Section: District Ministry Plan Template

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Evangelism

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to reach young people for Christ.

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Discipleship

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to nurture and challenge young people to grow as disciples of Christ in personal devotion, worship, fellowship, ministry, and leading others to Christ.

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Leadership Development

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to mentor and equip young people to be leaders for Christ and His church.

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Provision

  1. This district ministry plan template provides a standard format for the organization, function, and leadership of NYI at the district level. The district NYI may adapt and revise the plan in response to youth ministry needs on the district, consistent with the Nazarene Youth International Charter and the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.
  2. Any area not covered by this ministry plan is under the authority of the District NYI Council

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Process

  1. The District NYI Council establishes and publicizes the process for adapting and revising the district ministry plan, and must approve proposed revisions prior to their being brought to the District NYI Convention.
  2. Proposed revisions to the district ministry plan must be distributed in written form to local NYI groups prior to the District NYI Convention.
  3. Revisions must be approved by a two-thirds vote of all delegates and members present and voting at the District NYI Convention and are subject to the approval of the district superintendent and District Advisory Board.
  4. All changes in the district ministry plan become effective no later than 60 days following the Convention. The revised document must be distributed in written form prior to taking effect.

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Composition and Accountability

  1. All local NYI groups and members of NYI within the boundaries of a district form the district Nazarene Youth International.
  2. The district NYI is accountable to its membership, the district superintendent, and the District Advisory Board.
  3. The district NYI reports annually to the District NYI Convention and the District Assembly through the district NYI president.

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Ministry Focus

  1. The traditional ministry focus of the district NYI is to youth ages 12 and older, college/university students, and young adults. A District NYI Council may modify the ministry focus as seen fit, with the approval of the district superintendent and District Advisory Board.
  2. For the purposes of representation and programming, the District NYI Council establishes age divisions according to youth ministry needs on the district.

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Officers

  1. The officers of the district NYI are the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
  2. District NYI officers must be members of a local Church of the Nazarene within the bounds of the district at the time of their election, be active in local and district youth ministry, and be viewed as leaders in personal example and ministry.
  3. District NYI officers serve without salary. Financing for the administrative expenses of district NYI officers is allocated as a part of the district NYI budget.
  4. Should a district not yet have an organized NYI (no District NYI Convention), the district superintendent may appoint a district NYI president so that local churches may be assisted in reaching young people for Christ and in responding to their spiritual growth needs.

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Elections

  1. District NYI officers are elected by the District NYI Convention to serve for a one-year term, from the close of the convention until their successors are elected and assume their ministry roles. At the recommendation of the district NYI Nominating Committee and with the approval of the district superintendent, an officer may be elected for a two-year term.
  2. A district NYI Nominating Committee nominates the officers of the district NYI. The nominating committee is appointed by the District NYI Council and consists of at least four district NYI members, and also includes the district superintendent and the district NYI president. All nominees must be approved by the District NYI Council and district superintendent.
  3. Officers are then elected by ballot by majority vote at the annual NYI Convention. When there is only one nominee for a position, a “yes” and “no” ballot is used, with approval by two-thirds vote. If recommended by the nominating committee, the convention may vote to allow the District NYI Council to appoint the district NYI secretary and treasurer.
  4. An incumbent officer may be reelected by a “yes” or “no” vote when such vote is recommended by the District NYI Council, with the approval of the district superintendent and approved by two-thirds vote of the District NYI Convention.
  5. A vacancy occurs when an officer moves his/her membership from the district, resigns, or is removed from office by two-thirds vote of the council due to neglect of duties or inappropriate conduct. Should a vacancy occur in the office of district NYI president, the vice-president assumes the responsibilities of president until the next District NYI Convention. Should a vacancy occur among other officers, the District NYI Council fills the vacancy by two-thirds vote if there is one nominee or by majority vote if two or more nominees.

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Responsibilities

  1. The responsibilities of the district NYI president include:
    1. Giving leadership and direction to district NYI, working in cooperation with NYI and district leadership.
    2. Chairing the District NYI Council to cast a vision for youth ministry on the district.
    3. Facilitating the development of youth ministry on the district and working with the District NYI Council to define the district NYI ministry focus according to needs.
    4. Presiding at the District NYI Convention.
    5. Encouraging the development of NYI ministry in each local church within the district.
    6. Representing the interests of NYI on all appropriate district boards and committees.
    7. Submitting an annual report to the District NYI Convention and District Assembly.
    8. Presenting an annual budget to the District Finance Committee (or appropriate district body) and to the District NYI Convention for approval.
    9. Serving as an ex officio delegate to the District Assembly.
    10. Serving as a delegate to the Global NYI Convention. Should the president be unable to attend, a representative elected by the District NYI Council and approved by district superintendent and district advisory board may provide alternate representation.
    11. Serving as a member of the Regional NYI Council, if so designated by the ministry plan of the region.
  2. The responsibilities of the vice president include:
    1. Cooperating with the president in every way possible to carry out effective youth ministry on the district.
    2. Performing the duties of the president in his/her absence.
    3. Carrying out other duties as assigned by the District NYI Council and Convention.
    4. In case of a vacancy in the office of district NYI president, fulfilling the functions of president until a successor is elected and installed.
  3. The responsibilities of the secretary include:
    1. Keeping a correct record of all the proceedings of the District NYI Council, the Executive Committee, and the District NYI Convention.
    2. Attending to all matters of correspondence for the district NYI.
    3. Notifying the global NYI Office and regional NYI chair of the names and addresses of the various district NYI officers and ministry directors as soon as possible after election.
    4. Carrying out other duties as assigned by the District NYI Council and Convention.
  4. The responsibilities of the treasurer include:
    1. Disbursing, receiving, and keeping record of district NYI funds.
    2. Compiling an annual financial report of all moneys raised and disbursed to submit to the annual District NYI Convention.
    3. Working with the president to create an annual budget to present to the appropriate bodies.
  5. Other responsibilities may be assigned to officers according to district youth ministry needs.