Become an Advocate
ONE WHO SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF A CAUSE
WHAT IS A WORD OF LIFE ADVOCATE?
Someone who loves young people
SOMEONE WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN IMPACTED BY WORD OF LIFE
SOMEONE WITH A DESIRE TO EXPAND THE MINISTRY OF WORD OF LIFE IN THEIR AREA
OUR VISION
We are looking to develop a national network of youth workers who are committed to the core principles and goals of Word of Life. If you love your ministry but wonder if there is more you can do to expand your impact, the Advocate Program could be perfect for you. We are looking for people who will serve at least one church (besides their own church) in developing effective student and children’s ministries using the Word of Life Youth Ministries resources.
WHY BE AN ADVOCATE?
Training
Receive training and encouragement to expand your ministry influence in your local area.
Resources
Gain unlimited access to all Word of Life Youth Ministries digital resources.
Innovation
Receive insider information related to new innovations to the ministry.
Influence
Attain greater influence in the development of Word of Life Youth Ministries.
Quiet Time
Receive free Word of Life Quiet Times for your entire family.
WHAT MAKES AN ADVOCATE?
We are looking for people of good character who have a passion for the lost and great love for young people.
Qualifications
- Commitment to Word of Word of Life Youth Ministries stated goals and desire to utilize our resources to meet these goals:
- Every student everywhere hearing the Gospel from a friend
- Every student everywhere growing in their walk with Christ
- High integrity, self-aware, faithful Christ follower, strong spiritual leader at home and in ministry
- Experience with a Word of Life local church ministry or sufficient youth ministry background to explain and promote Word of Life ministries within local churches
- Agreement with Word of Life Statement of Faith
- In general agreement with and sensitive to Word of Life standards of Conduct
- Commitment to continual personal development through Word of Life training and resources
- Successful completion of Advocate Training Course
ADVOCATE TRAINING OVERVIEW
Vision for an Advocate
- Vision and Goals
- Expanding your ministry impact in your home area
- Help churches develop effective student and children’s ministries
Expanding Your Ministry Impact
- Model - making your ministry a model for others
- Connect - discovering areas of need in a prospective church
- Share - talking to churches about Word of Life Youth Ministries
Serving Through Ministry Visits
- Before - preparing for a ministry visit
- During - skill in a ministry visit
- After - sharing your observations
- Grow yourself through training opportunities and resources
Planning
- Put together your action plan to serve local churches in your area
Starting New Churches
- CORE Training Overview