are a number of stages or phases that each young person goes through when he/she comes into a new setting and is surrounded by unfamiliar faces. a. Observation Phase: During this initial phase the young person is constantly observing and comparing situations and people with past experiences. It is very easy for them to view any change from a positive experience in the past, as being a change for the worst. There may be a tendency for the child to be critical or feel disappointed. They will tend to stay very close with the friends that they are familiar with.
Things to do: o Set boundaries and limits very clearly with consequences. o Put everyone into Action Groups and Family Teams as quickly as possible and allow time for them to interact within these groups. - Bring immediate focus on worship -help them to take their eyes off of themselves o Take time as staff and children to be involved together in group games which encourage interaction b. Testing phase This is the phase in which observations are tested. Children are eager to test the limits of the boundaries, which have been stated. They begin to put out “feelers” toward other young people whom they think they might get along well with. During this stage some children may feel rejected or lonely and make like they want to go home. Others may take on a very silly nervous manner, which may appear as flirting.
Things to do: Encourage the young people in discussion and question times Ask the Lord for creative ways that you can break down the “them’’ and “us mentality that may exist in the minds of some of the children. (Note: this is one reason why it is important for staff to participate in some of the daily activities with the young people.) - Be consistent to follow through with consequences - Be aware of those who may need special comfort as they are missing family and loved ones. - Encourage the young people to reach out to one another and build new friendships.
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c. Melding Phase o During this phase small groups or cliques may begin to form within the team. Certain children will always be seen together. These bonds become especially strong wherever there is a common negative attitude shared within the group i. e. those who are rebellious will find others within the team who share that common spirit.
Things to do: o It is important to note the differences between those groups of children who are promoting positive team life and those cliques which are harmful. Those teams, which are inclusive rather than exclusive, promote joy rather than criticism, and encourage loyalty to leadership rather than rebellion. These relationships should be supported and encouraged o Address the issue of cliques in a public way explaining whf it is detrimental to team life. Give a positive example of a group relationship o Encourage the young people to develop relationships within their Action Groups where there is a mixture of ages and relationships d. Depending Phase At this phase, roles within the clique begin to take shape. From the clique will emerge one dominant figure who will govern the tone and character of the group. The young people will begin to look to their relationships to meet their needs for love, security and identity.
Things to do: o Help the young people to be aware of the tendency to draw upon one another when the schedule is physically and emotionally draining o Encourage them to communicate issues of God’s dealings in their lives with their Family Group leaders. o Teach them how to pour out their emotions to the Lord as king David did in the Psalms o Encourage them to get involved with the group sports as a way of releasing emotional energies e. Boy-Girl Relationships This issue must be discussed in detail with the teenagers and then with the whole team. The KKI outreach is not the time to develop romantic friendships. Ground rules are set up to help young people maintain a focus upon the outreach. These are as follows: o There is to be no physical contact i.e. backrubs etc. o Girls and boys are at no time to enter each other’s dormitories or carry on a conversation at the entrance. This helps to protect the privacy of the others that are sharing the quarters o A boy and girl are never to wander off by themselves for any reason o It is suggested that a boy and a girl not sit together when traveling for a longer time
2. Respect for Leadership We live in an age when we are taught that it is right to question our authorities. Children are encouraged in school to rebel against those things that they don’t like, and set up their own set of rules they feel that are more suited to their needs and “rights”. They are taught to abandon the “old principles” laid down by parents, and to adopt a new view of life. A Humanistic view that says: “if it feels good it must be right.”
We use the term Boot Camp when we refer to the KKI training camp because of it’s focus upon discipline and obedience. (Obedience is a response where the response is instant, joyful and 86 Bootcamp wholehearted.) Children are expected to respond the first time that they are asked to do something by one of the leaders. They are taught how to stand still without talking or moving a muscle (this is called “stage presence”). They learn how to listen for extended periods of time without fighting or causing interruption.
On a KKI outreach we aim for excellence in program quality. We encourage the children to reach for this goal by first, working for excellence in their personal behavior and then, on their ability to work together as a team. Doing ones very best for the Lord is the best motivation for excellence. It is far better than winning a gold medal in the Olympics!
“Listening” is a skill that must be practiced. It may be difficult the first time for the older ones on the team to wait quietly when instructions have to be repeated for the younger team members. This is when they need to understand the principles of team work - what it means to honor the one that is having the difficulty so that the whole team may benefit in the long run.
In school there is tremendous peer pressure upon young people to misbehave and show disrespect to their authorities. In the KKI outreach this process can be reversed so that there exists a “positive peer pressure” which works to bring unity and loyalty. It works as the older teenagers are “brought on side” with the leadership. As they are “included” and feel that they ~ the outreach, they will begin to set a righteous standard of lifestyle that is “cool” to follow.
In time the children will begin to respect the leader as someone who has genuine concern for them. They will begin to listen because they know that the leader has something important enough to speak that he will wait until everyone is attentive. If you find, as a leader, that you are constantly screaming over the top of everyone, it is time to stop shouting and start whispering your instructions. How will the children learn to hear God’s still small voice unless they have learnt the art of listening? As a leader it is your responsibility to create an atmosphere in which it is easy for the children to give you respect. As you do this, God will do the rest.
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3. Age Group Considerations
Small children 0 - 5 years Adult Staff: Because families are involved in the outreaches small children sometimes babies in arms become a part of the teams responsibility. Special attention must be given to those 5 years of age and under. Instead of trying to keep them quiet through long intersession times, teaching times, or taking them on late night outreaches, special activities are planned to meet their unique needs. While parents must carry the primary responsibility for them often in a rotational way, special staff are usually needed to assist in bringing the younger ones along with the adults and older young people. i.e. Small Children Supervisor.
Children 6 - 9 years: This age group is incorporated into action groups. At the same time their attention span, endurance level of interest and skill level is considerably different from the teenagers. Special attention is needed so that in terms of schedule and content these children are allowed to develop without unjust pressures. A staff person is often assigned to the boys and a different one to the girls in the group. Sensitivity and innovation are keys.
Children This age group is incorporated into all of the team activities with 10 - 12 years: the exception of leadership responsibilities and amount of sleep that they need. A modified bar mitzvah training program is incorporated into their pre-bed time period. Staff may be assigned to settle them down in the evening while teenagers are having their Teen Leadership Training time.
The teenagers carry a lot of responsibility for themselves as well as younger children. Periodic times of reward i.e. special Teen Agers: teenager outings to McDonalds are advisable. Sometimes teenagers are invited to join the adult staff in an outing. Teens are treated as young adults in leadership training.
Need times of rest and relaxation. Special staff outings are also important to consider.
AGE-GROUPS
It is the job of the Family Life Coordinator to be sensitive to the needs of each age group as well as individuals; to develop a family life staff grouping that enables the combined team to grow, enjoy each other and minister out of the strength of their Christian family life style. This means wise scheduling, teaching content, alertness to near by restaurants, play grounds, availability of good video etc. Being Dad and Mom to 12 to 50 children, teenagers and adults is no small thing. This is a very important leadership role.
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The first premise in training young leaders is that you are training them in the hope that they will surpass you in their scope of influence and spiritual awareness. With this in mind, it is obvious that one cannot expect that his own resources will be enough. It takes someone who is secure in their own leadership and anointing to be able to release others with full support.
If we are to be relaxed in releasing young leaders, we must understand a few key words and principles: What is authority? Can it be transferred? How does authority differ from respect? How do we classify “anointing”?
As Christian leaders we recognize that all authority comes from God. In exercising authority we are to bring all things under the Lordship of Christ. Christ’s authority gives abundance of life -legalism brings control. If all authority comes from God, the training up of young leaders is more than training them to fulfill a function and then releasing them in responsibility. Authority comes with God’s appointing, and with that appointing comes His anointing.
The principle of anointing is very evident in the scriptures. You may notice that it is God’s choice to anoint who He chooses for a particular ministry or task. Christ anoints for servanthood. In the NT church leaders were anointed to serve people. King David was anointed to serve the nation. It is interesting that in David’s case, his anointing as king by Samuel was only the first stage of his training. That first anointing began a long process of character development in his life. When the Lord looks for leaders He looks for character. He is nor really impressed with talent or charisma. In fact, His choice is usually not man’s choice. He delights to use those who are small in their own eyes. In our training of leaders we must be committed to character development. In the midst of our endeavor to protect and shield from harm, we must be careful not to stand in the way of what the Lord wants to do in their life. Let God decide how this character is to be developed and for how long.
It has been proven that apprenticeship training is by far the best method. The KKI outreach experience provides an excellent apprenticeship workshop for young leaders. Teenagers are given the opportunity to disciple the younger children in very practical ways through the Action Group system. The Action Group leaders are themselves being apprenticed by the “Family Team” leaders. It often happens that when one is in the process of teaching someone else that he begins to see his/her own areas of weakness or vulnerability. Teenagers need to feel the weight of responsibility even if it is minimal to begin with.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
A. Directing: Giving continuous instruction B. Coaching: Watching and instructing. C. Supporting: Watching but allowing for individual creativity. D. Delegating: Allowing for full decision making privileges.
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1. Action Group Leaders
Responsibilities: a. To be an example: o by their personal walk with the Lord o by their love for the lost o by their aggressive faith o by their trust, obedience, and respect for leaders o (thus promoting team unity and support.) o by their self discipline o by their teachable spirit o by their willingness to serve in a kind, encouraging, o and gentle manner those placed in their Action Group o pray each day by name for each action group member
b. To insure that all Action Group members have: o heard o understood o followed-through on all instructions given by leaders
c. To lead out in quiet times, in Action Group intercession, and in times of worship and praise
d. To lead Action Group sharing and teaching application times
e. To get everyone in their group up in the morning in a positive, encouraging way that helps to set the tone for the day
f. To supervise the personal hygiene of each team member
g. To provide leadership for work duties including laundry, dishes, upkeep of sleeping quarters, orderliness of personal belongings, tidiness of bus, etc.
h. To promote quiet and orderliness from lights out to rising time in the morning
i. To gather all Action Group members at arrival, departure, and announcement times and to make sure that all are present and respond accordingly to role call by saying Action Group number and the phrase “all here” or number of Action Group and number missing
j. To communicate with appropriate leader if Action Group members do not respond to direction. Note: Action Group leaders are not responsible for the enforcing of rules. Disciplinary action is the responsibility of the adult staff.
k. Be alert to the safety of each member of their Action Group
l. Be sensitive to heart attitudes and needs of Action Group members
m. Attend all Action Group Leader meetings
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A. ON THE ROAD Outreach can be challenging with up to three concerts a day, one major concert and two smaller concerts, many hours of setting up and tearing down equipment and some travel time, intercession and times of debriefing. Sometimes this means late nights and early mornings. There may be extensive travel that may include plane, ship, train and bus. All-kinds of opposition and sometimes being ridiculed by anti-Christian people. The giving up of rights for the sake of the gospel which may include extreme hair styles, make-up, clothing styles, rock-music, walkmans, boy girl romantic relationships, likes and dislikes in food, preferences in housing and sleeping arrangements. A servant spirit that is careful not to offend others rather than a legalistic control, is the attitude that is pursued by the team. Each day is broken up into three parts:
a) Family Time includes eating, sleeping, playing, free time, laundry, shopping, showers, dressing, personal quiet time, growth group time, prayer time, worship time, family communication time, discipline time, teaching time and study time.
b) Travel Time may include eating as we go, heart preparation, intercession, spiritual warfare, program preparation, just plain sitting and traveling, teaching times, exercise and some recreation during stops. assigned seating, praise report sharing on the way home from the concerts. Al 1 team members are expected to carry their own luggage plus assist in moving equipment and supplies. c) Concert Time arrival line-up, facility inspection, unloading of costumes, props, sound equipment, lighting and projection equipment, use of rest rooms, gathering in stage area for announcements, warm up, on and off rehearsal and stage adjustments, microphone checks, costume changes, heart preparations, prayer time, pre-concert praise, volunteering for speaking, singing and various ministry parts, finalizing of program detail, onstage and off stage deportment, prayer with people in the crowd answering questions, filling out of follow-up cards, handing in cards, changing of costumes equipment, some help in sales of cassettes and distribution of KKI literature. Growth group checks on the bus. Again: a very strong commitment of love to the Lord Jesus is essential for every team member- Those whose heart motive have been to glorify the Lord at any expense to oneself describe a KKI outreach as challenging, tiring, enjoyable, very fulfilling as well as life-changing. There is nothing quite like being with a totally committed ministry family that is really willing to go for it.
91 Outreach B. CONTACT WITH ORGANIZER
1. Place A KKI concert can basically happen at any place. For example: - city park - pedestrian zone - concert hall - church - hotel - club - children home - old folks home - hospital - prison
Audience KKI are able to minister to any audience. Is important to target specific groups that the team will focus in prayer and attention
Public The KKI desire to work together with the authorities or with communities with large public events.
Daily schedule The following schedule is an example of one day and shows one of many possibilities how a day could be set up.
10:00 a.m. Arrival of the KKI Team 12:30 p.m Lunch (served by KKI staff) 3:00 p.m Short Concert (ie. in a hospital, a children home,..) 5:00 p.m Supper (served by the organizer of the concert) 6:00 p.m Start of the concert preparation 8:00 p.m Concert begins 9:30 p.m End of the concert 10:30 p.m. Housing of the KKI Next day: 8.00a.m. Departure for next place of performance
Responsibilities of the organizer -PR for the performance -Booking of the facilities/places -Applying for the needed permissions -Prepare a meal either prior or after the performance -Have drinks available during and after the performance -Organize the housing (in order to build friendship, the KKI are always happy to be housed in groups of three or four in local families)
Costs KKI does not require preset honorarium or reimbursement of expenses. However, we welcome freewill offerings.
Technical equipment KKI teams usually bring their own sound equipment. In case KKI perform in a place where there is a sound system of better quality, they can also use this one. Kids need at least the following aids: - Mixer & Tape deck -Loudspeaker set -At least two monitors -At least three microphones 92 Outreach Promoting material KKI provides promoting material.
2. KKI PR Release KKI are a group of dynamic young people from different nations ages 6 to 18. Through dance, music, singing and personal reports they communicate a message of joy and hope. In their activities their parents support them.
KKI International started 1976 in Hawaii, USA. Since the first tour various teams have performed in the entire world on stage and on TV. They also perform in public meetings, in concert halls, at receptions and on the streets; everywhere where friendship should be promoted.
Goals: Children and teenagers of all ages and backgrounds should have an opportunity to be established in a proven relationship with God the father. The family as the stronghold of our society should be strengthened and led into service to the neighbor and to God.
Testimonies: -East German soldiers weeping openly -Street gangs and punk rockers kneeling in the street to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior -World renown TV and stage personalities confessing their need for God -National political and business leaders at formal receptions opening their hearts to the Lord
All are dramatic results of God reaching out and touching the lives of people through children. The teams are made of kids and young adults who want to be about their Father’s business.
This goes to the local organizer with the note, that it should be published in the public press prior to the KKI concert.
A KKI team will be in ______on ______. This team is traveling through ______and ______, putting the emphasis mainly on ______.
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1. Performing Arts Team Staff Responsibilities During Concerts
Girls Changing Room Costume Back Stage Pastor Boys Changing Room Costume Assistants Assistants
Wardrobe Makeup Director
Prop Box Main Stage
Main Speakers MC/Tour Director Translator Prop Box Sm. Child Supplies Main Speakers Props Monitor Supplies Mike man
Program Director Program Assist
Audience Audience
Mixing Board, Tape Deck
Tech. Director Audio Assist Photographer
PR Crowd Supervisor Control Prayer Prayer Partner Partner Sales Table Lighting Personnel 94 Outreach
2. Staff Roles During Concerts M.C. Carries the on stage program direction. Provides continuity and covers in case of crisis. Maybe tour director. Is usually in position of leadership or is answering directly to whoever is.
Translator If needed, this person assists the M.C. and the performing personnel alert to every need of program participants for translation.
Props Supervisor Makes sure the stage is clean and all props and/or backdrops are in place on the right time and right place. Assists back stage when not busy. Is also responsible for flops.
Small Children Supervisor Works with small children. Insure proper changing of costumes, safety, bathroom visits, proper function on and off stage. Pulls small children out of program at program directors prompting.
Program Director Sits in front of stage. Gives cue card directions to the kids on stage. Uses assistant to communicate with all program staff when need to.
Program Assistant Is primary communication channel for messages from and to program director. Handles headset/walkie talkie for program director or carries messages.
Back Stage Pastor Usually family life coordinator asst. Maintains order and calm backstage. Deals with interpersonal problems. Councils and prays if necessary. Helps to get everyone back out in time in a n encouraging, orderly fashion. Is in charge backstage fully supporting wardrobe and makeup director.
Wardrobe/Makeup Director: In charge of personnel assisting with costume changing and grooming. Checks overall group to make sure all is done in proper fashion. Leans on pastor to maintain uplifting orderly atmosphere.
Wardrobe Assistant: Assists the children in hanging up and changing costumes. Also helps in setting up and putting away costumes.
Wardrobe Assistant: Members will vary according to size of group, age of children, type of program and time allowed for change.
Wardrobe Assistant: Local Christian workers may volunteer to help in this area.
Technical Director: Controls mixing board, supervises cassette deck, microphones, lighting, and general technical factors.
Audio Assistant: Cues tapes before each concert. Lays out tapes in sequence of program. Play tapes at proper time. Assists technical director in every way.
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Lighting & Projector: Personnel also doubles as Mike Man. Assists Technical Director in handling these pieces of equipment.
Photographer: Roams freely taking necessary pictures.
Prayer Partner 1: Maintains prayer watch during entire concert with partner. Reports to crowd control supervisor. If God gives warnings in prayer etc.
Prayer Partner 2: May be local volunteer or rotating costume assistant.
Crowd Controller Walks around and through crowd being alert to potential problems. Interacting with police or any other PR factors. Is often the spiritual advisor. Also maintains prayerful watch.
PR Assistant: Joins with Crowd Controller Supervisor. May also be in charge of book table or information booth.
Please note some of the above may be local volunteer help (approx. 7-8 persons). These persons normally go with advanced team (approx. 8 persons). The rest help with the children’s departure and travel.
3. Performance 1) Preparation i. Performance team 10 min dance warm up 10-20 min. on/off and program details 5 min. Restroom 10 min. change into starting costumes 10 min. personal grooming/fresh air - no play 15 min. gather for heart preparation 10 min. Prayer 10 min. review of speaking parts 10 Min. praise and warfare INTO POSITION FOR START. (Pray with partner)
Note: Need for more detailed advanced team set up procedures Technical crew and person in charge for the advanced team sit in vehicle that carries the sound equipment.
ii. Performance Team and Staff Assistants Personal hygiene/(eat) brush teeth travel clothes/wear performance undergarments shoulder bag, bible, notebook, toothbrush, toothpaste Personal necessities, brush etc. concert briefing/prayer prep/decision on speaking parts/ministry partners appearance check (by Action Groups) bathroom visit line up outside the bus; board in orderly fashion 96 Outreach
4. Travel Procedures a) Departure procedures i. Administrative team Advance site check Logistical Ministry Key names, phone numbers, to a vehicle, including emergency money Final pre-departure verification Pre-check vehicles - gas, battery, etc.
ii. Advance team Personal freshen up/staff attire Early meal/(mobile meal) Review check lists - sound equipment, tapes, props, costumes, tracts, follow-up cards, promo, photographic equipment Load up (assisted by young people where possible) 30 minutes before departure depart on time allowing 1 1/2 hours on concert site for preparation
b) Travel Staff Positions and Roles Van or truck
Van or Truck
Sound & Lighting Rest of advance team and technical staff Van driver
equipment Tech. Staff Tech. Direct.
Bus On duty staff Guitar Water On duty staff Tour Tour Bus Player teacher Director Driver
On duty supervisor staff Monitor on duty Guitar player Evtl. Program Drinks, food, staff Director Family life staff
c) Activities while traveling A few staff is needed to maintain order in the bus. Dispense food - and drinks. Monitor bathroom use. Teach on historic/geographical/cultural factors. Also some program prep is done on the bus i.e. information on the concert outline, heart preparation, prayer, spiritual warfare, etc. It is good to enter the outreach site while worshipping. Guitar players are also helpful positioned at the front and back of bus.
Some rules in the bus No loud talking or shouting generally no one should be standing in the isle or walk around no walkmans/discmans are permitted recommend boys and girls are not allowed to sit together
Upon arrival remain seated on the bus until the advance team is ready
97 Outreach d) Concert Arrival Procedures
Children and young people remain seated on the bus quietly Briefing on “site preparation schedule and location etc. 15 - 20 min. If arriving with advance team, older teens help to carry equipment 5 min. line up outside the bus (in arrival formation) 5 min. walk in orderly manner with shoulder bags to changing area; lay down bags/bathroom emergencies only
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A. TEAM DEBRIEFING
1. Importance of Debriefing It is in many ways very important to sit together with the participants at the end of an activity in order to process new experiences and turn the eyes together towards the future. The debriefing time determines very much what results will be seen in the life of a participant after an activity. Out of a position of excitement and tension the- team members must come to a place of rest in order to be able to set specific goals for the time after the outreach.
The success of an outreach is not measured by the different opportunities or by the number of new converts but mainly by the fruits that are seen in lives of the participants long-term. The outreach should not produce a short emotional “high” for the participant. In this area the time of debriefing can be very important.
It is recommended to plan at least half a day per week of outreach duration for debriefing at the end of an outreach.
2. Review As leaders we summarize the experiences of the outreach. We mainly emphasize God’s workings. Personal testimonies of the participants are included in this reporting time. Thanksgiving, praise, and worship-service Maybe not all the team members were able to pay the full amount of the tour fees. Together we bring this need before God Everyone goes through all the personal notes of the outreach Everyone goes through the answers to the daily questions in his quiet time. Asking God to show clearly what changes should take place in the personal life style after the outreach Sharing time: everyone reports out of the above activities: the things he/she has learned about God what new understanding he/she got about him/herself what practical consequences he/she will draw Important: as leaders we want to encourage children and young people to a radical life style with Jesus. At the same time we want to help them, not to expect more of themselves than they can actually do with Gods help.
3. Fellowship celebrate God’s goodness, enjoy His presence opportunity to affirm one another verbally A fun evening with skits that present outreach experiences. This might help the processing of new experiences. if there are already some outreach pictures developed this would be a good opportunity to show them
4. Teaching In the debriefing time the biblical teachings should be practically applicable. We recommend: serving as a life style, love the neighbor more than one self the Holy Spirit: support, help, comfort spiritual warfare, a daily reality how to deal with temptation; how to “keep the ball” 99 Debrief / Follow up SUCCESS IS OBEDIENCE! When choosing the topics, we must mainly ask the question what the daily reality of the participants will be. It is our responsibility to prepare them to have their stability, their standard and their help in daily situations in the Lord.
5. Commissioning For the time of commissioning one another we should reserve a special time. Often team members come into situations where it is not easy to stand as a Christian on daily basis. Therefore it can be a great encouragement and a help if: every one can share, what difficulties he/she will be facing and where he/she will depend on Gods help the most a small group or the whole team prays for each team member personally we (staff and young people) are open to receive encouragement, exhortation, direction, prophecies, etc. from God for individual team members and to share them Important: it is strongly recommended to take notes. This enables the team leadership to pray specifically for individual team members later on and to ask specific questions.
It would be good to sit down with each team member and not only to speak about the situation that he/she will face back home but also about the things that we have observed in his/her life and the great things God has done in and through his/her life.
6. Goal The main goal of a KKI outreach is to help a young person to develop a regular life style that is pleasing God. The participant should return to his/her family not with a sense of defeat but with a joyful expectation of the things that God will be doing.
He/she should leave the outreach with the sense to really have enjoyed God’s presence. To have learned to know God as one that cares about our every day details.
7. Staff For the staff we should plan an extra debriefing/”sorting out” time. Details are found in “checklist for staff” later in this chapter.
B. DEBRIEF ORIENTATION PACKAGE Materials included in the Debrief Time orientation package include:
1. Introduction to the DEBRIEF TIME Concept The Debrief Time provides the vital link between the excitement and intensity of the outreach and the everyday back home adjustment. Many young people literally crash-land when they hit home if their debrief experience was not handled properly.
It would be appropriate to consider the debrief days as the most important part of any staff or young person’s involvement with the short-term outreach aspect of KK. With this in mind, we would ask you to:
a) Carefully set aside at least 2 days for debriefing purposes at the end of your outreach before anyone leaves the team. b) Secure a location suitable to undisturbed time together. c) Ensure no outreach ministry is scheduled during this time.
100 Debrief / Follow up d) Recognize that if a person cannot stay for the debrief time they should not be accepted into the outreach regardless of how many times they have done it before. It is not wise for their sake and the team’s to violate this priority.
Be sure that money is budgeted for facility use, special snacks, the closing banquet, certificate of completion, farewell gifts, or whatever debrief plan you have that guarantees that there will be no financial shortage for this critical time. Be sure to keep in mind the cost of developing films, completing the team scrapbook, making a team debrief tape, duplicating the tapes, postage for sending out the materials to the parents. If the debrief time is truly considered to be a high priority, then we will give it the time, finances and benefits of careful planning to ensure that it becomes all that the Lord intends for it to be.
2. KKI Debrief Days Primary Components: a) Time for each staff and young person to prayerfully reflect on: What they have learned about who God is, who they are in Christ, what God’s will is for their lives. Sample response under “God’s will for my life”: God desires to spend time with me each day. What changes these freshly discovered truths need to bring in their daily walk as they return home. Sample response: I need to make the time each morning and evening to communicate with God. What practical steps need to be taken to facilitate these changes: Sample responses: I need to talk to my parents about this and ask them to help me wake up; I need to set my alarm clock for 30 minutes earlier; I need to be in bed by 10:00pm each evening as much as possible; I need to continue to keep my own journal.
These items should all be written on the Personal Report form and photocopies made. The original stays with the author, one copy to parents or spiritual leader, one for KK files.
b) Time to share highlights from their personal reflections with action group, family team and combined team in audible form. It is good to tape record these testimonies.
c) Time to write a brief statement of the main thing they have learned or experienced during the outreach. To be turned in on a separate sheet to be used in the team report or other KK promotional material. Include name, age, sex and nation.
d) Time to consider the special challenges associated with going home: Teaching topics could include: Review Levels of Discipline: imposed, personal, discipline of the Holy Spirit. Discuss the fact that it is harder to walk than run. Candidly face special family and church factors that will require special grace and a practicing of abiding in Christ. Prayerfully commit to God’s highest and minister personally.
Returning Arrogant Hero or Anointed Servant: Life change will speak more than any words. Talk about the dangers of comparing short-term outreach excitement with everyday fulfilling servanthood. Also talk about their primary allegiance needing to be to the Lord, their family and local church. Consider the dangers of living from one outreach to another. The KK experience should reinforce their support of home life, not detract from it.
101 Debrief / Follow up Spiritual Warfare Principles: Greater privileges equal greater responsibilities. We cannot adjust back to the way we lived before the truth we have received. Bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance. There is no armor for our backs. To the extent that we have overcome the enemy on outreach, the enemy is justly allowed to counter—attack us when we least expect it. This testing is designed to strengthen our character and dependency on God.
Our need to return alert, diligent, not fearing the enemy but ready by God’s grace to continue to walk in victory regardless of what he may try to throw at us.
The Family as a Team: Reinforce the importance of them working with their parents, embracing the concept of the family as a team opposed to just pursuing their own individual interests. Candidly discuss and pray through unique family (parent, brother, sister) problems and the new beginnings they can pray and work toward.
e) Time to pray over each person to send him or her on his or her way in the power of the Holy Spirit.
f) Time to relax, eat good food and play games with good team friends with the pressure of outreach over. A closing dress—up banquet is a wonderful capstone memory. Fun skits that are not hurtful or off—color are great aspects of celebration. Staff can do skits as well as young people. A balance between tearful goodbyes and gratitude for the eternity of friendship ahead needs to be wisely led by discerning leadership.
Time to consider the tour written report before the tour is disbanded is difficult to accomplish but makes a huge difference. Consider what tour participants can take home if debrief days are efficiently handled by staff: A written report they can use in making their reports to family and church. A personal report outline for personal use and heart sharing. Tour photo and completion certificate. Tape of tour reporting time with a few key songs. All the signed memorabilia important to kids. An order form of further materials and opportunities with KK. A staff thank—you letter to the parents.
3. Summary of Logistical Details for Staff to Cover
a) Completing of all financial accounting.
b) Completing of written tour report. Photocopy of report to be given to staff and young people.
c) Completing of individual child’s evaluation form by staff.
d) Sending of the child’s evaluation form with personal report completed by young person with thank you letter and team photograph by mail to each parent. Some may choose to include: Tour report tape, Family as a Team teaching tape, and further KKI opportunities and materials order form as well. Children tend to forget. Direct mail makes all the difference. Remember, first and last impressions are lasting. That family may want to continue to partner with you.
102 Debrief / Follow up e) Completing of KKI Operational Profile report for KK offices to be mailed immediately.
f) Complete tour scrapbook.
g) Complete all photographic materials except elaborate video editing. If possible, show slides from tour on the first debrief night.
h) Be sure all travel arrangements are covered. More accidents have occurred on the way home than at any other time on KK tours.
i) Try to launder and press all costumes. Organize trunks and storage plan with clear definition of who and how this will be followed up. Be sure all borrowed materials are returned in as good if not better condition. Financially cover discrepancies right away, without waiting to be asked.
j) Fill—in completion certificates.
k) Organize the banquet, including review of skits.
l) Duplicate tour report tape from combined family time.
m) Photocopy: Personal Report Form A—l, original to child/youth; copy to parents, KK files. Personal Evaluation Form: original to parents, copy to pastor if appropriate, copy for KK files.
n) Make sure all snacks, meals, facilities and equipment for all activities are well prepared and trouble free. Have a “plan B” to cope with weather changes, etc.
4. Sample Schedule for a Two Day Debrief Time
Day One:
Rise and shine! 30 min Special breakfast 30 min Clean up, turn in laundry 15 min Short worship / Quiet time 15 min Introduce debrief days. Hand out debrief materials, evaluation forms 15 min Review goals of home prep, camp, outreach, life after outreach. Explain materials (forms A and B) 1 hr Personal Evaluation time 1. What have I learned from my KKI experience? (Form A1) 30 min Break 30 min 2. Teaching topic: How we develop our character and relationship with God through thought, word, action, habit patterns. “Walk, not faint” lifestyle, not just outreach challenges. 1 hr 3. What changes will this mean in my life as I go home? (Form A2) 15 min Break 30 min 4. Teaching: Skit on goals of discipline: enforced, self, Holy Spirit. Keys on how to form good habits 1 hr 5. How will I practically make these changes permanent? (Form A , Section 3) 1.5 hr Lunch - Hamburgers, pizza (something special) 30 min Teaching: Skit and explanation with discussion on Conceited Hero vs. Loving servant. Returning home goals: attitude and procedures
103 Debrief / Follow up 1.5 hr Action group sharing from morning evaluation time. Write down and discuss problems and plan of action. Pray for each other. 15 min Snack 1.5 hr Fun recreation time 1 hr Picnic supper 1 hr Logistical details for following day introduced. Immediate items covered. 1 hr Prepare skits for next day 1 hr Evening snack. Show available slides/photos, ask for memorabilia to be brought the next day for scrapbook. (possible TLT sneak-out) Debrief Day Two
Rise and shine! (30 min later than usual) 30 min Delicious breakfast 30 min Clean up, pick up laundry 30 min Worship / personal quiet time 45 min Write out report on Form A2 a. One concise personal growth highlight b. Narrative account of most meaningful ministry opportunity written creatively 15 min Break, snacks 2 hr Whole team sharing time recorded on audio tape. 2 min per person 1 hr Lunch time / Clean up. TLT group should meet with leaders for a luncheon briefing during this time. TLT Luncheon Components: Challenge the teens with further leadership opportunities at home, church, or KKI. Older teens should be presented with possibility of attending the next KKI conference in their area by contacting the closest KKI leaders to them so they can attend as teen delegates. They should be informed of career opportunities with KKI including training schools (DTS, PCYM). For those showing special interest, personal counseling time would be in order. 1 hr Recreation time. All staff should take part. Be sure to play games that everyone can be involved in that do not promote harmful competition. 1 hr Help with wrap-up logistics and preparation for love feast 1 hr Final rehearsal of skits 1hr Time for everyone to get ready for the love feast. Leave for love feast allowing plenty of time for travel. Try to start by 6:30 P.M, these events tend to go very long 3 – 4 hrs Love feast, special program, farewells, commissioning service
5. Love Feast Ingredients What to consider when planning your banquet: a) As fancy a decor and table setting as possible, with atmospheric music. b) Special banquet and outreach theme banner displayed. c) Name cards can be attached to a small souvenir gift from the team. d) Completion certificate with team photo can also be placed on their plate or handed out during dinner. e) Special dinner entertainment music by some of the team is a possibility as well. f) Brother/sister growth groups and family team members can be arranged to sit together. g) An overview plan for the evening should be given that shows how the fun skits prayer, commissioning and farewells can form a balanced treasured experience. h) Fun skits can come next. One wise, balanced staff person should preview the skits to ensure that nothing off—color or critical is included. The best guide is “If in doubt, don’t!” i) A recognition of the significance of the team members and their accomplishments can be expressed by the tour director and others. 104 Debrief / Follow up j) A time of going to one another, affirming, taking pictures, time to individually sign diaries. This session could be closed with a dress—up team photo. k) The banquet can end “looking ahead” ~ A short encouraging word on the family team they are joining as they go home is appropriate. You may want to ask them to stand if they are willing to commit before God to serve their families as their new team members. This can be followed by a time of prayerful commissioning. It might be appropriate to read through their completion certificate, give a scriptural promise of Christ’s abiding presence. Then, in a way that suits your team, lay hands on each young person. Often this is done in family teams. Again, the prayer should include prayer for their families at home. l) After prayer, keeping the focus on the Lord in a short time of worship, possibly ending with joining hands and singing the Lord’s Prayer.
It is wisdom not to allow too much time for tears and sorrow regarding farewells. The young people are usually quite tired from the outreach and vulnerable to emotional extremes that could hinder their capacity to embrace what is awaiting them at home (i.e. some have been known to grieve for their KK friends for weeks.)
Asking that everyone prepare for bed soon after the banquet is over and enforcing that direction will probably serve the best interests of the young people.
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6. Personal Report Form A—l
If you have kept a daily record of what God has been teaching you in your journal, then a summary of that material will be a big help in filling out this personal report. If you have not, then ask the Lord to help you remember some highlights in each category.
What is the form for and who will use it?
Many people are going to ask you what happened in your life during the tour. This report will help you to organize your thoughts.
Your next steps as you return home will set a new pattern, perhaps for life. This form is designed to help you treasure and make use of what you have learned so that you can glorify God more effectively and take significant steps toward your full potential.
The original copy is yours to keep, one copy will be kept by the KK team director as a reminder of you and the experiences you have shared in together. To understand what God has done in your life is the team director’s “reward” instead of a salary! No part of this form will be printed or shown to non—KKI staff without your written permission. Also, with your permission we would like to send a copy to your parents by mail so that you can talk about it when you get home and they can understand and support you in your continuing walk with the Lord.
Relax. Take your time. There are no right or wrong answers. Just be open and honest. Let the Holy Spirit help you to really remember what He’s been teaching you as you prepare to go home. If you need help in completing this form, just ask a staff person you are comfortable with to assist you.
Have a great time of personal reflection. The next few hours may be the most important part of your KK experience, so don’t let anything distract you.
Please list as many items as you like in each section. Use extra paper if necessary.
106 Debrief / Follow up Personal Report Form A-1
Your Name ______Date ______Team Name______
Please list as many items as you like in each section. Use extra paper if necessary.
Section A. What have I learned during my recent -KKI experience about:
Who God is: a) Name the attribute ______b) Illustrate the way this became real to you: ______
Who I am in Him: a) Name the quality: ______b) Illustrate the way this became real to you: ______
God’s will for my life: a) What has God shown you? ______b) How did He show you? ______
Section B. What changes will these freshly discovered truths need to make in my life as I go home? (How you used to be and how you want to change.) ______
How will I practically make these changes as I go home? (State the topic and what your present plan is) ______
107 Debrief / Follow up Personal Report Form A-2
Name ______Age ______Date ______Team Name ______
Short Report 1: Briefly describe one highlight of your personal growth experience with KKI. ______
Short Report 2: Write a brief personalized description of one ministry opportunity you had during this outreach. ______
(Please note: Don’t exaggerate or add to what God really did through you. Remember, obedience is success. Maybe what you did doesn’t seem so great to you, but in God’s eyes He saw that it came from your heart. Let’s not be ashamed of how we have served Him. Let’s honor Him with a testimony of what He did through us. Tell it just the way it happened. That way, He really will be glorified.)
108 Debrief / Follow up 7. KKI Evaluation Form B
Name______Name of Team______
What did you specifically find enjoyable and meaningful about the following aspects of your KKI experience?
1. Please give a short answer on the line next to each activity.
2. On a scale of 1 - 10, how well did each area help you to learn about who God is, who you are in Jesus and how you can enjoy and serve Him? Action Group Time 1 — 10 ______Family Time 1 — 10 ______Quiet Time 1 — 10 ______Worship Time 1 — 10 ______Intercession Time 1 — 10 ______Teaching Time 1 — 10 ______Free Time 1 — 10 ______Meal Time 1 — 10 ______Rehearsal Time 1 — 10 ______Exercise Time 1 — 10 ______Outreach Time 1 — 10 ______BT Time 1 — 10 ______TLT Time 1 — 10 ______Travel Time 1 — 10 ______
What recommendations would you make that would improve the: a) Home Qualifying Program______b) Camp______c) Outreach______d) Debrief Times______
109 Debrief / Follow up 8. Components for Tour Completion Certificate
KKI ______Outreach Completion Certificate
This certificate is given on the ______day of ______20___, in recognition of the fact that ______has completed the ______outreach in a manner which truly glorified God and effectively served the will of Jesus Christ in the lives of many people throughout………..
You are now officially welcomed to be a lifetime alumnus member of the KKI International ministry family. Any way we can continue to serve you will be our privilege. You are further recognized to be a chosen, anointed child of the King, a King’s Kid who has every potential of fulfilling a key role in completing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in your lifetime, which is to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature in whatsoever way God leads you, Matthew 16:15.
Outstanding Character Traits:______
Commendable Achievements:______
A Scripture Promise for You:______
Prayer of Blessing: ______, may the Lord continue to reveal Himself and His ways to you. May His will for your life unfold in its entirety. May His presence, authority and grace rest mightily upon you. May the Lamb of God receive the full reward of His sufferings as we unite our hearts with His in order to see His will done on earth as it is in heaven.
Your friends and partners in faith, (Tour Director) (Other titled outreach staff)
Leave room for friends’ signatures; for a team photo to be mounted on the certificate. Provide a small cardboard folder or tube to protect it on the way home!
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9. Sample Letter to Parents
Dear______,
We have been greatly privileged to be able to serve you and your family by having ______on our team. ______has/have been a tremendous blessing to us and many others. It is also our prayer that in sane way we may have reinforced God’s call on their lives. We recognize that God has given you as parents the primary responsibility and privilege of discipling ______into an understanding of who God is and how to live in a manner that truly pleases Him. It is our conviction that what happens after ______returns home, the walking out of the truths encountered on this outreach, under your leadership, will determine whether or not there will be lasting results from this wonderful time we had together.
To serve you in assessing what has happened and how to best facilitate a follow-through strategy under your leadership, we have attempted to formulate two communication pieces. 1. Your child has filled out a personal report form that shares their perspective on what has happened, what changes they hope to make as they return home, and sane ideas on how to practically carry out these changes. 2. A personal evaluation form that contains observations we have made that we trust will help to bridge the communication gap which may have been created during this outreach.
We would like to recommend that you set aside time as soon as ______gets home to not only hear their “stories” but to discuss in a very intimate way what is contained in these two communication forms. We are praying that you will experience an even greater level of partnership between you and your child - that out of it will flow a new depth of friendship and joy in discovering God’s purpose for your family team.
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B. MAIL AFTER OUTREACH
Letter to participants and parents
Note: Suggestion on how to encourage a participant.
Dear participant, Dear parents,
Greetings in Jesus’ name from the KKI ministry family!
We are rejoicing in the wonderful way the Lord formed, anointed, launched and lead the ______outreach. A small part of the results are now visible, but we hope and believe that on the long range following fruits will be seen: In the daily life of each individual participant In the families of the participants In the development of the body of Christ In the spreading of the gospel in the visited areas In the development of children and youth ministries in the visited churches
1. Outreach Results: a) Toward the father: The primary ministry of KKI is worship and obedience unto God - what is often ignored and even ridiculed.
b) In the young peoples lives: Without exception, each of the young people who are participants in this years tour, showed evidence of new intimacy with God and breakthroughs in their capacity to live for Him with greater freedom and consistency. Healing from past hurts, greater understanding of what it means to walk with God, the development of new habits in quiet time and worship were some of these observable changes.
c) Toward the lost and hurting: Again and again after the concerts, KKI could be seen praying with weeping people of all ages who would be coming back to the Lord, entering the kingdom for the first time, or receiving some form of spiritual or physical healing. It is not our policy to publish statistics in this area, but to say they personally prayed with many dozens of people would be a conservative estimate.
d) Toward the development of KKI family-teen-children’s-ministries: Wherever we went, pastors, youthworkers, parents and teachers expressed new found visions for what God wants to do in the lives of young people. This was sparked by what they saw in KKI on and off stage. Long range ministry partnerships are expected to spring as a result of this. In some ways it was claiming a new dimension of God’s working amongst children and teens throughout these areas. Only time will be able to unfold the results of this tour. The purpose of which in part will be to follow up these many meaningful contacts that have been made during this outreach.
e) Open doors for other Christian ministries: Again and again local leaders expressed surprise and joy at the size of the crowd, unusual freedom and depth of response from the people. Ps. 8:2 describes how the evidence of breakthroughs in the heavenlies which promises wide open doors of ongoing ministries for others in the body of Christ in the areas where we visited.
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Number of km (miles) travelled: ______Number of team members: ______Staff ______Young peoples ______Nations represented: ______Number of intercession times: ______Number of concerts: ______Number of people reached (rough estimate): ______
We would like to thank you for partnering with us in this adventure of faith, through your children.
3. An Even Greater Coming Challenge: KKI International exists to challenge, equip, mobilize and establish young people, born since the early seventies into their full destiny in Christ. Because of these goals, it is necessary to understand both the dangers and the long range purposes of an outreach such as the one that has just been conducted. We would like to list five areas of danger that we would like you as parents and KKI participants to be aware of. We will also go on to list some of the keys to help make the most out of what has happened on this outreach.
DANGERS: A KKI-outreach can pressure children and teenager into saying and doing things out of the wrong motive. What is meant by this is that, if the young people and children are not motivated out of a genuine love for the Lord and do not take steps of faith in obedience to God’s voice to them, then they are in danger of moving into hypocrisy and dead works. Every effort is made to avoid this by continually letting the young people know that they do not have to worship God, they do not have to witness, but that this is an opportunity in helping them to focus on the reason that they are there. If you notice some unnatural striving and an almost super-spiritual attitude amongst the children, then they may have participated in ministry out of a fear of what others would think, competition with others, a desire to please people, and the parents help will be needed in correcting this error. The next danger is that children and young people leaving the outreach would think that standing in front crowds, praying for the sick, and doing the more sensational public ministry is more obeying their parents, going to school would be of lesser importance. We’ve talked about the fact that in God’s kingdom “success is obedience”. For example, if one has the choice between praying for someone who is very sick to be healed, and washing dishes, the question can not be, which is more important, but what is it that God wants you to do in that situation. Because in effect, God is not impressed with what we actually do but with a heart attitude of obedience. We have challenged the young people to go home and to learn what it is to serve the Lord in a sometimes less sensational setting, but to learn what it is to really please the Lord in the way they live day to day. Another area is the difference between going home as a hero and going home as a servant. This is similar to the second point, but has been addressed separately because of the fact that if the enemy can not keep us from doing something, he will be sure to get behind us and encourage us to become proud. Our prayer is that the young people will be quick to commit themselves to you as their parents, to serve, love and obey in your household, to serve in the church and to serve in their school. But if this does not occur, and a self focused, prideful attitude somehow develops, then we have really missed one of the main purposes of this outreach. We must be very careful that the servant mentality in heart, rather than the hero image, is something that is followed through on when we go home. Condemnation: The young people have in most cases received further reinforcement of truth that they have learned before, and in some cases, teaching and truth in something they have not learned before. As we all know, if we do not walk in the truth that we have received, then there is a heaviness, guilt, sense of condemnation and unfulfillment that comes into our lives. To the level that we have been given the privilege of truth, we have the responsibilities. It is important for us to understand this, so that we can expect of the children new things and new
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standards in various areas. We must be careful that during the outreach they don’t receive so much truth, both through teaching as well as through experience that they are not able to apply these when they go home and as a result, come under condemnation. A new level of spiritual warfare: These young people and children have been involved in standing against the enemy and overcoming strongholds of darkness through their worship, and through their obedience to the Lord, through their heart attitudes of righteousness and their love for the Lord and others. The enemy is very angry because of his defeat at the hands of these. It has been our observation that if young people go home and try to adjust without walking in the truth that they have received not only there danger of condemnation and discouragement, but there also seems to be a new level of attack that they are entrusted with. If we understand correctly God’s purpose in allowing the enemy to test and attack us, it is so that we can develop further our ability to fight and to stand. It seems that with new truth and further revelation, God allows the enemy to test us in greater ways. If the young people do not understand this and walk in the new levels of responsibilities, we have noticed that many of them are knocked down, and are defeated. They are actually worse off than before the outreach even started. These are very real dangers that we have faced and talked about with the young people, but we want you as parents to be very aware of these.
The long-range purpose of an outreach like this, is to give you as parents an opportunity to see your children in possibly a new level of capacity spiritually. It is like standing back to see your children from a distance. We are hoping that you will invite your children to join you as partners in faith, as you as a family continue to seek the will of God and obey Him. We have challenged the young people to go home and to expect on their part to contribute more towards the call of God on your family. In order to do this, we have noted that there is the importance of you sitting down and talking through what they have learned, what changes they feel should take place in their lives, and what practical things they need to do in order to facilitate these changes. We have asked the young people to prepare in doing this with you, and you may have already done it, but this is very important. The outreach, in our understanding, only has value to the extend that it produces long range results. These results can only come as what has happened on the outreach links with your life as a family in the day to day activities. An area that has been a help in our families is to invite the children to join us in regular times of prayer where we ask the Lord to show us what we can do as a family to serve others. Before the excitement of outreach subsides too much, may we encourage you to challenge your children in new dimensions of service to the Lord together.
We have noticed that when one child goes on an outreach, it is possible for parents to use excitement of what has happened as a way to nurture greater level of participation in the things of God by the whole family. This may mean something as simple as praying together about who you would have come over to your home for hospitality and finding a way for each one to participate in this. It does not have to mean going out in public ministry, but there is the obvious need to continue to challenge even if it is just to recognize and serve a neighbor in practical ways of gardening or painting. In particular, it is important for those young people who have had the KKI type of opportunity to continue to give in the context of every day living - at home, at church and school. We trust that the short time we had with your child will in some way serve you, your family, and will help to reinforce the development of lifestyles of giving.
If there have been some good results in your children’s life, or there are things you would like to express that would be a help to us in further developing these programs, we would appreciate hearing from you. It is our hope that by God’s grace, we can serve families, teenagers and children both on year-round basis and discipleship in the local church as well
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as in various levels of short term outreach, and that the numbers of people who can be blessed through this will increase substantially over the next few years. Thank you once again for your trust in us, and we look forward to an ongoing relationship with you. God bless you as you continue to serve the Lord together.
4. Overview After the outreach, if possible while the staff is still around, we should try to get the following communication pieces to the participants:
A short general report of the outreach with a description of the highlights. Younger children are often not able to give a general overview on things that happened. A group picture For a performing arts team: a copy of a full concert with life solo voices, maybe even testimonies A full address list of all team members Probably a card with personal prayer impressions and encouragement’s of the staff to the participants If necessary a written confirmation of the outstanding tour fees. A pay check A letter to the parents in which we: • Give them some general hints how they can support their child in its spiritual growth • report on the changes that we have seen in the live of their child
A letter to the participant in which we: • Remind him/her of the reality of the spiritual battle and give helps on how to deal with it • encourage him/her to pray for the people that we have met during the outreach • encourage him/her to stay in touch with other outreach participants and to pray for them
KKI Child & Youth Ministries STAFF & VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Position Applying for: ______
PERSONAL DATA (please print)
FULL NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
TOWN/CITY: ______PROVINCE: ______POSTAL CODE: ______
COUNTRY: ______HOME TELEPHONE: ______WORK TELEPHONE: ______
FAX: ______E – MAIL: ______
AGE: ______SEX: ______BIRTHDATE: YEAR: ______MONTH: ______DAY: ______
ALBERTA/other HEALTH CARE NUMBER:______
DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER: ______CLASS: ______PROVINCE/STATE: ______
CITIZENSHIP:______PASSPORT#:______EXPIRES:______
LANGUAGES: (list the languages you speak from best to least)______
MARITAL STATUS: single married divorced widowed separated remarried
CHILDREN: (list names, ages and sex)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
NEXT OF KIN TO NOTIFY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
FULL NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
TOWN/CITY: ______PROVINCE: ______POSTAL CODE: ______
COUNTRY: ______HOME PHONE: ______WORK PHONE: ______
PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Please briefly summarize your spiritual history. ______
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2. What Christian books or periodicals have influenced you the most and why? ______
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3. What people have influenced you the most and why? ______
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4. What has been your previous leadership experience in church/youth programs? ______
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5. Do you presently have a leadership position in your church/youth organization? ______
6. Please describe any previous YWAM/King’s Kids experience. ______
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7. Do you have a primary calling to the children/youth of the world? Explain. ______
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8. Have you been on a YWAM/ King's Kids team before? If yes, when and what team? ______
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What was your function or staff title? ______
9. What is your ongoing vision as it pertains to YWAM/ King's Kids? ______
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10. Why do you feel the Lord has called you to be a part of this YWAM/ King's Kids leadership team? ______
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11. Describe your personal gifts/qualifications that you feel would be of service to the team. ______
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12. In what areas/responsibilities could you see yourself involved during the YWAM/King's Kids outreach or ministry? ____
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13. Are you able and willing to submit to the rules of YWAM/King's Kids and support the main leaders even if this means a change in your style of leading? Yes No
14. Have you read YWAM's policies for children/youth workers? To be answered after you are given the policies Yes No
15. Are you in agreement with these policies? Yes No If no, why? ______
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16. Have you ever been reported by another person to the police or legal authorities in any country for child abuse, endangerment, or neglect? Yes No If yes, please explain. ______
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17. With your present lifestyle, can you set a godly example? Yes No
18. How do you believe your KKI/YWAM involvement will impact your present church/family community commitments during the next months? ______
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19. Are your church leaders and/or family supporting you in this venture? ______
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20. Is there anything else we should know about your situation (i.e. finances, health, diet, special circumstances, etc.)
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PERSONAL REFERENCES
FULL NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
TOWN/CITY: ______PROVINCE: ______POSTAL CODE: ______
COUNTRY: ______HOME PHONE: ______WORK PHONE: ______
RELATION TO YOU (Pastor, Elder, Employer, etc.) ______
FULL NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
TOWN/CITY: ______PROVINCE: ______POSTAL CODE: ______
COUNTRY: ______HOME PHONE: ______WORK PHONE: ______
RELATION TO YOU (Pastor, Elder, Employer, etc.) ______
STAFF AGREEMENT I am prepared to give my best for the duration of the YWAM/King's Kids camp and outreach or staff position. I am prepared to perform functions and duties, for which I do not particularly care, with a serving heart. I want to become a part in contributing towards the unity of the leadership. I am aware that the daily schedule in King's Kids Outreaches and camps are very full and quite intensive. I am prepared to fully give of my talents and strengths, even when this means the giving up of my free time.
Signature: ______Date: ______
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any reference or church listed in this application to give you any information they may have regarding my character and fitness for children/youth work, and I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to you.
Signature: ______Date: ______
Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the policies of Youth With A Mission and King's Kids International, and refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of my work on behalf of Youth With a Mission and King's Kids International.
Signature: ______Date: ______
I understand that payment of the required fees must be made in Canadian currency prior to or upon my arrival or according to schedule, unless otherwise approved by the trip planners or program coordinator, before the program’s commencement. Further, I agree to meet in a timely manner, prior to the completion of the program, all personal expenses incurred during my involvement with this missions trip or term as staff.
Signature:______Date:______
KKI Child & Youth Ministries Alberta 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email) Thursday, December 12, 2002
Name Address Province, Postal Code Country
Dear Applicant:
KKI Outreach Team- Summer 2001
We are very pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into our King’s Kids outreach team. God has been speaking to us about what He wants to accomplish in and through us this summer. We are expecting great things from Him. We have prayed, trusting God to lead us. As we prayed about you, we received clear confirmation that it was right that you join us. We are now looking forward to sharing the details of times of prayer with you. In the meantime, this acceptance letter is our way of saying welcome.
With the excitement of this summer’s outreach increasing, it’s important to remember, that there is-much to be done during the preparation phase, so that the training camp and outreach will be all that God wants it to be. Enclosed you will find your Preparation Package.
This just the start of the race. It is going to take a sincere heart commitment, daily diligence plus team work with your family and our staff to in this race for Jesus (1 Cor. 9:24, 2 Tim. 4:7). The preparation materials are not optional, they are the first part of the race. It is where we find out what you are really made of. Just like a real race, you can be disqualified if you don’t run the race according to the rules (2 Tim. 2:5). We are praying that you will enjoy giving your very best for Jesus, starting now. We believe you can do it, if you humbly trust Him daily to help you.
The preparation materials are not that hard, especially for the teenagers. They are designed to realistically fit into our already busy schedule. Since they represent preparation efforts for ministry in which God intends to use you to declare who He really is, to silence the enemy and see people healed and brought into the family of God, don’t you think the enemy is smart enough to try and stop you now? Yes, even in the little things? I have noticed that young people who get a good start are hard to stop. Don’t let the devil and his helpers rob you of that good start.
Jesus commanded his disciples to watch-and-pray so that they would not enter into temptation (Matt. 26:41). Pray every day for the King’s Kids outreach and for the country we will be visiting. Include in this the needs listed below and be alert particularly about those things that would harden your heart like violent movies and TV-shows or hard rock. Be on your guard against unclean conversations, books or heart away from God. Please guard against them. Remember, blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God and purity is power. Guard your tongue, that tongue that God wants to use for speaking life changing words. In short, recognize now that you are being set apart for the Lord for a particular task. This will mean changes (Joshua 3:5). Consecrate means to be set apart for the Lord’s purpose.
In committing to this program you have just declared active war on the enemy so watch for his commando raids that will come through your eye gate, ear gate and thought gate. Each morning put on your armour and choose to fear the Lord. If you don’t know, ask your parents or other spiritual leaders. They will be glad to help. Rather than being on the defensive, afraid of failing – move on the attack and live a life of instant joyful obedience to God’s word and voice and to your parents as well as other leaders. Do the will of God with all your heart. Remember, this is your ministry and it is beginning right now. God has called you. Now what are you going to do with this opportunity? I will be very interested to hear along with the rest of the KKI staff. Your parents and relatives will be watching and your enemies as well. Yes, along with the rest of us, God is watching and He’s waiting to be invited by you into a full partnership in this adventure. This is your chance. Go for it.
If friends or other family members have also applied for King’s Kids, but haven’t been accepted, guard your heart from pride, stay humble. Pray that this time might serve for the best in their lives and help them in that way. Maybe next summer it will be the right timing for them to participate in a King’s Kids outreach. In the meantime, God seems to have something that is more important for them. We should never forget: God has time. Step by step He brings us closer to Jesus. Only He knows the next best step. Let us trust m and give our very best. He deserves it!
PS: Make sure both of your parents read this letter. Thank you!
In Christ,
Outreach Director
KKI Child & Youth Ministries 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email)
Thank you for your inquiry about short-term summer mission’s opportunities. It is very important that our ministry hears clearly from the Lord regarding the direction He wants us to take. As we have been praying and talking with others, the Lord has been giving us guidance.
Every year, thousands of young people and families participate in KKI outreaches at local, national, and international levels. Each team is a unique blend of ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Intercession, praise and worship, experiencing God and the study of God’s Word, have a central place in the life of these teams.
KKI welcomes your participation in the battle for the minds and hearts of the emerging generations. Please consider joining us.
KKI Outreach Strategies 1. H.A.N.D.S. (Helping a Neighbor Develop and Serve) Teams with an emphasis on practical serving and mercy ministries use their practical and technical gifts to serve others: building a preschool on Manila’s “garbage dump”; renovating an orphanage in Romania; clearing an airport runway in the Amazon Jungle. These teams work on projects in other cultures and needy situations, showing God’s love to people through “hands on “ ministry.
2. Performing Arts These are teams which communicate through music, creative movement, drama and personal testimonies. They aim to take God’s message of love and hope to where people are at in the streets, schools, prisons, hospitals, shopping centers, at civil gatherings, and on television and radio. This message of friendship has been warmly received at many international events and by every level of society.
3. Sports These teams are formed around sports and team games (e.g. soccer). Christian values are communicated through fairness in competition, excellence of skill and the building of personal friendships.
Summer 2001 This summer we will be running a multi-team bootcamp at the beginning of the outreaches. The multi-team bootcamp will equip those participating in local, national, and international KKI summer outreaches. It will take place in or nearby Calgary, Alberta. The structure will look like this: a) Niko - July 18 – 22 (for outreach team leaders) (5 days) please read brochure or visit our website at www.kingskids.net/alberta/niko b) Outreach Bootcamp – July 23 – 26 (for all participants) (4 days) c) Outreach – July 27 – various (sending out all teams) (10 – 17 days)
1. Local Outreach Kalispell, Montana - H.A.N.D.S. or Northern Canada to some Native Reserves - H.A.N.D.S and/or Sports team (basketball, soccer). Dates: July 27 – Aug 5 (10 days) after the bootcamp Costs: Approximately $500 CDN (subject to change) includes bootcamp, transportation, food, accommodation, administration, and a T shirt. Does not include transportation before or after outreach.
2. International Outreach KKI Western Canada has taken a focus on China, including outreaches in China and forming relationships with nations that surround China. The 2001 team will be a H.A.N.D.S team into China or a “rim” nation of China. Conformation on location will be forthcoming. Dates: July 27 – Aug 12 (17 days) after the bootcamp Costs: Approximately $2500 CDN (subject to change) includes bootcamp, airfare, transportation, accommodation, food, administration, and a T-shirt. Does not include visa, passport, immunizations, and transportation before or after outreach. Visa: Tourist visa Immunizations: Required: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio Recommended: Hepatitis A and B Not Needed: Typhoid, Influenza We need to check into the situation of Malaria
Who is KKI
KKI Child & Youth Ministries is a worldwide ministry of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) committed to leading children and teens of all nations into a proven heart knowledge of God and together make Jesus Christ known to all people in fulfilling the Great Commission. KKI equips, challenges, mobilizes and establishes this “emerging generation” of young people through a partnership with the family, the local church and Youth With A Mission. KKI was formerly known as King’s Kids International.
Procedure Step 1 Read the Application Procedure Step 2 Hand out Reference Forms and fill out Application, Medical Release and Parent Release Step 3 Mail in Application, Medical Release, Parent Release, and $35 application fee Step 4 Wait for Acceptance Package or further notice from KKI
In Him
KKI Staff
Application Procedure
Read with your parents or legal guardians carefully through this introductory information material. Discuss goals, purposes, program content and application procedures until you are satisfied that there is sufficient understanding of the program. If you have basic questions or concerns please call or write us. This is all in order to facilitate an effective and active seeking of the Lord and the ability to fill in the application and reference forms adequately.
Apply the Following:
(1) COMMIT THINGS UNTO GOD Commit this opportunity of a possible participation on a KKI team with your family to the Lord in prayer.
(2) CONFIRMATION Pray to the Lord for a clear word for your own participation. If you do not know how, ask your parents or if necessary a spiritual advisor. It is important that you hear from God for yourselves. If you do not or are not able to understand your participation in a KK outreach, involvement should not be pursued other than as part of a family participation.
(3) ASKING GOD Ask God for yourselves as parents if KKI is really the best next step in your child's growth experience. This will require setting aside all of your own opinions as to the capabilities and abilities of your child in order to allow the Lord to show you a new dimension of calling.
(4) SHARING WITH PARENTS Come together with your parents at a pre-determined time to share what God has shown.
(5) CONFIRMATION THROUGH PARENTS AND SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP If there is substantial direction to pursue the KKI program, the facts should be recorded in the appropriate section of the application form. Your parents, as well as the family's spiritual counsellor or pastor, should pray so that they can confirm this direction.
(6) ATTACKS Keep in mind: the enemy hates and fears the potential of God in you. He will do everything to delay, interfere or confuse your prayer times. Difficulties in this area should be viewed in most cases as satanic resistance to an important step of faith. Please be determined and diligent to press through first in prayer. Delayed prayer can only bring greater pressure and confusion.
(7) APPLICATIONIf you have clear direction from God to pursue the KKI outreach, proceed to fill in the application forms and distribute the reference forms. Each part should be filled in by the designated person. If you are too young to fill in the form, then ask your parents or guardians to act as a scribe. The answers, choices and words should be yours.
(8) DEADLINE AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURE Please note the deadline in the fact sheet for the receiving of applications. Very few are considered after this date. Cheques or money orders covering the application fee of $35 should be made out to YWAM and mailed in with the completed application form. Please make sure to include an honestly and carefully completed application form with application fee all in one envelope.
(9) REFERENCE FORMS Be sure to share with the persons filling out the reference forms the nature of the outreach you are applying for. As a courtesy to those filling in the reference forms, please attach a self-addressed envelope and valid stamp to speed processing.
MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO:
KKI / YWAM 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, Alberta, T2Z 3M3 (403) 290-1299 phone & fax email: [email protected]
KKI Participant Application For Local and International Outreaches
Outreach Applying For: ______
Important: Please enclose a registration fee of $35
Personal Data (Please Print)
Full Name: ______Last First Middle Preferred
Address: ______
City: ______Province/State______Postal/Zip Code: ______
Country: ______Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______
Email: ______Birthday: ______
Age: _____ Gender: ______Languages Spoken: ______
Next Of Kin To Notify In Case Of An Emergency
Full Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Province/State______Postal/Zip Code: ______
Country: ______Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______
Full Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Province/State______Postal/Zip Code: ______
Country: ______Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______
Personal Information Please Note: These questions are designed to help us learn who you are, and NOT if you are good enough. Many KKI members come from single parent homes. Please be honest. 1. Do you have both parents Yes/No If no, please explain circumstance______
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Father’s Name ______Occupation ______
Mother’s Name ______Occupation ______2. Please list any brothers and sisters you have, giving name, age, and gender for each:
3. How do you get along with your father? Great______OK______Poor______
4. How do you get along with your mother? Great______OK______Poor______
5. How do you get along with your brothers/sisters? Great______OK______Poor______
6. If you could change anything about your relationship with your parents, what would it be and why?
7. If you could change anything about your relationship with your brother/sister, what would it be and why?
Guidance 1. What do you think are the important parts of the KKI ministry? ______
2. How has God directed you to come on this outreach? ______
3. How much of your decision to apply is your own idea, and how much your parents? ______
4. If you have been on a KKI outreach before, where was it, and what areas of your life has it helped you to grow? ______
Relationship With God 1. Do you set aside time to be alone with God everyday? Yes/No If “no” how often do you meet with God? ______
2. If you could change something with your relationship with God, what would it be? ______
Ministry Skills 1. Have you ever spoken before a large group of people Yes / No 2. Do you have any fear of speaking/presenting in front of people Yes / No 3. Do you like to express yourself with words (poems, stories, letters, Diary) Yes / No 4. Do you play a musical instrument? Yes / No Which one, how long? ______5. Do you sing? Yes / No 6. Have you ever sung a solo? Yes / No 7. Have you ever sung in a group? Yes / No Please explain when and where.
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8. Have you ever been involved with drama? Yes / No When and where, did you enjoy it? ______
Future Goals 1. What do you desire as a career? ______
2. What do you see yourself doing in five years? ______
3. What are some of your hobbies and interests? ______
Leadership 1. Would you consider yourself to be a leader? Yes / No Please explain? ______
2. List three of your strengths and weaknesses? ______
3. What is your definition of a team? ______
Financial 1. If you are chosen in a KKI outreach, how will your expense be paid? ______
2. At this time, do you have the money for outreach fees? Yes / No 3. Do you have personal spending money? Yes / No 4. Do you need assistance with raising financial support? Yes / No
Applicant Agreement As an applicant for outreach, I take the responsibility, if accepted as a participant for this team, to obey all the rules and regulations governing my behavior during this experience and to give my full attention and support to the staff in order to make this event a success for all the participants. To complete your application, your reference forms must be completed and you must attach a $35 application fee (please make your cheque payable to Youth With A Mission).
Signed:______date: ______
Signature of Parent or Guardian If Under 18______Please Print Parent/Guardian Name______Telephone: Home ( )______Work ( )______
This section is for those applying for an international outreach only
Cross - Cultural 1. What are your expectations of this outreach? ______
2. Has God given you a burden for a nation or people group? ______
3. How do you find sharing your faith? Exciting _____ Natural ______Challenge______Awkward______Frustrating______
4. KKI Includes: Friendship Intercession Performances to: Fun Personal Ministry Poor & Needy Worship Spiritual Warfare Public areas Teaching Time with own age Radio / TV Travel Different ages Governmental Officials Evangelism Working Together Schools & Churches
5. Which of these are the most important to you? ______
6. Which of these do you most need growth in? ______
7. Some of what you will face this summer will involve many of the following experiences addressed below. Different teams will experience combinations of the following. Please answer honestly as it will help us place you in the most appropriate outreach to benefit you and the teams.
How do you respond to the following:
Enjoy Cope Refuse Not Sure No luxury of sweets, chips, junk food
Difficult living conditions
Cultural adaptation (clothing, jewelry, makeup)
Different and sometimes minimal amount of food
Not being able to communicate with language
Ability to learn a new language
Change in routine or daily schedule (i.e. meals at (9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 9:00 pm)
No electricity, running water, poor bathroom
KKI Child & Youth Ministries Youth With A Mission
MEDICAL RELEASE
I/we hereby grant permission for the performance of any emergence treatment that may be required in the case of an accident or illness wherein I am rendered unconscious or unable to approve of the required medical treatment. Or as a parent/guardian, I give permission for said treatment to be given to my minor child.
______Signature of Participant Date
Address______
Witnessed By______
Minor Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature______
MEDICAL HISTORY
ILLNESSES OR INJURIES (Check all that apply) Chronic or Recurring Illness___ Asthma___ Ear Infection___ Kidney___ Epilepsy___ Convulsions___ Diabetes___ Heart Disease___ Other___ Date of Last Health Examination______Were there any complicating medical problems noted during this exam?______Are you currently under a physicians care?______Since your last health examination have you had a serious injury?______... an illness lasting longer than a week?______... a surgical operation or fracture?______... medication prescribed by a physician or in the emergency room?______... treatment in a hospital as an inpatient or in the emergency room?______Is your minor restricted from participation in any school physical education activity?
OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS (Check all that apply) Menstrual Cramps___ Constipation___ Nosebleeds___ Motion Sickness___ Emotional Disturbances___ Sickle Cell Anemia___ Fainting___Hearing Impaired___ Special Dietary Regime___ Contact Lenses___ Glasses___Sleep Walking___ Have you ever been exposed to or do you carry any contagious diseases or infections?___ Allergies? (Specify)______Food Allergies______Are you allergic to any medications?______Do you require any medication/ pain killers for ongoing pain or illness? ______Please explain any “yes” answers to the above questions. Indicate any useful information to the leader in charge in relation to any of these health conditions. Also, indicate any activities to be encouraged or restricted. Use another sheet if necessary. ______
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YOUTH WITH A MISSION/ KKI MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Name______
Home Address______
Phone #______Sex_____Height______Weight______Age_____
Health and Accident Insurance Coverage Policy #______
Person to Be Notified in Case of Emergency______
Address______
Day Phone______Evening Phone______
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK FORM We recognize the element of risk in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with the Youth With A Mission, KKI or NIKO.
I/we certify that I/we have the necessary skills and abilities to participate in the said activities and assume full responsibility for myself (and others) for bodily injury, death, and loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of my/our) negligence in participating in said activities except to the extent such damage or injury may be due to the negligence of King’s Kids/ Youth With A Mission. I/we also agree to abide by the rules or instructions given to me verbally or written. King’s Kids/ Youth With A Mission reserves the right to refuse to allow any person to participate who is judged to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participation. I/we have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions to the entire course. The staff with King’s Kids/ Youth With A Mission do not possess medical authorization beyond competent first aid / first responder skills and therefore are not trained to distribute medication and drugs.
______Parent/Guardian Signature Date Applicant Signature Date If under 18 years of age
PARENTAL RELEASE FORM
ACTIVITY
Name of Activity ______Duration ______Place/Destination ______
Parent/Legal Guardian Parent/Legal Guardian
Name ______Name ______
Address ______Address ______
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Telephone ______Telephone ______
Participant Leader
Name ______Name ______
Address ______Address ______
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Date of Birth ______Telephone ______
To be filled out and signed by participant’s parents or legal guardian(s). If parents are separated or divorced and both have legal custody of the participant, both parties should sign this document.
1) AUTHORIZATION OF LEADER
A. Medical matters 1/We hereby authorize the above mentioned leader to retain such medical care and treatment as it seems necessary at his sole discretion accompanying the aforesaid participant while part of the above mentioned activity. 1/We agree to performance of such treatment, anesthesia and operation as, in the opinion of the attending physicians, is deemed necessary.
B. Travel I/We have studied the purpose, schedule, and itinerary of the above mentioned activity and give permission for the participant to join this program.
Participant Passport Number:
Name: ______Number: ______
C. Disciplinary matters I/We do hereby authorize leadership appropriate. In the event that the participant does not respond positively to this correction, 1/We authorize King’s Kids leadership to telephone us collect so that the next step of discipline may be determined. It is further agreed that, should there not be a clearly perceived change in response to these disciplines, the participant may be sent home at my/our expense.
2) PARENTS ASSUMPTION OF RISK
A. Agreement not to sue
I /We will never institute or assist in any action at or against King’s Kids or the above mentioned leader on account of any consequence of the participants involvement in the above mentioned activity.
B. Insurance coverage
I/We hereby confirm that we have checked with our insurance company the coverage of the above named participant in case of accident, sickness, loss or damage of property. The insurance coverage is sufficient for the above named activity and the places traveling to.
I/We are aware of the fact that King’s Kids International will not take financial responsibility for sickness, accident, loss or damage of property or any unforeseen events.
I/We have read this agreement and understand all its terms to my/our complete satisfaction and have executed this document freely and with full knowledge of its legal significance.
Date ______Place______
1 ______2______Signature of both parents or legal guardians
KKI Child & Youth Ministries Canada 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email)
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPLICANT’S PARENTS ( Not necessary if young person is 18 years or older)
Name ______
Dear parent(s), we are excited to join with you in seeking God regarding your child. We need to discern together if participation in this outreach is the next step in God’s plan for his/her life. We appreciate your frankness in supplying the information requested here. If you have not already done so, please read the letter and fact sheet included in the application packet before proceeding.
Spiritual Maturity
1. Does the applicant have a personal knowledge of and friendship with the Lord Jesus? Yes / No If yes, please circle the best description of this: a) inconsistent b) lacks depth c) genuine & growing d) contagious e) dynamic f) mature If no, please explain: ______
2. Does the applicant spend time alone with the Lord without prompting? a) daily b) 3-5 a week c) irregular d) once in a while e) not at all
3. Is the applicant seeking to become obedient to God’s written Word? Yes / No
4. Is the applicant seeking to become obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit? Yes / No
5. Has the applicant seen the Lord answer their own prayers? Yes / No
6. If the applicant has a problem, what do they do first? a) avoid it b) try to solve it alone c) seek adult help d) deny it e) pray about it
7. In general, what attitude does your child display toward the things of God? a) enthusiasm b) interest c) ambivalence d) excitement e) complacence
8. How well developed is the applicant’s moral code? a) seeks to make right choices b) knows right but is sometimes rebellious c) still learning right from wrong d) does what suits self
9. How else might you describe their spiritual maturity? ______
Emotional Maturity
1. Is the applicant able to express both good and bad feelings verbally? a) with difficulty b) only sometimes c) uninhibitedly d) no, shows them other ways
2. How does he/she take constructive criticism? a) feels hurt b) rebels openly c) accepts graciously d) appears to reject, but learns e) appears to accept, but doesn’t learn
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3. General temperament: a) quiet & thoughtful b) bold & outspoken c) friendly & outgoing d) friendly, but reserved e) shy, but loving f) stern, but caring 4. What are his/her responses to work? (circle all that apply) a) forgets b) reliable c) diligent d) putts off e) neglects f) careless g) industrious h) enjoys
5. How responsive is this person (circle all that apply) a) helpful b) follows c) independent d) bossy e) encourages f) considerate g) flexible
6. How punctual is he/she? a) always on time b) always late c) always early d) usually early e) usually on time f) usually late
7. How else can you tell us about their emotional maturity? ______
Competency & Technical Skills
1. Problem Solving: Does he/she like to work alone? ____ In a group? ____ Can he/she lead and organize others? ___ Solve problems creatively? ____ Can he/she complete a task with only a job description? ____ With minimal supervision? ____ With total supervision? ____
2. Speaking Ability: Does the applicant speak and enunciate clearly? ____ With expressiveness? ____ With volume____
3. What is the applicant’s level of activity? (circle one) a) active b) sedentary c) athletic d) under active e) hyperactive
4. Does he/she tend to be any of the following a) lazy b) under weight c) over weight d) insomniac e) proud f) moody g) sloppy h) stubborn I) fearful j) nervous k) clumsy l) healthy m) unhealthy n) overly sensitive o) dramatic
Parent’s Response
What sense of direction do you have from the Lord that your young person should participate in KKI?
1. Are you and your spouse in complete agreement with this? Yes / No
2. Are you committed as a family to giving your young person emotional and prayer support while he/she is away? Yes / No
3. Are you committed as a family to seek the Lord to see the needed finances raised? Yes / No
We give permission for ______to apply for participation in the
______from ______, agreeing to sign appropriate release forms and to assist the applicant in completing the disciplines as the conditions of his/her acceptance.
Date: ______Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) ______
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KKI Child & Youth Ministries Canada 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email)
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE TO BE FILLED OUT BY SUPERVISOR OR TEACHER
Name of applicant______
Dear Friend, the above named student is applying for participation in a KKI outreach. KKI is a Christian missionary organization and is committed to providing the opportunity for children and teens to be established in a tested commitment to their beliefs through participation in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Your help in evaluating their ability, character and readiness will be greatly appreciated.
Relationship
1. How long and how well have you known the applicant? ______
Emotional Maturity
1. Is he/she able to express both good and bad feelings verbally? a) with difficulty b) only sometimes c) uninhibitedly d) shows them in other ways
Please explain: ______
2. How does he/she take constructive criticism? a) feels hurt b) rebels openly c) accepts graciously d) appears to reject, but learns e) appears to accept, but doesn’t learn
3. General temperament: a) quiet & thoughtful b) bold & outspoken c) friendly & outgoing d) friendly but reserved e) shy, but loving f) stern, but caring
4. What are his/her responses to work? (circle all that apply) a) forgets b) reliable c) diligent d) puts off e) neglects f) careless g) industrious
5. How cooperative is this person? (circle all that apply) a) helpful b) follows c) independent d) bossy e) encourages f) considerate g) flexible
6. How punctual is he/she? a) always on time b) always late c) always early d) usually early e) usually on time f) usually late
7. Any comments on the above? ______
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8. Is the applicant comfortable with meeting and accepting new ( and different) people? Yes / No
Any comments: ______21
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Competency & Technical Skills
1. Problem Solving: Does he/she like to work alone? ____ In a group? ____ Can he/she lead and organize others? ___ Solve problems creatively? ____ Can he/she complete a task with only a job description? ____ With minimal supervision? ____ With total supervision? ____
2. Speaking Ability: Does the applicant speak and enunciate clearly? ____ With expressiveness? ____ With volume____
3. What is the applicant’s level of activity? (circle one) a) active b) sedentary c) athletic d) under active e) hyperactive
4. Does he/she tend to be any of the following a) lazy b) under weight c) over weight d) insomniac e) proud f) moody g) sloppy h) stubborn I) fearful j) nervous k) clumsy l) healthy m) unhealthy n) overly sensitive o) dramatic
5. We would ask you at this time to consider that the young person is applying for far more than an opportunity to perform. An outreach is a test of character, of ones’ emotions and physical stamina. With this in mind, please give your final recommendation as to whether this would be the best next step for the applicant’s personal development.
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Name: ______Position: ______
Date: ______Signature: ______Phone: ______
Email: ______
On behalf of KKI, thank you for your thoughtful contributions. Please note: our first come, first served policy and limited team size make speedily completed forms more likely to be accepted. Please mail this to the address at the top of the form.
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KKI Child & Youth Ministries Canada 23 Prestwick Cove SE Calgary, AB, CANADA, T2Z 3M3 403-290-1299 (phone & fax) [email protected] (email)
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE TO BE FILLED OUT BY CHRISTIAN YOUTH WORKER
Name ______
Dear friend, You have been invited to join with this young person in discerning whether participation in this outreach is the Lord’s next best step for him/her. We appreciate your frankness in supplying the information requested here.
Relationship
1. How long and how well have you known the applicant? ______
Spiritual Maturity
1. Does the applicant have a personal knowledge of and friendship with the Lord Jesus? Yes / No If “yes”, please circle best description a) inconsistent b) lacks depth c) genuine & growing d) contagious e) dynamic f) mature
If “no”, please explain ______
2. Is he/she seeking to become obedient to God’s written Word? Yes / No
3. Is he/she seeking to become obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit? Yes / No
4. Has he/she seen the Lord answer their own prayers? Yes / No
5. If he/she has a problem, what do they do first? a) avoid it b) try to solve it alone c) seek adult help d) deny it e )pray about it
6. In general, what attitude does he/she display toward the things of God? a) enthusiasm b) interest c) ambivalence d) excitement e) complacence
7. How well developed is his/her moral code? a) seeks to make right choices b) knows right but is sometimes rebellious c) still learning right from wrong d) does what suits self
8. How else might you describe spiritual maturity? ______
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Emotional Maturity
1. Is he/she able to express both good and bad feelings verbally? a) with difficulty b) only sometimes c) uninhibitedly d) shows them in other ways
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2. How does he/she take constructive criticism? a) feels hurt b) rebels openly c) accepts graciously d) appears to reject, but learns e) appears to accept, but doesn’t learn
3. General temperament: a) quiet & thoughtful b) bold & outspoken c) friendly & outgoing d) friendly but reserved e) shy, but loving f) stern, but caring
4. What are his/her responses to work? (circle all that apply) a) forgets b) reliable c) diligent d) puts off e) neglects f) careless g) industrious
5. How responsive is this person? (circle all that apply) a) helpful b) follows c) independent d) bossy e) encourages f) considerate g) flexible
6. How punctual is he/she? a) always on time b) always late c) always early d) usually early e) usually on time f) usually late
7. What else can you tell us about their emotional maturity? ______
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Competency & Technical Skills
1. Problem Solving: Does he/she like to work alone? ____ In a group? ____ Can he/she lead and organize others? ___ Solve problems creatively? ____ Can he/she complete a task with only a job description? ____ With minimal supervision? ____ With total supervision? ____
2. Speaking Ability: Does the applicant speak and enunciate clearly? ____ With expressiveness? ____ With volume____
3. What is the applicant’s level of activity? (circle one) a) active b) sedentary c) athletic d) under active e) hyperactive
4. Does he/she tend to be any of the following a) lazy b) under weight c) over weight d) insomniac e) proud f) moody g) sloppy h) stubborn I) fearful j) nervous k) clumsy l) healthy m) unhealthy n) overly sensitive o) dramatic
5. Do you know if he/she is open to pursuing the development of a lifestyle of ministry, especially with children or youth? Yes/No
6. Would this lead to the ongoing involvement of the young adult in question in ministry in the church after the outreach? Yes/No
7. Do you recommend this person to be a part of this KKI ministry? (circle one) a) unhesitatingly b) with reservation c) not at all
Comments:______
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Name: ______Position: ______Church: ______
Date: ______Signature: ______Phone: ______
Email: ______
On behalf of KKI, thank you for your thoughtful contributions. Please note: our first come, first served policy and limited team size make speedily completed forms more likely to be accepted. Please mail this to the address at the top of the form.
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December 12, 2002
Name Address Province, Postal Code Country
Dear Applicant:
KKI Outreach Team- Summer 2001
We are very pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into our KKI Salt and Light Outreach team for July 16th through to August 5th.. God has been speaking to us about what He wants to accomplish in and through us this summer. We are expecting great things from Him. We have prayed, trusting God to lead us. As we prayed about you, we received clear confirmation that it was right that you join us. We are now looking forward to sharing the details of times of prayer with you. In the meantime, this acceptance letter is our way of saying welcome.
With the excitement of this summer’s outreach increasing, it’s important to remember, that there is-much to be done during the preparation phase, so that the training camp and outreach will be all that God wants it to be. Enclosed you will find your Preparation Package.
This just the start of the race. It is going to take a sincere heart commitment; daily diligence plus team work with your family and our staff to in this race for Jesus (1 Cor. 9:24, 2 Tim. 4:7). The preparation materials are not optional; they are the first part of the race. We will be sending out the home qualifying manual so that you get it by June 15th. It is where we find out what you are really made of. Just like a real race, you can be dis- qualified if you don’t run the race according to the rules (2 Tim. 2:5). We are praying that you will enjoy giving your very best for Jesus, starting now. We believe you can do it, if you humbly trust Him daily to help you.
The preparation materials are not that hard, especially for the teenagers. They are designed to realistically fit into our already busy schedule. Since they represent preparation efforts for ministry in which God intends to use you to declare who He really is, to silence the enemy and see people healed and brought into the family of God, don’t you think the enemy is smart enough to try and stop you now? Yes, even in the little things? I have noticed that young people who get a good start are hard to stop. Don’t let the devil and his helpers rob you of that good start.
Jesus commanded his disciples to watch-and-pray so that they would not enter into temptation (Matt. 26:41). Pray every day for the KKI outreach and for the country we will be visiting. Include in this the needs listed below and be alert particularly about those things that would harden your heart like violent movies and TV- shows or hard rock. Be on your guard against unclean conversations, books or having a heart away from God. Please guard against them. Remember, blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God and purity is power. Guard your tongue, that tongue that God wants to use for speaking life-changing words. In short, recognize now that you are being set apart for the Lord for a particular task. This will mean changes (Joshua 3:5). Consecrate means to be set apart for the Lord’s purpose. This team will follow a theme of Matthew 5:13- 16. Please read this scripture and even memorize and mediate on it.
In committing to this program you have just declared active war on the enemy so watch for his commando raids that will come through your eye gate, ear gate and thought gate. Each morning put on your armour and choose to fear the Lord. If you don’t know, ask your parents or other spiritual leaders. They will be glad to help. Rather than being on the defensive, afraid of failing – move on the attack and live a life of instant joyful obedience to God’s word and voice and to your parents as well as other leaders. Do the will of God with all 25 your heart. Remember, this is your ministry and it is beginning right now. God has called you. Now what are you going to do with this opportunity? I will be very interested to hear along with the rest of the KKI staff. Your parents and relatives will be watching and your enemies as well. Yes, along with the rest of us, God is watching and He’s waiting to be invited by you into a full partnership in this adventure. This is your chance. Go for it.
If friends or other family members have also applied for KKI, but haven’t been accepted, guard your heart from pride, stay humble. Pray that this time might serve for the best in their lives and help them in that way. Maybe next summer it will be the right timing for them to participate in a KKI outreach. In the meantime, God seems to have something that is more important for them. We should never forget: God has time. Step by step He brings us closer to Jesus. Only He knows the next best step. Let us trust m and give our very best. He deserves it!
PS: Make sure your parents read this letter. Thank you! Please follow the instructions contained with the various enclosed.
In Christ,
Trudy Cooper Outreach Coordinator
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Salt and Light H.A.N.D.S. Outreach July 16- August 5th, 2001
NIKO
We will be starting off the outreach with a team building, leadership training outdoor program called Niko. “NIKO” is a Greek word pronounced, “nee-ko.” It means, “to subdue, conquer, overcome, or prevail against.”
In a NIKO you learn in the classroom of life by “doing” instead of simply absorbing dry information. This ”hands-on” experience teaches you to grow in the interdependence of a team. Through the NIKO experiences you will begin to understand more about yourself and the gifts that God has given to you. You will begin to learn what motivates you, as well as your unique style of leadership. A high priority is placed upon teamwork and perseverance. You will be challenged to increase your initiative, creativity, compassion, responsibility, and confidence through serving others.
A NIKO will challenge you to discover your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional strengths and weaknesses. Your relationship with God and others will be tested and/or proven through this experience and its physical challenges. You will learn to confront issues of leadership and personal identity. You will be required to face and overcome many obstacles that will be encountered in life’s future decisions.
At a NIKO you will work with other young people towards a common goal. The support and inspiration of friends and compassionate Christian instructors will allow you to push past the limits you may have previously set for yourself, allowing you to draw nearer to God.
H.A.N.D.S (Helping a Neighbor Develop and Serve)
Teams with an emphasis on practical serving and mercy ministries use their practical and technical gifts to serve others. These teams work on projects locally and in other cultures, helping in areas of need, showing God's love to people through "hands on" ministry.
The ministry emphasis with KKI is on discipleship. Our hope is that each participant and staff knows God better at the end of the outreach then when they arrived. We do this by helping each one participate in making Him known.
Ministry at the NATIVE RESERVE: With the foundation being what is described above the emphasis of our ministry to and with the Native church is service and friendship evangelism with them to their community. There will be evangelistic opportunities and a “hands on” project on the church or in the community. Details are in the works. The Native Reserve we will be ministering is near the town of Morley on the Stony Plains Reserve. The Stony Plains Reserve is just west of Calgary, Alberta. It is a very large reserve consisting of three different tribes. Our five years time spent on this reserve has been with the Ozada Flats Church. We will be serving and partnering with this church for outreach to their community. & The COFFEE HOUSE in Kalispell is a one-year-old Christian coffee shop. It took one year to renovate and financed by one man in the church. This reason this coffee shop exists today because five young adults between the ages of 19 – 22 gained a vision for this coffee shop. Outreach will include the following: Friendship building; Discipleship/prayer; Serve/work projects and joining the staff there with their ministry. There will be casual sports ministry times and some short drama and testimonies.
The PROJECT at both locations options include: clean up, paint back; window seats re-vamped; fix couches and renew; renovating; sweep sidewalks; helping single mom’s; build baseball slab; and a family project with the ministry leaders.
Discipleship
Utilizing the “classroom of life” as a means for discipleship carries out this style of discipleship. The focus of what is learned in “classroom of life” can be expressed in the form of two questions. These two questions provide a: frame of 27 reference for every situation when discipling young people; give the learner focus for reflection to find meaning in the “classroom of life”. These questions: • are applicable for any age; even young children can understand these questions • can be used in any situation; they give young people guidelines in their personal walk • can be used in both an individual and group context
Do I know God more today? In what way? “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I This question pinpoints a specific aspect of God’s character for the young person to be aware will be their God, of. This question is based on the premise that Christians mature as they grow in their and they will be my knowledge of Him. people. No longer will a man teach his There is a difference between aspects of God’s character which are unique to God alone and neighbor or a man those characteristics that we can also possess. Only God is infinite, omnipotent (all powerful), his brother, saying, omniscient (all knowing), and omnipresent (all present). Young people can grow in other ‘Know the Lord,’ characteristics of God and become wise, faithful, just, merciful, and gracious, etc. As young because they will all people experience God, they will desire these same traits. know Me, from the least of them to the Young people gain a proven knowledge of God when they discover Him for themselves. The greatest,” declares “classroom of life” is the ideal place for such learning to take place. the Lord. Jeremiah 31:33-34 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 “Live as King's Kids Internation al is a worldwide ministry of Youth Have I brought joy to God’s heart? How? children of the With A Mission, committed to giving young people and This question helps young people realize they can minister to light and find families of all nations the God and bring joy to Him. What brings joy or pleasure to opportunity to be established God? out what in a proven knowledge of God through participation in Obedient Repentance Worship pleases the fulfilling the Great Intercession Humility Faith Commission of Jesus Christ. Serving others Unity Lord” What this means is having a real closeness with God and The primary call of King’s Kids is to minister to God’s heart. sharing that practically with We are a Levitical ministry. others. This is accomplished through a partnership with This question helps a young person focus on his or her motivation and heart attitudes. the family and the local ______church. King's Kids International is a non-profit Attached to the document you will find the following: Christian organization 1. What to bring Outreach: Start packing early. Look for air mattress, shoes, staffed by volunteers. etc… Label all your clothes, prepare your passport, suitcases that you are able to carry. 2. What to bring Niko: You will need to pack separately for Niko. All the items you use on Niko, you can use for the outreach. We will be storing your extra stuff away during the Niko. 3. Travel information sheet: Fill in two sheets, send one to us 4. Home qualifying program: Work through it with the help of your parents and bring it to camp. This will be mailed to you by June 15th, 2001. 5. Outreach information: Basis for communication with relatives and friends. Basis for prayer. Leave a copy with your parents. 6. Payment: Pay prior to coming to bootcamp. Outreach and application fees are due on the following dates: a. Application fee of $35 due with application b. Deposit of $200 due by May 21st or June 7th (dependent on your application) c. Balance of payment of $400 due upon arrival at bootcamp. All fees are in Canadian dollars.
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WHAT TO BRING FOR THE OUTREACH PORTION (July 20- August 5th)
ClothingClothing 2 pairs of blue jeans or other pants in good condition Two (2) sets of summer leisure wear. Slacks, shorts, T-shirts, blouses, sundresses. Please avoid extreme styles. To be worn on days off and other periods of free time. One church/special-occasion outfit including shoes and socks. Modest sleep wear (for boys and girls). Jogging or exercise clothes Modest one-piece swim wear. (No bikinis for ladies) Underwear and socks. Suggest 7 to 10 changes of each. (Note: Laundry will be done once a week, if possible.) Special Note Our goal is to draw attention to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Because we will be interacting with people from a variety of cultural and church Toiletries backgrounds, we want to avoid the wearing of any clothing of accessories Wash cloth that distracts or hinders any person from their ability to draw near to the Lord One medium-size towel and us. Clean, modest, bright, sporty clothing that has an attractive style but Soap in container is not faddish or exclusive is the direction we would appreciate the KKI Staff Deodorant and young people being seen in. Toothbrush + toothpaste Shampoo Luggage All the things listed must be Comb or brush Shaving contained in one (1) compact, needs medium-sized suitcase and rolled-up Personal cosmetic items sleeping bag. Each team member Suntan lotion must be able to carry his or her own Insect repellant luggage in a single carry at least one kilometer. Miscellaneous Air mattress or mat Identification If you are traveling into Canada you Sleeping bag will need a passport or picture Sheet identification and a permission letter. Small pillow or pillowcase that All clothing and toiletry items must can be stuffed be clearly labeled. Plastic plate and cup Water bottle Money Recommend no more than $50- 75 Cutlery per person. The variety of One laundry bag backgrounds prompts us to Small flash light encourage limited use of personal Compact Bible spending money. We request that Personal stationery large, expensive souvenirs should Raingear not be purchased. Valid pass and international vaccination card Please - no jewelry for reason of personal safety. Take care of your purse, Plastic watch bags, and backpacks. Open your eyes when places are crowded. Sunhat and sunglasses Opportunities make thieves
Note: Please do not bring any Thank you for your understanding and your cooperation. May God bless you walkman, radio, tape deck or any kind in all your preparations. of computer games
Optional Items Camera/Film Medication for chronic or known problems; Staff cannot administer or prescribe any kind of medication or pain relieve substance. A note from the parent or the doctor for the young person self-administering is necessary. (i.e. Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Allergy medication) Hair-dryer, curling iron, are fine but there maybe no plug ins Personal Diary
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Name of participant: ______
Age: _____ Sex: ______
Please give a personal description that will help the person meeting you in identifying who you are:
Hair color:______Length:______Glasses: yes/ no
Luggage: ______Weight:______
Please check one:
I speak English ( ) well ( ) a little ( ) hardly at all I will be traveling ( ) alone ( ) with companion ( ) with a group
Have you ever traveled alone for a distance of this kind before?: Y/N
What type of personal identification will you be carrying: (i.e. passport )
Will you have enough money and telephone numbers in case of emergency?: Y/N
Do you have exact information how to get to the airport?: Y/N
I will leave my home in ______(place) and start my journey at ______(time) to come to the boot camp. Please describe your traveling plans in detail, when you leave and arrive where and what transportation you are using (train, bus, plane, car, ...):
PHONE NUMBERS:______(emergency)
If you need more space, use an extra sheet. Give as adequate information as possible. This information can be very important for us in case you get lost or are delayed. They serve as your security and help us to know, where you are.
Please describe your traveling plans for your return back home (include flight number and times):
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KKI Evaluation Form B
Name______Name of Team______
What did you specifically find enjoyable and meaningful about the following aspects of your KKI experience?
1. Please give a short answer on the line next to each activity.
2. On a scale of 1 - 10, how well did each area help you to learn about who God is, who you are in Jesus and how you can enjoy and serve Him? Action Group Time 1 — 10 ______Family Time 1 — 10 ______Quiet Time 1 — 10 ______Worship Time 1 — 10 ______Intercession Time 1 — 10 ______Teaching Time 1 — 10 ______Free Time 1 — 10 ______Meal Time 1 — 10 ______Rehearsal Time 1 — 10 ______Exercise Time 1 — 10 ______Outreach Time 1 — 10 ______BT Time 1 — 10 ______TLT Time 1 — 10 ______Travel Time 1 — 10 ______
What recommendations would you make that would improve the: a) Home Qualifying Program______b) Camp______c) Outreach______d) Debrief Times______
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Personal Report Form A-1
Your Name ______Date ______Team Name______
Please list as many items as you like in each section. Use extra paper if necessary.
Section A. What have I learned during my recent -KKI experience about:
Who God is: a) Name the attribute ______b) Illustrate the way this became real to you: ______
Who I am in Him: a) Name the quality: ______b) Illustrate the way this became real to you: ______
God’s will for my life: a) What has God shown you? ______b) How did He show you? ______
Section B. What changes will these freshly discovered truths need to make in my life as I go home? (How you used to be and how you want to change.) ______
How will I practically make these changes as I go home? (State the topic and what your present plan is) ______
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Personal Report Form A-2
Name ______Age ______Date ______Team Name ______
Short Report 1: Briefly describe one highlight of your personal growth experience with KKI. ______
Short Report 2: Write a brief personalized description of one ministry opportunity you had during this outreach. ______
(Please note: Don’t exaggerate or add to what God really did through you. Remember, obedience is success. Maybe what you did doesn’t seem so great to you, but in God’s eyes He saw that it came from your heart. Let’s not be ashamed of how we have served Him. Let’s honor Him with a testimony of what He did through us. Tell it just the way it happened. That way, He really will be glorified.)
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QUESTIONAIRE AFTER THE OUTREACH
1. LETTER TO PARTICIPANT
Thursday, December 12, 2002
Dear KKI Participant:
It has been a long time since you heard from us. We wrote to help you out with the transition of making your KKI experience part of your year round lifestyle.
The tour is over but there are still memories and photos. You are probably again used to your daily life (your home, your family, your friends). Everything is the same like before. May be not?
We hope and pray that you experienced a change in your life, but the most we hope and pray for is that you draw closer to God and that your relationship to Him is much deeper than before. Out of this love and relationship you are able to make steps in obedience, and people around you will recognize these things. You are a disciple of Jesus!
With this letter we sent an evaluation paper to you. This will help you to think about yourself and to help you to evaluate yourself in regards to where you are right now.
Please fill in all the things we ask you for and take time to think about the last summer. Afterwards we ask you to send this sheet of paper back to us. It’s an important thing, so we can see how successful the outreach was.
Your parents were also asked to fill in another paper and this also helps us to organize the next outreach.
Our desire for you and for your future is, that God’s love will be seen all the time in your life.
God bless you,
KKI Outreach Leader
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Thursday, December 12, 2002
Dear Parents
This summer your child took part in a KKI Outreach.
We as staff would like to ask you how you as parents and whole family experienced this time. It is helpful for us to know if you noted any changes in your child’s life, or if there was any influence on your whole family out of this. It is interesting for us to know if there is something new that was grown an how it was possible to manifest this in a Christian lifestyle.
We need this information to find out if the outreach would be successful in a long-term perspective.
We wrote in the Home-Qualifying-Program: Do you know how we measure the success of a KKI Outreach? We try to find out to what extent, six months after the outreach is over, If a participant is joining his or her parents in seeking to know God’s will in the daily routine and to what extent they are obeying God joyfully with all of their hearts. OR... if they have gone back to old habits. If they have a problem obeying at home, then the outreach has not been as helpful as would have liked -- but if their day-to-day attitude and interaction with family and friends has changed, then we consider that person’s involvement in KKI to have been a profitable one.
This interpretation will help you also as a family, and we want to encourage you as a family to discuss the experience God gave during the summertime. We also want to challenge you as a whole family to set some new goals in faith.
God bless you,
KKI Outreach Leader
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PARTICIPANT EVALUATION
1) Was it ______to return to your daily life (eg. family, school, church)
(Pick one) a) easy b) with some trouble c) hard: Please explain:
2) Describe your relationship with God now that you are home:
3) How is your daily quiet-time with God?
4) Did God give you a special burden during your KKI outreach? Describe what you plan to do about this burden.
5) Did your family recognize changes in your life? Describe these changes, how and in what ways they are seen.
6) Are you handling your daily responsibilities well?
7) Would you like to be a part of another Kings-Kids outreach? Why or why not?
8) Which experience during the outreach was most important?
9.)What do you remember most about the outreach now that you’re home?
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PARENTS EVALUATION
Name: ______
Outreach: ______
1.) How did you, as parents, experience this outreach?
2.) Are there any changes you can see in your child/ teenager? Please give a short report:
3.) Could you please give a short report about your child’s (or teen’s) relationship to God?
4.) How does your child/ teen deal with his/her daily responsibilities?
5.) How did this outreach effect your family?
6.) Would you consider letting your child apply for another KKI-Outreach? Yes/No Please explain.
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Commissioning Agreement
Please return this completed Commissioning Agreement to the Coordination Centre Office. This form must be on file with the Coordination Centre before a team can be authorized or announced as a KKI team.
TEAM INFORMATION Name of Outreach Team (Event) Dates (from beginning to end)
Name of Team Leader Outreach Destination or Event Location
Name of Coordination Centre Official Legal Entity**
Address
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country E-Mail Phone Fax
Name of contact person (from Coordination Centre) Phone (if different)
THE AGREEMENT PURPOSE We have reviewed and understand the purposes and objectives of KKI and of this specific team. We are convinced that this outreach (event) is being launched in obedience to God. REPRESENTATION We believe the team leader to be spiritually and physically responsible, and will properly represent the standards of our ministry and KKI.
CONSENT OF PARENTS We have evidence that each child and teenager is going with the full knowledge and consent of parents, single parent and/or legal guardians. It is understood that each team member has adequate insurance coverage and will sign the liability release forms.
RESPONSIBILITY We understand that KKI North America/International is committed to providing leadership training, supportive materials, counsel and limited coordination where needed. We understand fully that KKI North America/International can in no way take responsibility for safety or financial liability factors relating to individual teams. Correspondingly, we acknowledge that each outreach (event) is directly accountable to the commissioning ministry and that the commissioning ministry and its leaders bear the legal responsibility for each team. We, therefore, release KKI North America/International from any legal obligation to the KKI outreach (event) described above.
We will stand behind this team, its leaders, and participants in prayer, counsel, and finances throughout the entire event.
______Date Name of Coordination Centre
______KKI Representative Coordination Centre Representative
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Accountability Form
Please have the team leader, for each KKI team, fill out this Accountability form and return it to the Coordination Centre Office. This form must be on file with the Coordination Centre before a team can be authorized or announced as a KKI team.
TEAM INFORMATION
Name of Outreach Team (Event) Dates (from beginning to end)
Name of Outreach Team Leader
Address
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country E - Mail Phone Fax
Emergency contact name during outreach Phone Fax
Nations / areas will travel in
As a leader, I am aware that I am being asked to take full responsibility on behalf of the Coordination Centre. I will insure, to the best of my ability, the safe and responsible care (as stated below) of each team participant.
______Printed name Signature Date
PROCEDURE: I have received KKI training and am familiar with the procedure for running a KKI activity. I shall do my best to follow the training and operational guidelines. Also, I have fully communicated with our local commissioning ministry and parents as to the nature and guidelines of the KKI activity, including its potential dangers and their responsibilities related to safety and finances.
ELEMENTS: I have studied the foundational values of the KKI ministry and will do my best to ensure, with God’s help, that these elements are carefully worked into this KKI outreach (event).
SAFETY: For each new living / ministry / travel situation, I will carefully check out and inspect the safety factor. I will do my best to ensure the following safety consideration: Water: One (1) lifeguard to every 12 children while swimming, and non-swimmers wearing life-preservers while boating. Travel: Only competent and legally qualified bus drivers are used, with legal restrictions for speed and traffic respected. General: All team members in twos or threes when outside “home base”.
HEALTH: As team leader, I am responsible to ensure adequate health precautions and to maintain, to the best of my ability, a balanced diet for the participant. A staff member, trained in first aid, will be a part of the team and an emergency first-aid kit will be available at all times. Should hospitalization, emergency treatment or any personal crisis occur, the parents will be contacted as soon as possible.
DISCIPLINE: Should a participant fail to respond to reasonable corrective efforts, I will contact parents concerning the enforcement of serious discipline measures. 39
COMMINICATION: As team leader, I will ensure a weekly communication with an “at home” local contact person who can serve as liaison for parents and to the Coordination Centre. I will do my best to maintain an adequate communication link at all times during the activity.
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS: As team leader, I will become familiar with the rules and governmental regulations of any nations in which the group travels and do my best to honor them.
COMMITMENT STATEMENT: I place my trust in the grace of God, knowing that He will protect us as we choose to walk in the fear of the Lord.
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Outreach Reporting Form
The following will be used to compile a statistical report for communication and publication purposes. Please return this completed Outreach Reporting Form to the Coordination Centre Office, along with your Coordination Office fees. Please note – this form must be filled out for each outreach team / event.
TEAM INFORMATION
Name of Outreach Team (Event) Local KKI Ministry Name
Name of Team Leader Name of KKI District
GENERAL OUTREACH / EVENT INFORMATION
Type of Team / Event (PA, Sport, HANDS…) Peoples / Nations Targeted
Theme / Focus of Outreach (Event)
Dates Staff Training Boot Camp Outreach
Location (Primary)
Number of completed Ministry Opportunities
Number of people reached (approximately)
TEAM COMPOSITION
Number of 20 - 29 year olds (including staff) Male Female
Number of 13 – 19 year olds (including staff) Male Female
Number of 6 – 12 year olds Male Female
Number of children under 6 years of age Male Female
Number of Total Participants – Excluding staff Male Female
Number of Performing Staff Male Female
Number of Staff – Non YWAM / DTS Number of Staff – YWAM / DTS Number of Families
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT The following is the commitment each team is asked to make toward the support of the Coordination Centre Office:
In order to serve you and our YWAM / KKI ministries more effectively, we have developed coordination offices. These offices are maintained through the support of KKI team, resources sales, and individual gifts. Each of our KKI teams contribute $25 per person of their outreach budget. We ask that you build into your outreach costs, this suggested amount, to help maintain these offices. In this commitment, you are helping to serve the cause of missions in our KKI and GO Network ministries. Thank you for your support and commitment.
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TOTAL number of team members______X $25=______Total Amount Enclosed $______(Make checks payable to KKI. Please enclose your check with this form and return to the Coordination Centre Office.
It is our hope to create a database of team hosts and contacts in Canada. After your outreach, we would like to send a questionnaire to any of the contact that you list below. It will ask if they would like to be listed as a contact interested in helping teams that are coming to their area. Please complete, and make any additional copies of this side, as needed. OUTREACH CONTACTS / HOSTS Name of Contact / Host Connection (i.e. pastor of “PTL” church, or friend…)
Address of Contact Dates with Contact
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country E – Mail Phone Fax
Your Evaluation of Contact (a brief description of overall experience with Contact – i.e. – good, helpful, excited, closed, nervous…)
Places where ministered (i.e. parks, youth centers, churches…)
Name of Contact / Host Connection (i.e. pastor of “PTL” church, or friend…)
Address of Contact Dates with Contact
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country E – Mail Phone Fax
Your Evaluation of Contact (a brief description of overall experience with Contact – i.e. – good, helpful, excited, closed, nervous…)
Places where ministered (i.e. parks, youth centers, churches…)
Name of Contact / Host Connection (i.e. pastor of “PTL church, or friend…)
Address of Contact Dates with Contact
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country E – Mail Phone Fax
Your Evaluation of Contact (a brief description of overall experience with Contact – i.e. good, helpful, excited, closed, nervous…)
Places where ministered (i.e. parks, youth centers, churches…)
Before returning this form please include a list of your team’s names and addresses to be added to the yearly mail-out of the Windows magazine, and a brief article or testimony (with pictures) from your outreach/event.
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Leader Registration Form
(One Time Only)
As our King’s Kids family grows and we increase in number of teams that are authorized by this Coordination Centre, we desire to maintain our commitment to the parents of/and children involved on our teams, provide the best possible leadership and ensure we adhere to our responsibilities. As a Coordination Centre, we must maintain the requirements for leading and staffing teams. Each team leader must register by filling out this form (once – NOT for each team/event) and return it to the Coordination Centre. This form must be on file with the Coordination Centre before a team leader can be authorized to lead any King’s Kids team.
NOTE: The requirements by King’s Kids International for an outreach team leader are as follows: -Previous King’s Kids outreach experience (2 weeks or more). -Participation in the annual King’s Kids Leadership Conference and completion of Outreach Training Seminar. -Authorized by and accountable to Coordination Centre and YWAM Leader.
INFORMATION
Name of Outreach Leader Age
Address
City Prov./State Postal/Zip Code
Country Phone Fax E - Mail
Name of Local King’s Kids Office
Name of Coordination Center within
TRAINING Have you staffed or lead a King’s Yes No If yes, briefly explain (where, when, type of team): Kids team before?
Please state name of person/leader who recommended/recruited you for leading a team:
Have you completed an Outreach Yes No If yes, Where? Leaders Seminar? When? Who lead/taught the seminar?
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COMMISSIONING / AUTHORIZATION What is the name of your YWAM Coordination Centre for this leader/team?
YWAM base leader’s name Phone #
Are they aware of their responsibility as Coordination Centre? Yes No – If no, Please explain;
(over)
TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITY Please read through the following responsibilities and sign below, verifying that you have read and agreed to fulfill them, to the best of your ability, as a King’s Kids team leader.
As a King’s Kids team leader, I understand my responsibility to King’s Kids, YWAM, and the parents of the children of this team for taking appropriate precautions in staff acceptance and safe team environments, as lined out in the requirements of the Operation Prevention Manual.
As a King’s Kids team leader, for each team led, I am required to obtain a signed Commissioning Agreement (#F3) from my Coordination Centre and send it with an Accountability Form (#F2) to the Coordination Centre Office. This is done prior to the announcement/publication of the team.
As a King’s Kids team leader, I understand it is my responsibility to stay in good standing, and communication with my YWAM and King’s Kids leadership concerning the plans of each team I lead, and I give permission for them to hold me accountable to the responsibilities (in biblical and ethical conduct).
As a King’s Kids team leader, I will endeavor to maintain the three non-negotiables of King’s Kids (Purpose, Relationships, and Principles/Values) through the required training, and the attendance of the yearly Leadership Conference. I will fulfill the financial commitment of support to the King’s Kids and International Offices (outlined on Outreach Reporting Form - #F4).
______Printed Name Signature Date
For Office Use Only
Date Received By______D______/______/______
Database Entry By______D______/______/______
References Checked By______D______/______/______
Authorized By______D______/______/______
Filed By______D______/______/______
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OUTREACH EXPENSE FORM
Outreach Name Date of Outreach Outreach Record Keeper Outreach Expenses GROUND TRANSPORTATION NDITURE DESCRIPTION AND CURRENCY ACCOM- OTHER DATE RIVATE AUTO RENTAL, AIRFARE FOOD SUPPLIES (IF OTHER THAN CDN) AUTO TAXI, BUS, MODATION EXPENSES KILOS ETC.
AREA BELOW TO RECORD AND SUMMARIZE CURRENCY IN EACH EXPENDITURE COLUMN
TOTAL KILOMETRES TRAVELLED MULTIPLY TOTAL KILOMETRES BY CURRENT RATE/KM ( 30 c ) AND EXTEND AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
TOTAL EXPENDITURE TYPES ON THIS LINE
TOTAL OF ALL EXPENSES $ LESS TRAVEL ADVANCE (float amount) $ NET BALANCE (over/short) $ Explanation for overage/shortage amount:
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TRAVEL CLAIM FORM
Cheque No. Use this form to record all expenses related to attend conferences, meetings or to attend general Ministry business.
Description/Purpose of Travel: Travel Dates: Claimant Name:
TRAVEL EXPENSES GROUND TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION AND ACCOM- REG/CONF OTHER DATE PRIVATE AUTO RENTAL, AIRFARE MEALS CURRENCY (IF OTHER THAN CDN) AUTO TAXI, BUS, MODATION FEES EXPENSES KILOS ETC.
USE AREA BELOW TO RECORD AND SUMMARIZE CURRENCY IN EACH EXPENDITURE COLUMN
TOTAL KILOMETRES TRAVELLED MULTIPLY TOTAL KILOMETRES BY CURRENT RATE/KM ( 30 c ) AND EXTEND AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
TOTAL EXPENDITURE TYPES ON THIS LINE TOTAL OF ALL EXPENSES $ LESS TRAVEL ADVANCE $ NET BALANCE DUE $
Certification: I hereby certify that these expenditures are true and Signature: correct and that the amounts claimed have not previously been claimed and or paid to me or on my behalf. Date:
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Contact: ______
Phone: ______fax: ______
Email: ______
Type of contact: Accommodation Ministry opportunity local Church camp
Accommodation:
Discussed the following:
Sleeping space: ___ of rooms or ______comments below
Cooking facilities: yes no comments ______
Showers yes no comments ______or close by: ______
Ministry
persons in the church to partner with us
a set strategy for outreach or evangelism
new activity for the church
Discussed the possibility of the following:
Local Church / Camp/ Ministry
Name: ______
Pastor: ______Other: ______
Phone: ______fax: ______
Email: ______
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LETTER FOR MINORS ENTERING MEXICO This letter AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA modified can be WITHOUT ONE PARENT used for any country where extra permission is desired. December 12, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
I, ______, do hereby give ______And
______permission to take ______out of Canada
and into the United States of America and Mexico between ______and
______.
______Mother/ Legal Guardian
______Father/ Legal Guardian
Signed on the____day of______, 2000.
______Witness
Signed on the____day of______, 2000.
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Application Checklist
Name:______Phone: ______
Email address:______
___ registration fee $35 ___ initial
___ sent acceptance package ___ initial include: attachments Health history Parents release
___ received references ___ reviewed
___ received 1st installment May 31st______initial
___ received parent's consent
___ Health history info/ Health care #: ______
___ received 2nd installment- July 7th ______initial
___ T-shirt info; size ______
___ Travel info
___ sent Home qualifying; date: ______
___ contact name for prayer______email: ______
Fees received ______
Total ______
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STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
I, (print name) ______agree to participation in this evaluation, and also give Youth With A Mission full and complete permission to disclose and release any and all information obtained through the application, the references, and the interview to those evaluating whether or not I am the best applicant to work in the role for which I am applying.
I agree that any information obtained through the references, application, and interview may be discussed by those evaluating whether or not I should be accepted for the position for which I am applying with YWAM.
I hereby waive all rights to privileged information. I release and hold free Youth With A Mission from any liability as a result of this evaluation.
I understand and agree that the results of this evaluation will not be discussed with me, and I understand that Youth With A Mission is the sole owner of this information, and that this information will not be shared with me at a later date.
I hereby waive any rights to privileged information contained in this evaluation. I understand that the interview, the references, and the application are not confidential.
I completely re-affirm, in its entirety, my above statement and agreement.
______Signature Date
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King’s Kids Fees Report King’s Kids Fees Report
Participant: ______Participant: ______
Project: ______Project: ______
Code: _ _ _ _ Amt : ______Code: _ _ _ _ Amt : ______Can : USD: Can : USD:
Registration fee: Registration fee:
Details: Details: ______date: _____ Initials: ______date: _____ Initials: ______
King’s Kids Fees Report King’s Kids Fees Report
Participant: ______Participant: ______
Project: ______Project: ______
Code: _ _ _ _ Amt : ______Code: _ _ _ _ Amt : ______Can : USD: Can : USD:
Registration fee: Registration fee:
Details: Details: ______date: _____ Initials: ______date: _____ Initials: ______
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Youth With A Mission Reporting $$
Name: ______
Outreach Project: ______
Category: • housing fee ____ • meals in travel ____ • VISA fee ____ • exit fee ____ • transportation ____ • hotel ____ • supplies ____ • emergency ____
Amount :______Intitial :______
Date: ______
Youth With A Mission Reporting $$
Name: ______
Outreach Project: ______
Category: • housing fee ____ • meals in travel ____ • VISA fee ____ • exit fee ____ • transportation ____ • hotel ____ • supplies ____ • emergency ____
Amount :______Intitial :______
Date: ______
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53 LAUNCHING A KKI MINISTRY WITHIN A BASE
Step 1 Prayer/sanction and go ahead by Base Leader. Contact the KKI Coordination Centre near you to express you desire to launch a KKI Ministry within your base.
Step 2 Designate a person or people who will lead the KKI program. It is advisable to have a couple on this team in order to provide parental modeling for kids. Also begin meeting with interested kids in your area to build interest.
Step 3 Primary leaders to attend and/or host an Emerging Generation Seminar either on your Base or in the area. This seminar is required to introduce potential leaders to the basic principles and values of Youth With A Mission/ KKI.
Step 4 Have as many of your potential leaders, a minimum of two, to be a part of a KKI outreach or have authorized KKI leaders help you organize and lead a local outreach utilizing your trained leadership. This "hands on" opportunity will enable you to experience KKI first hand and help you make a quality decision concerning participation in the KKI Ministry.
Step 5 Have potential leaders attend an Outreach Leaders Workshop or further hands on training. This Seminar is required for KKI Outreach team leaders. (Note: it is possible to host both the Generation of Destiny Seminar and an Outreach Leaders Seminar back to back in your area or local church.)
Step 6 The training phase of KKI is now complete. Local YWAM leadership and the KKI International area coordinator jointly release the leaders. Please evaluate your experience with your leadership and KKI and order your official Logo from the Outreach office.
Step 7 The primary leader or representative is encouraged to attend the annual KKI Leadership Conference, held in February every year. This event will introduce you to the network of KKI leaders. This conference is for the purpose of prayer, vision strategies and ongoing Leadership training. It will also serve as a further training program and resource for you.
Step 8 The PCYM (Principle of Child and Youth Ministry) school is not a requirement, but is recommended for KKI Directors of Local programs. However, all National and Regional Directors are required to attend the school.
Revised December 12, 2002
1 GO NETWORK
DEFINITION The KKI GO Network is a partnership between YWAM/KKI and local churches. It provides churches with the opportunity to use KKI models, principles, and materials while retaining their localized ministry names and identities. The GO Network process is a relationship-building time in which interested parties become acquainted with, and committed to, the YWAM/KKI purpose, principles, and values.
POLICY Upon satisfactory fulfillment this relationship culminates in a formalized covenantal agreement stating the privileges and responsibilities of the church and YWAM/KKI. Once completed, the church becomes an officially recognized KKI GO Network.
PURPOSE The desired result of the GO Network is that a growing number of children, youth, families and adults will be led into a proven knowledge of God and together will make Him known to all peoples. In this way, the KKI GO Network serves as a bridge, connecting mission-minded local church people with world-wide missions resources, without requiring them to become full-time YWAM or YWAM / KKI workers. These resources include materials, training, relationship, and a world-wide network of YWAM/KKI and Youth With A Mission at large.
PRIVILEGES By becoming a member of the KKI Go Network, a local church may have: 1. Use of the KKI GO NETWORK logo and the words, “A member of the KKI Go Network. For example: Hearts on Fire, (Logo) a member of the KKI GO Network 2. Use of all YWAM/KKI-produced soundtracks, in the fall after their initial release. 3. Access to all YWAM/KKI curriculum, books, cassettes, training materials and workshops, videos, manuals, publicity packets, and other ministry resources. 4. Regular communication from district, regional YWAM/KKI ministries and personal contact with your KKI GO Network sponsor and support services of our GO Network coordination office. 5. Participation at national and international workshops, seminars, conferences, and outreach events (e.g. Tool Time, Hope for Americas Rallies, and Road Through China). 6. The opportunity to build a network of Christian friends from a variety of backgrounds, ministries, and church organizational structures who come together for prayer, fellowship, relationship-building, and resource-sharing. Our greatest resources are our YWAM/KKI leaders and KKI GO Network members themselves. This simply cannot by replaced by teachings or materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the KKI GO Network members are to: o Complete the full GO Network process of relationship-building and training. o Agree to all copyright restrictions. o Fees vary according to area and structure. o Complete and send in all required forms for membership. o Encouraged attending the annual KKI Leadership Training Conference. o Maintain consistent communication with KKI GO Network sponsor. GO
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Network Process
1. We will help to coordinate a meeting with you, an authorized KKI GO Network spokesman, and your local church or ministry leadership (possibly Senior Pastor, Missions Pastor, Children’s Pastor, or Youth Pastor) to discuss the YWAM/KKI ministry and the GO Network process.
2. We will then identify for you an authorized YWAM/KKI sponsor who will continue to serve you with advice and answer any future questions you may have.
3. Sign a KKI GO Network Declaration of Intent and pay a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee. Make cheques payable to KKI. Mail both the signed Declaration of Intent and the registration fee to your sponsor. (This is only a written communication of your intent and not a binding contract.)
4. Host or attend an Emerging Generation Workshop (EGW) either in your church or in the area for several churches. This workshop is required to introduce potential leaders to the principles and values of YWAM/KKI. We also recommend a GO camp to gain further understanding of the GO Network and YWAM/KKI.
5. Have a minimum of two of your potential leaders be part of a KKI outreach, or have authorized YWAM/KKI leaders help you organize and lead a local outreach utilizing your trained leadership. This hands-on opportunity will enable you to experience KKI firsthand and help you make a quality decision concerning becoming an official GO Network member.
6. Sign the GO Network “Covenantal Agreement” with your sponsor and give it to your KKI sponsor, along with a recommended annual membership fee of $200.00.
7. Have your potential leaders attend a Classroom of Life Workshop (CLW) for further training. This workshop is required for YWAM/KKI and KKI GO Network outreach team leaders, and is beneficial for other adults working with young people.
8. We encourage you to attend the annual KKI North America Leadership Training Conference held each February. This event will introduce you to other Go Network members and YWAM/KKI leaders. It will also serve as a further training program and resource for you. You will continue to receive updated information regarding YWAM/KKI outreaches, workshops, conferences, available materials, and other programs as a service to your ministry.
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PURPOSE
KKI Child & Youth Ministries is a worldwide ministry of Youth With A Mission, committed to giving young people and families of all nations the opportunity to be established in a proven knowledge of God through participation in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. What this means is having a real closeness with God and sharing that practically with others. This is accomplished through a partnership with the family and the local church. KKI Child & Youth Ministries is a non-profit Christian organization staffed by volunteers.
The Word of God speaks clearly about the spiritual capacity of children and youth and the important place which Jesus Himself gives them in the Kingdom of God. See Matthew 18:1-6; Psalm 8:2; Jeremiah 1:6-7; Psalm 78. The emphasis in KKI will challenge your limits as we go to the "edge" with God, trusting Him, loving Him and sharing Him.
Where we started KKI Child & Youth Ministries began in 1976 in Hawaii under the leadership of Dale and Carol Kauffman. Since then, hundreds of teams have ministered throughout Asia, the Pacific, Australia, the Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Teams have reached out to serve the poor and needy, and have also proclaimed God's love in local and inner city settings as well as at a wide variety of national and international events such as the World Cup Soccer Games in Spain in 1982; Various Olympic Games; and festivals and gatherings all around the world.
THE KKI GO NETWORK Local churches in many nations are receiving the benefits of belonging to the KKI GO Network. KKI provides teaching materials, organizational help and a broad spectrum of seminars and training possibilities to assist local churches in developing their own programs. The KKI GO Network encourages teams to retain their own identity and style of ministry, while being able to link in with the wider ministry of KKI Child & Youth Ministries.
Some quotes: "Being part of the KKI network brought a sense of being a part of something that was happening worldwide."
"The GO Network has given us God's heart for the next generation and has helped us impact our local area for Jesus."
"We have seen the youth more committed to the Lord and His ways, restoration of families, and more zeal in reaching the lost for Jesus."
"God has given me understanding of my place in the world. I am thrilled with all the possibilities with God"
TRAINING
Seminars are offered to inform and train adults. Some topics covered include:
* the family in ministry * the spiritual capacity of children * keys to motivating today's children and youth * reaching and encouraging the emerging generation * leading outreaches
KKI conferences are held annually in every major region of the world. They provide training as well as networking and strategy development opportunities for those involved with youth and children.
4 P.C.Y.M. (Principles in Child and Youth Ministries) Training School is a 3-5 month Youth With a Mission training course, focusing on essential foundations, principles and strategies of ministry with children, youth and families. Schools are held in several locations around the world.
Internship is a twelve-month training program, offering PCYM graduates further leadership training and a wider practical experience of the KKI ministry.
OUTREACH TEAMS
Every year, thousands of young people and families participate in KKI Outreaches at local, national and international level. Each team is a unique blend of ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Intercession, praise and worship, experiencing God and the study of God's Word have a central place in the life of these teams.
H.A.N.D.S.
(Helping a Neighbor Develop and Serve) Teams with an emphasis on practical serving and mercy ministries use their practical and technical gifts to serve others: building a preschool on Manila's "garbage dump"; renovating an orphanage in Romania; clearing an airport runway in the Amazon jungle. These teams work on projects locally and in other cultures, helping in areas of need, showing God's love to people through "hands on" ministry.
PERFORMING ARTS
These are teams which communicate through music, creative movement, drama and personal testimonies. They aim to take God's message of love and hope to where people are - in streets, schools, prisons, hospitals, shopping centers, at civic gatherings and on television and radio. This message of friendship has been warmly received at many international events and by every level of society.
SPORTS
Teams are formed around sports and team games (eg. soccer). Christian values are communicated through fairness in competition, excellence of skill and the building of personal friendships.
GO-CAMPS
A Go Camp is an exciting short term experience with KKI for children and young people desiring to know God better and to learn how to share their faith with others. Go Camps can be sponsored by local churches.
NIKO CAMPS
Teenagers, young adults and families are challenged to discover their strengths and weaknesses through a 5- day outdoors adventure experience. They will learn to confront issues of leadership, personal identity, facing and overcoming obstacles, thus preparing them for life decisions.
FAMILY CAMPS
KKI Family Camps are developing in certain nations giving opportunity for families to learn, work and serve together.
YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS
Our aim is to see young people committed to year round, God-centered lifestyle, living to bring joy to His heart not just in exciting ways, but in daily obedience to His Word. KKI ministry centers and network groups are being developed in many states and provinces.
5 DANIEL PRAYER GROUPS
Daniel Prayer Groups is a KKI Child & Youth Ministries strategy designed to involve children, teens and families in the ministry of intercession for the world. Following Daniel's example (Dan 6:10), group members pray three times a day, and meet weekly in small groups for corporate prayer.
KKI STAFF
Full time KKI Child & Youth Ministries workers are qualified staff members of Youth With A Mission who have completed the required training (Discipleship Training School) and have received appropriate instruction/training for KKI involvement.
SHORT TERM OUTREACH STAFF
We welcome staff whom God has called to work with children and teens in a discipleship and outreach context, and who have an active relationship with Jesus Christ. We strongly encourage the involvement of whole families.
OUTREACH HOSTS
Churches, youth groups, cultural associates and governments have organized ministry engagements and projects. If you would like us to come to your area, please contact us concerning team availability.
YOUR PARTICIPATION
KKI Child & Youth Ministries welcomes your participation in the battle for the minds and hearts of the emerging generation. Please consider joining us... * Contact your closest Youth With A Mission base * Check out the web page at www.kingkids.net or * email us at [email protected] or * phone us at 1-580-588-9446 the contact information for the nearest location to you
Communication Center for North America PO Box 837 Apache, OK 73006 U.S.A. phone: 580-588-9446 web site: wwww.kingskids.net
For information from your local KKI representative, please contact the following address:
6 PRINCIPLES IN CHILD AND YOUTH MINISTRIES (PCYM) TRAINING SCHOOL
A. Statement of Purpose The porpose of the PCYM school is to serve children, youth and families worldwide by training leaders, administrators and worders called to disciple children and youth. This course also serves as the foundation for KKI staff training, and is a fully accredited course of the University of the Nations.
B. Context of Course The course usually takes place within the context of an established national KKI / YWAM ministry. Successful completion of a DTS is a prerequisite for the course, for U of N accreditation and for long term involvement as a YWAM / KKI staff worker. However, in special circumstances, students who have not fulfilled this prerequisite may apply to audit the course.
C. Course Objectives - to provide the student with a Biblical perspective of childern, youth and family. - to give a broad perspective of child and youth ministries, in a local church context (boht with churched and unchurched children), as well as within YWAM / KKI. - to provide the student with opportunities for the personal growth and character development which are essential for any work with young people. - to equip the student with some foundational skills in relating to and working with children and youth.
D. Content of PCYM 1) The PCYM should include times of corporate worship and intercession, according to U of N guidelines.
2) Recommended teaching / lecture input is listed below. *
3) The PCYM should also aim to make some practical provision for ministry contact with young people eg. Participation in children’s clubs, Daniel prayer groups, all age praise and worship celebrations, schools work, or other expressions of the ongoing local KKI ministry.
4) Careful consideration should be given to the academic requirements of the course and to the assessment procedure for students. This can include several of the following options: a. Keeping a file of lecture notes and resouces. b. Some provision for personal evaluation and application on a regular basis, eg. keeping a journal or filling in a weekly action plan. c. Required reading and/or book reports. d. Personal Bible study – character study, book study, word / topical study. e. Some form of memory work / memory verses. f. Submission of a written project or essay. g. Some provision for assessment of student’s practical involvement. h. A written examination paper.
5) The PCYM must offer not only a lecture phase, but also an ensuing outreach phase. This is in accordance with U of N guidelines, and is also a vital and integral part of the training, allowing students to assimilate and apply the teaching more affectively. We recommend that each school offer a choice of KKI tours (or accompanying PCYM staff member) for the U of N. Some requirements for the outreach phase are listed below. Please note all students should satisfy an outreach requirement.
6) PCYM leadership needs to give consideration as to how the students sill be covered pastorally during the lecture phase of the school. Some provision needs to be made for this, eg. pastoral covering of individuals, small group meetings or whatever.
Required Teach Input (essential curriculum) Foundation / inspirational teaching on the character of God, as it relates to working with young people. Child / human development from pre-birth to teens. Strategy for working with Pre-teens. Working with teenagers. Functional / dysfunctional families; family in ministry. Foundational principles and values of KKI. 7 Expressions of KKI, eg. Sports, HANDS, and Performing Arts outreach teams, NIKO, year round programs, mercy ministries, etc. Leading children / teens in prais and worship. Motivating young people in intercession – Daniel Prayer Groups, Biblical Christian Worldview as it relates to children and teens. Basic principles of curriculum / program development. Bootcamp and outreach preparation. The KKI Network and how it works, level of involvement, etc.
Other possible Input (optional curriculum) Practical skills, eg. Choreography, puppet making, etc. Children in need of protection (problem of abuse, etc. This will be dealt with to some extent in the essential curriculum, eg. outreach prep and KKI values). Understanding ourselves-personality (Myers Biggs) and structure of intellect (SOI). Other input relevant to outreach destinations, eg. orientation concerning taking kids on outreach in the Muslim world. Children and families in the church. Leadership skills (group dynamics, people management, solving extent in the essential curriculum on KKI values. Child and Youth Evangelism. Mercy ministries among children. Stewardship of the environment.
Recommendations for the Outreach Phase good modelling of Bootcamp – structure and scheduling good modelling of basic Bootcamp teachings good modelling of tour leadership council in action good modelling of staff roles, staff building, staff meetings and staff debriefings good modelling of „family life“ on tour good modelling of orientation fo kids in personal evangelism,foundational values (eg. servanthood, discipleship vs performance, etc.) good modelling of T.L.T., Pre- teen time, and provision for the young children on tour good modelling of heart prep, worship, intercession, etc. good modelling, and opportunityto be involved in, leading street outreaches etc. good modelling of team (kids‘) debriefing
The above recommendations relate specifically to KKI outreach tours, and will obviously be different for other expressions of outreach, eg. child evangelism or mercy ministries.
E. Prerequisites for PCYM Leaders 1. Successful completion of DTS or the equivalent 2. Successful completion of PCYM and outreach 3. Broad experience and understanding of KKI ministries 4. Recommendation and approval by the appropriate national YWAM leadership, and by the KKI International Leadership Team and local U of N Registration Office.
F. Starting a PCYM When the above prerequisites have been met, further guidance, approval and practical help in setting up your PCYM should be obtained from : - your closet national U of N registration office - and the Coordinatior for KKI Training Programs Please note: Approval and contact MUST BE obtained in the early stages of planning.
G. Any significant changes of curriculum and or leadership should also be communicated.
8 Principles For Effective Intercession - Joy Dawson
o Make sure your heart is clean and your conscience clear before God. Give the Holy Spirit time to show you if you have unconfessed sin. Psalm 66:18, Psalm 139:2-3
o Acknowledge that you cannot really pray without the direction and energy of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:26
o Ask God to completely guide you by His Spirit. Ephesians 5:18, Heb 11:6
o Set aside your preconceived ideas and desires for what you feel you should pray.
o Deal aggressively with the enemy, Satan. Come against him in the all-powerful Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the "sword of the Spirit" - the Word of God.
Jas 4:7, Zech 3:2
o Ask for the fear of the Lord to speak out what He gives you and not be silent regarding it.
o Praise Him in faith for the remarkable prayer experience you are going to have. He is a remarkable God and will do something consistent with His character.
o Wait in silent expectancy. Then in obedience and faith, share what God brings to your mind (John 10:27) Begin praying and do not move on to the next subject until you have given God sufficient time to explain all He has to say to you.
o Have your Bible with you should God want to give you direction or confirmation from it. Psalm 119:105
o When God ceases to bring things to your mind for prayer, finish by praising and thanking Him for what He has done. Romans 11:36
9 JOURNALING YOUR MISSION TRIP
Keeping a journal or writing down events of your day is an excellent way to get even more out of your trip. You will find that each day as you reflect you will remember and discover events of the day that, without a written account, could easily be forgotten. It will also make a record for you to look back on that will hopefully encourage you in the future. Keeping a journal is something that many mission agencies recommend, especially for their short-term teams. We know that for many of us it is hard to stare at a blank page and begin writing, so we have included a few questions to help you get started.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
1) What are the areas in my life that are not completely turned over to Christ?
2) What steps am I going to take to turn over these areas to Him?
3) Why do I think God called me to do this outreach?
4) Was my experience what I expected? Why or why not?
5) Did this mission experience affect my personal values? How?
6) Was my vision for reaching the lost of the world with the Gospel increased? How?
7) Did God use me in the way that I wanted? Explain.
8) What did God show me about the Great Commission and myself?
9) What difficulties/triumphs did I experience?
10) What is the highlight of my entire outreach?
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SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FOR GIVING A TESTIMONY:
Pray for God’s direction before and during your testimony. “Prayer is simply to release the will of God.” Tell of your relationship to Christ – contrast your life before you knew Christ and your present new life with Christ. Be definite, specific, and contemporary – five minutes maximum – don’t ramble on and on – stay focused on one major point or theme. This is a testimony of the good things Christ has done for you – show this in your voice, actions, and facial expressions. Give the victory to Jesus – tell of His power, love, mercy and grace. Don’t run down another person’s belief or denomination to make your point. Tell of current answers to prayer. To reinforce your point, use 1 or 2 short scriptures Close with a challenge or prayer
SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FOR TELLING A STORY OR GIVING AN ILLUSTRATION:
Pray for God’s direction and consider the purpose of the story or illustration – make sure you make the point of the story clear. Begin with an attention getter, then include plot, climax, conclusions and how to apply this story to life – tell the story in a simple manner, don’t read it. Be thoroughly familiar with the story and think of ways to make it meaningful to the people in another country – don’t use clichés or slang. Use visual aides whenever possible. Be Biblically correct – understand the scriptures and how they apply to the story. Use various expressions in your voice, face, and body movements. Don’t overdo this but keep it natural, but with zest and feeling. Maintain eye contact with your audience. Scan the crowd – try to involve the whole room. Try to tie the purpose of the story with the theme and memory verse for the day. Make one central application – don’t ramble on and on.
11 CULTURAL ORIENTATION
Perhaps the most important thing to realize as a team in Mexico is that you are a guest in a foreign country. You are the one who does things that seem different. In fact, many things that are considered innocent or “normal” at home are quite offensive in Mexico and may keep people from hearing the message of salvation. It is critical that we be careful of the impression we create as representatives of Christ. The following suggestions are offered to assist you in understanding the Mexican people and to assist you in having a positive missions adventure.
FAMILY TIES: Bible is respected Very strong Catholic Church is predominant (in practice more than Father is dominant person belief) Mother is unifying force in family/subservient to the Many believe in doing good works to gain merit husband Mexicans do not preach against other’s views Awareness of the “saints” and the “Virgin” as forces of DISCIPLINE: good and help to them Small children are not disciplined strongly Scriptural topics must be explained to give background Older girls are closely chaperoned and reserved in info. public RELATIONSHIPS: EDUCATION: Greeting people (shaking hands) is extremely Many are illiterate, but not unintelligent important Possess keen understanding of human nature Show family photos and talk positively about your Visual learners family Elders should be shown respect by standing up and ATTITUDES: shaking their hand People are warm, friendly, and courteous Communication (chitchat) is important – talk and listen Suspicious of strangers – will watch everything we do Males stick together/Females stick together Group interaction rather than isolating individuals RELIGION:
MANNERS (RULES) WHILE IN MEXICO Have an attitude of being F.A.T. (flexible, adaptable, and teachable) Maintain a high moral standard of action and dress Ask permission before taking pictures. Don’t be a tourist! NO yelling! We are often noisy, but the Mexicans are more laid back and reserved. Try things that are offered you to eat – you might be surprised and like it. Use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs is strictly forbidden on or off base during training and outreach. Please, no public display of affection (kissing, holding hands, etc.) unless you are married No males in female rooms or females in male rooms Don’t lose your temper – it’s not a good witness. No joking or kidding while crossing the border – let the driver do the talking. Don’t compare the Mexican way of doing things to ours. Their way isn’t wrong, only different Express curiosity without passing judgment – watch body language. Try to adopt their mannerisms. Do your best to speak a little Spanish. Always remember we are guests in their country. Manners are important! Guys open doors for the ladies. Women should be offered seats first and first in meal lines.
SUMMARY
Insensitivity or irresponsible behavior will have a negative effect on your ministry and could also keep the Mexican people from hearing the message of Gospel. It is our desire not to offend or hurt the people we are attempting to serve.
12 BUILDING A SHORT TERM MISSIONS TEAM A missions team is a group of young people and/or adults that have come together in unity and purpose giving themselves for service to the Lord in a cross-cultural environment through evangelism, training or mercy ministry.
Your Goal As A Team Should Be: To learn how to work together both physically and spiritually To learn how to cope with one another in difficult situations To provide support for the local evangelical churches and/or local communities To gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a family in Christ
Your Goal As An Individual Should Be: To develop a deeper understanding of who God is To begin to see what God has planned for your life To experience missions in a different culture To build lasting relationships across cultural and /or language barriers To develop a more thankful heart for the blessings God has given you To gain a new perspective on scripture as you suddenly see the world through the eyes of the poor and another culture To add a new dimension to your personal relationship with God and open new doors to understanding His call on your life PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
One of the most valuable aspects of your experience on a mission team will be learning to work as a whole team. The following principles will help each of you make your ministry a success. Please read these principles over with your group and challenge them to think about how they can be applied to themselves individually and to the team.
Submitting to Leadership: People have been appointed as leaders of your team. You may or may not like it, but they have been chosen. You may feel more qualified. In several cases, a team member may be older then a leader or more experienced in leadership. All team members, especially these people, must make a serious effort to support, respect and follow their team’s leaders. Pray for your team leaders every day, as they will confront many decisions, some of which you will not even know about. They need your support and prayers!
Maintaining an Attitude of Servanthood: Projects work well when everyone goes with the attitude of serving. We must “look out for the interest of others.” (Phil. 2:3,4) Leaders and team members are to be servants as they encourage, support, and affirm each other. Keep the attitude of a servant. Ask yourself in all situations, “What is left to do? Can I help finish the remaining tasks?”
Forgiveness - Keeping Short Accounts: This means that we are committed to working out difficulties with each other. It is impossible to live with people day after day without somebody getting offended. When these matters arise, we must go to the person with whom we have problems and work it out. Remember if a brother or sister is mad at you, go and make things right. If YOU are mad at someone else, go and make it right. Math. (7:23, 18:15) James (5:6, 19,20) Above all, forgive as Christ has forgiven you.
Prayer: If team members are to experience a successful trip and spiritual unity, they must pray. This means small group prayer, individual prayer, and whole team prayer. Many problems would be solved much quicker if we had prayed first. Unfortunately, we usually forget to pray until afterward. The goal that we have for you is that prayer will be your number one priority. A famous preacher once said, “Prayer works so well in a crisis, it’s a wonder we don’t implement it on a regular basis.”
13 HOW TO LEAD A CHILD TO CHRIST
It is difficult to know at what age a boy or girl understands the meaning of personal salvation. Some children, especially from Christian homes, will be ready to receive Jesus Christ earlier than others. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give you wisdom and will make you sensitive to every child’s spiritual need. Remember that salvation is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. Boys and girls can easily be influenced to follow the group. Therefore, avoid group decisions. Rather, plan for personal counseling and pray individually with any child who is ready to trust the Lord Jesus as their Savior.
Follow these basic steps in talking with the child:
Explain simply how to ask Christ to become his/her personal Savior. Show him/her what God says in His Word. a) God loves you so much that he wants you to be with Him now and always. (John 3:16) b) Those that do wrong do not please God, for God is perfect and good. God’s Word for wrongdoing is “SIN”. God says you have sinned (Romans 3:23), that sin will destroy your life and sin must be punished. (Romans 6:23) c) God loves you so much that He sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to be punished in your place – to die on the cross for your sin (1 Cor 15:3) so that you can do the things that please God. d) When you are really sorry you have sinned, and you want to stop doing wrong and you believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sin, God forgives you. You become a member of God’s family (John 1:12) because Christ is your Savior.
When the child in simple faith trusts Christ and believes that Jesus Christ took the punishment for his sin, encourage him to thank God in his own words that Jesus did this for him.
Explain that when a Christian (the name of those who are God’s children) sins, he should agree with God that what he did was sin and ask God to forgive him. (1 John 1:9)
Encourage the child to tell others that he trusts Jesus Christ as his Savior and has become a Christian.
Explain to the child that he may grow spiritually by: a) Reading the Bible – Psalm 119:11 b) Praying – Philippians 4:6 c) Obeying God – James 1:22 d) Spending time with other Christians – Acts 2:42
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Foundational Values of Youth With A Mission Here is a comprehensive list (YWAM is working on reducing it to some five to seven items). Since thousands of YWAM staff come and go over the years, we believe it is important that we review regularly what God has taught us in the early years, during the foundation building.
Since the beginning of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in 1960, God has emphasized certain Biblical values, which serve as spiritual foundations for the mission. The combined strength of these Biblical values has strongly influenced the nature and character of YWAM around the world. These shared values are the guiding principles for both the past and future growth of our mission. They are beliefs we hold in high regard which determine how we live and make decisions.
God's Word is the final authority for conduct and faith in Youth With A Mission. Our foundational values are not a list of rules to be adhered to; they were not written down until YWAM was 25 years old. Rather, these values are recorded here in an attempt to pass on to successive generations that which God has emphasized to us as a mission.
The following list has been reviewed by the YWAM International Executive Committee and approved by the International Council.
1 YWAM is committed to know God, His character and His ways. We affirm the vital importance of hearing God's voice, seeking His counsel and obeying His instructions. (Numbers 23:19-20; Deuteronomy 32:3-4; John 5:30; 10:1-4; 16:13; Isaiah 6:8; Acts 16:6-10)
2 YWAM is called to make God known, through Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministries. All our activities should contribute toward the goal of discipling nations. (Acts 13:2-3; Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-18; 15:18-21)
3 YWAM recognizes the Bible to be God's inspired and authoritative Word and relies upon the authority of the Holy Scriptures as the standard for life and ministry. Obedience to the Word of God is an evidence of our commitment to Jesus' Lordship. (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; John 3:31-32; 2 Timothy 2:15)
4 YWAM is visionary, doing new things in new ways where new initiatives are required to accomplish the Great Commission. (Isaiah 42:8-9; John 4:35; Matthew 10:1-10; Hebrews 11:1-3; Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2)
5 YWAM is international and interdenominational in its scope and constituency. We believe that cultural, racial and theological diversity are positive factors that contribute to the health and growth of the mission. (Matthew 24:14; Ephesians 4:1-16; Revelation 7:9)
6 YWAM affirms the importance of the local church and seeks to promote unity among all God's people. We endeavor to work in partnership with other believers, building bridges among Christian leaders, churches and missions for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. (Philippians 1:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; Ephesians 3:8-10)
7 YWAM is broad structured and decentralized, with operating locations linked together by relationship, shared values, accountability to leadership, and a commitment to world evangelization. (Mark 10:42-43; Exodus 18:17-26; John 8:36; 1 Corinthians 3:4-9; Hebrews 13:7,17)
8 YWAM is called to praise and worship of the Lamb of God, intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare. We endeavor to resist the devil by moving in the opposite spirit, which is the Spirit of Christ. In all things, we desire to keep Jesus central to our lives and ministry. (Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 15 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 32:6; 100; 150; John 17:15-21; Mark 11:24; Acts 1:14; Colossians 4:2-3; 1 Timothy 2:1, Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; James 4:7, Matthew 12:23-29)
9 YWAM affirms the importance of living holy and righteous lives. We believe that holiness is a fruit of God's grace, transforming the motives of the heart, and affecting our words, conduct, business dealings and relationships. (1 Samuel 15:10-28; Psalm 32:1-5, 51:6-17,; Matthew 5:8; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:7)
10 YWAM is committed to doing, then teaching, according to Jesus' example. We affirm the importance of living a concept, theory or belief in personal experience as essential to passing it on to others. We believe that godly character and the fruit of the Spirit are more important than an individual's gifts, abilities and expertise. (Ezra 7:10; Acts 1:1; Philippians 4:8-9; Colossians 3:1-17; 2 Peter 1:5-10; Micah 6:8)
11 YWAM is dedicated to being relationship oriented in our living and working together. We desire to minimize the need for structures and rules by leading lives of transparency, humility and open communication. (1 John 1:7; Galatians 5:1)
12 YWAM is called to value each individual. We believe all races, ages, cultures and individuals - male and female - have distinctive contributions and callings. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-16; Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 12:4-31; Acts 13:1-3; Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:4-7)
13 YWAM recognizes the value of the family. We affirm the importance of fathers, mothers, and children all sharing a call to missions and contributing in unique, complimentary and vital ways. We support the necessity for each individual family to be a strong and healthy unit. (Deuteronomy 4:9-10, 40, 6:6-7, 32:46; Proverbs 31; 1 Timothy 3:4)
14 YWAM is called to champion young people. We believe in their leadership and potential to change the world and are dedicated to equip them with the tools to do so. (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Samuel 2:18-19; 17:33-37; Daniel 1:4, 8-9; Jeremiah 1:5-10)
15 YWAM is called to team ministry. We recognize that functioning in teams at all levels of the organization provides an opportunity for balance of spiritual gifts and insights. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 6:7; Ephesians 5:21; Proverbs 15:22; Acts 15:22; Acts 10:25-26)
16 YWAM affirms personal responsibility and volunteerism, encouraging individuals to seek God for guidance and direction regarding ministry roles and methods of performing their work. We encourage personal initiative in these areas, making decisions together with their leaders both YWAM and others. (Exodus 3:4; Isaiah 6:8; 1 Samuel 3:10; Mark 1:17-18; Matthew 9:9; Acts 26:12-20)
17 YWAM is called to servant leadership. A servant leader is one who honors the calling of his/her followers and guards their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities in our mission serving those whom they lead. (Luke 17:7-10; John 13:12-17; Mark 10:42-45)
18 YWAM makes no distinction between the sacred and the secular. We seek to honor all functions equally within the Kingdom of God. No roles or ministries are more important or spiritual than others. We seek to equip and mobilize men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every sphere of society. (Acts 11:9; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Zechariah 14:20-21; Romans 12:3-8, 13:1-10, Philemon 1-2; Titus 3:13; Colossians 4:14; Hebrews 13:16)
19 YWAM is called to practice a life of dependence upon God and His people for financial provision, both corporately and individually. (Phil 4:6-7, 10-20; 3 John 5-8)
16 20 YWAM is dedicated to hospitality. We believe it is important to serve and honor our fellow YWAMers, guests, and the poor and needy through this ministry. (3 John 8; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9)
21 YWAM is called to practice generosity and to model and teach the spirit of generosity in all we do. (Romans 12:8-13; 1 Timothy 5:17, 6:18; Philippians 4:17-18; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35; Psalm 112:5)
17 SAMPLES OF CURRICULUM In order to meet the many curriculum needs which KKI now faces, we have tried to provide some resources from other sources for you to preview, which we think, will be helpful. We have not had time to review all the materials, so please understand they do not necessarily have our full endorsement. We can only provide samples of the materials at this conference. For you to obtain copies contact the distributor listed below all the materials. One of the best sources is ProYouth. They obtain materials from many different sources and will give people working with youth a 20% discount. The best source we have found for mission material is Kids Can Make A Difference.
MISSIONS Culturgrams: The Nations Around Us Vol. I (North and South America, Western and Eastern Europe) and Vol. II ( Africa, Asia, and Oceania) This is done by Mormons. $25 each.
The “Family In” Series Countries include Omon, Morocco, Egypt, Pakistan, Sudan, India $10.50 each.
Commonwealth of Independent State Twelve different countries: Armenia, Azerbijan, Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan,
Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Latvia, Uzbekistan $15.95.each.
Becoming God’s Peacemakers by Gerber, Jansen, and Widmer $29.95
Passport to Adventure by Joyce Hardin $7.95
The Arabs: Activities for the Elementary School Level by Shabbas, El-Shaleb, and An-Nabbulsi $16.00
Geo’s World Praying for the Megacities $1.00
Embrace Your World by Kathy Felty. Mission Activities for Families $5.00
Feed My People! Six week study by World Relief for the Family $5.95
International Playtime Classroom Games and Dances from Around the World by Wayne Nelson $22
Which Way to God? What Other Religions Believe by Darell Pearson and Jan Johnson $9.95
You Can Change the World: Learning to Pray for People Around the World. Children’s version of Operation World by Jan Johnson $8.95
The Secret Search The true story of a Muslim boy in Pakistan. $24.95
Turn the World Around.. .Music video by Petra, Kenny Marks, Whitecross, Rich Mullins $14.95
30 Days of Focused Prayer for the Muslim World (Limited number) $1.95
***************AlI the above materials available through Kids Can Make A Difference************
4445 Webster Drive/York, Pennsylvania 17402
18 MISSION (cont.) White Fields for Young Workers A newsletter to get children and families involved in ministry. ******************White Fields/Box 5173/Washington, D.C. 20026/$15***********************
Jeff Anderson novels for teens: East into Yesterday. East of the Misty Mountains. East to the Shifting Sands by Alice Poynor. Series of stories where teen boy goes back in time and encounters various famous missionaries. Good to read to kids for night time story or while they are riding on bus. *****************OMF BOOKS/lO West Dry Creek Circle/Littleton, CO. 90122******************
Mini-Missions Conference for Children by Dorothy Schultz $25 Seven books that lay out an exciting “trip” around the world. First book lays out preparation with passport, how to travel, etc. and last book talks about going home. The other five books cover different fields. Could be used for “Go Camp” or prayer group. *********************R.C.Law&Co.,Inc./4861 ChinoAve.,Chino,Ca.*********************
GAMES AND FUNDRAISING Creative Socials and Special Events by Mike Yaconelli and Wayne Rice $9.99
Play-It by Mike Yaconelli and Wayne Rice $9.99 Great games and ice breakers. ************ProYouth/P.O. Box 30029/Portland, Or. 97230/Telephone: (503) 669-1515*************
Have-A-Blast Games $11.99 ******************Group Books/2890 N. Monroe/Box 366/Loveland, Co. 80539***************
TRAINING LEADERS Helping Teens in Crisis by Miriam Neff Resource book for crisis teens face. $8.99
Get’em Talking by Mike Yaconelli and Scott Kenigsaecker $10.99 Teaches how to lead discussion
Help! I’m A Volunteer Youth Worker by Doug Fields Short book $7.99 ************Pro Youth/P.O. Box 30029/Portland, Ore. 97230 Telephone: (503) 669~l515********
DISCUSSION STARTERS FOR TEENS AND PRETEENS Get’em Talking by Mike Yaconelli and Scott Koenigsaecker $10.99
Do It! Active Learning in Youth Ministry by Thom and Joani Schultz $11.99
Parent Pains: Bringing Some Peace to Your Place by Darrell Pearson and Mary Penner $9.95
Gotta Have It How to get What You Need and Forget What You Don’t by Darrell Pearson and Jane Vogel $9.95
O.T. Speedway: A Zip Through the Old Testment by Duffy Robbins and Randy Peterson $9.95
Teach ‘Toon 50 Creative Cartoon Bible Lessons by Rick Bundschuh and Tom Finley
19 DISCUSSION STARTERS (Cont.) Talk Sheets by David Lynn Reproducable sheets that get kids thinking about issues with discussion on the back. ************Pro Youth/P.O. Box 30029/Portland, Or. 97230/Telephone: (503) 669~l515**********
When Kids Don’t Know The Basics by Borthwick, Hickey, Hilton, Southern, Richards, Ayres
Chosing a Christ-Centered Lifestyle by Randy Petersen and Gary Wilburn ****************David C. Cook/ 850 No. Grove Avenue/Elgin, Illinois 60120*******************
HOMEQUALIFYING MATERIALS Warriors in the 21st Century by Darwin Newton Covers Worship, Quiet Time, Intercessory Prayer, Memorizing and Meditating. Written for three different age groups. Usually used for kids just starting King’s Kids.
Improving Your Serve: Developing a Servant’s Heart by Joyce Satter Appropriate for teen leadership training. Uses Tom Marshall’s booklet “Honour and Respect”
You Have A Destiny!! Study questions from the book “If God Has a Plan For My Life, Why Can’t I Find It?? “written by Ron Boehme put in booklet for for Home qualifying
FOLLOW UP Moving Toward Maturity Series by Barry St. Clair including Following Jesus Spending Time Alone With God Making Jesus Lord Giving Away Your Faith Influencing Your World This is good material for young people who need more grounding in basics. They have new layout which is much more appealing to teens. There is also a leaders guide if you want to use it during camp times.
Keeping Your Cool While Sharing Your Faith by Greg Johnson and Susie Shellenberger $7.99 Delightful book that addresses different issues of sharing your faith. Very appealing to kids. ***********************ProYoutb/ P.O. Box 30029/Portland, Or. 97230**********************
To Know Him.. .is to Love and Praise Him! A Bible Study of God’s Attributes by Beverly Doswald $12.99 For older teens ********************Helpful Beginnings/P.O.Box 1684/Clovis, CA 93613*********************
IDEAS OF WHAT TO TEACH Acts Alive! A Workbook for Youth and Adults by Dave Buehring Good teaching on knowing God, attributes of God, what it means to be a disciple of Jesus (Also avaliable in Russian) $8.95 ********Crown Ministries/1198 Forest Hills Blvd. P.O. Box 5278/ Bella Vista, Ar. 72714************* 1-800-433-4685
Leading With Jesus a Handbook on Qualifications for Spiritual Leadership for Individual and Group Study by Gunter Krallmann Easy outlines that cover topics like God-pleasing attributes, being a man of the word, prayer, self-control, etc. Available through Frontline Ministries in Seattle.
CLIP ART Classy Clip Art by Dale Bargmann and Robert M. Moyer $15.99 ********************Group/2890 N. Monroe/Box366/Loveland, Colorado 80539*****************
The One Minute Poster. . .Posters and Flyers Gospel Light, Ventura, California $14.95
Phrases and Verses Art Source Vol. 4 Church Art Very contemporary and appealing to kids.
The Incredible One and Only Unbelievable Youth Specialties Clip Art Book Published by Zonderman ******l don’t have copies for you to view but they are all good and available through ProYouth******
FAMILIES IN MINISTRY Families Growing Together by M. Scott Miles Church Programs for Family Learning $9.99 *******************************Available through ProYouth******************************
HELPING YOUTH MAKE TRANSITIONS Rites of Passage Pacesetter series, vol. 12 with David C. Cook. Discuss the transition from being a teen to young adult. Cover the following subjects; Looking forward to adulthood, Peter Pan Principle, calculated risks, great expectations, celebration. May have parts appropriate for Bar Mitzvah training. (I don’t have a copy.)
The Ouest A self-discovery adventure for teens. By Kevin Brown and Ray Mitsch
Discover Your Best Possible Future A step-by-step guide to choosing a college, a major, a career by Diane Eble and Richard Hagstrom Gives you tools for self-assessment. $8.99 *********ProYouth /P.O.Box 30029/Portland, Ore. 97230/ Ph. (503) 669~l515*****************
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FOUR PHASES OF KKI MINISTRY
PHASE IV PHASE III PHASE II PHASE I Year Round Discipleship Year Round Discipleship Mercy Ministries Evangelistic Programs Programs Associated Ministries Associated Ministries GO – Network Teams KKI Outreach Teams, Short and long term Relief Parents Family Performing Arts Feeding Seminars Family in Ministry International Clothing Family Services National Shelter Local Assistance Teenagers Teenagers HANDS Medical Youth Activity Center Teen Leadership Training International Niko National Daniel Prayer Groups Local Praise Parties Adoption Pre-Teens Pre-Teens Sports Foster Care Play Peace Church Pre-Teen Training International Daniel Prayer Groups National Local Vocational Children Children Other Job Training Play Peace Church Daniel Prayer Groups International National