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Responsibilities
The Global NYI Council, in collaboration with the director of NYI and NYI staff, establishes procedures for global NYI and gives direction and support to the development of youth ministry resources for all levels of NYI, subject to approval of the general superintendent in jurisdiction for NYI and the General Board. The NYI ministry is designed to reach young people for Christ and respond to their spiritual growth needs; it is facilitated through the director of NYI and NYI leadership around the world.
The Global NYI Council provides a forum for the support and development of effective youth ministry programs, events, and resources at the regional level, consistent with the mission and vision of NYI.
The Global NYI Council provides an avenue for the representation of regional, field, district, and local levels of NYI by council members to the NYI staff. Council members also represent the global NYI by initiating contact with their region, fields, districts, and local churches on behalf of the Global NYI Council and the Global NYI Office.
The Global NYI Council assists in the planning and administration of the Global NYI Convention.
The Global NYI Council gives input to the youth area of the Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups and helps promotes growth in enrollment and attendance for youth and training for youth Sunday School/Bible study/small group teachers and leaders globally, in cooperation with Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International.
The Global NYI Council reviews the annual budget and expenditures of the NYI office provided through the General Board.
The Global NYI Council directs and reviews the expenditure of funds provided through NYI events and partnerships subject to the approval of the general superintendent in jurisdiction.
