BOARD MEMBER CRITERION

We believe God has called us to be faithful to Him in reaching young people with the good news of eternal salvation in Jesus Christ. It is our prayer that God will use us to change the spiritual landscape of youth by the end of this decade. The composition and commitment of the Board of Calgary Youth For Christ is an important ingredient to work under the Lord and with our staff to achieve this ministry. It is the aim of Calgary Youth For Christ to provide youth with caring relationships and developmental opportunities for their whole person (mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual) in the context of the
teachings of Jesus Christ. We are asking God to provide us with Board Members who:

 

  • Have a heart for God.
  • Long to see their talents and resources used to reach un-churched peoples with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Are people of influence and possess a willingness to use their influence and gifts for the benefit of Youth For Christ.
  • Will make YFC their first ministry commitment after their local church.
  • Are fully committed to working within a context of spiritual unity.
  • Have a magnanimous spirit to people of all denominations.
  • Understand and practice management on a daily basis.
  • Have a good sense of humor.
  • Are willing to have an active part in prayer and service on the team.



Those who are willing to accept these criterion will be asked to comply with the following requests:

  1. Submit an application for membership on the Youth For Christ Board.
  2. Attend Youth For Christ Board training sessions as available.
  3. Attend a Youth For Christ Board meeting after which the application will be considered for ratification.
    After three consecutive absences, the application will be reviewed by the Board.
  4. Commit to a three-year term of office during which all Board meetings will be attended unless you are
    unable due to illness or an unavoidable and excused absence. There are approximately ten meetings per year.
  5. Serve on a committee of the Board, when required.
  6. Meet with the Executive Director on a regular basis, i.e. monthly.
  7. Make a time commitment of a minimum of five hours to a maximum of twenty hours per month.
  8. Make a commitment financially to the ministry.
  9. Evaluate and be evaluated on a yearly basis.
  10. Put together a prayer list and a supporter list.
  11. Sign Youth For Christ’s Mission Statement and Statement of Faith and have involvement in the local church
    that you attend.
  12. Make Youth For Christ your first ministry priority after your church.

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