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Excel Initiative

EXCEL INITIATIVE (limited interim) plus an on-site evaluation, coaching, training, and infrastructure building initiative with weekly ministry assistance between youth ministers Overview for Pastor.doc

Every church situation is unique. The below options are samples and can be customized according to individual church need.

OPTION ONE

  1. Commence a Limited Interim (EXCEL initiative) at an agreed upon start date. Dr. Boyd would be on your church campus one Sunday and Wednesday per month while providing distance support on a weekly basis. On site visits are more frequent in the early stage of the Excel initiative.
  2. Initial evaluation of weekly ministries -  ie: Sunday AM, Wed. PM / volunteers staff and infra-structure.
  3. Provide total program planning, content and resources for producing a comprehensive Wednesday night ministry/worship experience (main youth gathering night) using affiliate speakers, lay leadership, qualified college age students and existing volunteers on the leadership team.
  4. Provide training and guidance for small group bible study leaders as needed.
  5. Provide parent of youth training as needed.
  6. Meet with staff and search team for updates and guidance regarding progress, direction of ministry, and level of SME involvement.
  7. Make recommendations for maximum ministry impact.
  8. Meet with leadership, parents and volunteer workers for planning the student calendar.
  9. Total consulting resources, tools, training and coaching included

* Initial consulting agreement is for three months and is renewable in 1-3 months increments as needed.

* Supervisor/liaison is the pastor or his designee - ie: Youth team chair, associate pastor, etc.
* Compensation = $550 per week paid every other week or according to standard church payroll schedule plus travel @ .45 cpm.

OPTION TWO

All of option ONE plus:

  1. Work with pastor or his designated staff member and elected search team to secure a qualified matched Youth Minister based upon a well planned search profile, church assessment including parent and leadership input.
  2. Assist the search team by advising team members and screening applicants, make recommendations and assisting with transition.
  3. From dozens of screened resumes, provide the search team three best-matched candidates for search team consideration with one candidate rising as “the” right person to pursue.
*Compensation: $750 per week plus any travel expenses related to face to face candidate interviews or research.
*This proposal is intended to give an overview of the above options rather than a detailed description of the numerous ministry tasks associated with each. 

OPTION THREE

(neither one or two)

  1. Work with pastor or his designated staff member and elected search team to secure a qualified matched Youth Minister based upon a well planned search profile, church assessment including parent and leadership input.
  2. Assist the search team by advising team members and screening applicants, make recommendations and assisting with transition.
  3. From dozens of screened resumes, provide the search team three best-matched candidates for search team consideration with one candidate rising as “the” right person to pursue.

*Compensation: $350 per week or 25% of the annual budgeted Salary+Housing for the Youth Pastor position (whichever is less- plus any travel expenses related to face to face candidate interviews or research. If the % payment option is less, the church makes monthly payments to SME (Budget amount divided by 12 mos.) and the balance paid in lump sum at conclusion of a successful candidate call.

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Booking a Seminar or Training Session

$950 -$1,500 per session (1hr. -1½ hrs) (all day is considered 3 or more sessions/ max in a day is 5 sessions.
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$100 off for each additional session, same location
Different topic same location
Plus expenses
Mileage is calculated at .51 cents per mile
Deposit is $100
Sunday AM before worship, during discipleship hour for Small group leader training
Sunday afternoon with lunch provided for most seminars or parenting sessions
Sunday afternoon and evening, especially if there is no PM worship service or the pastor supports a simultaneous training coinciding during worship time
Wed night during Student gathering for parenting seminar or other leadership training
Overnight retreat dedicated to leadership training
Saturday 9AM-Lunch for small group leaders
Eg. To train our small group leaders to be highly effective in helping students grow in their spiritual disciplines

Book Dr. Boyd to speak/preach at your camp, retreat, youth event.

$350 -$500 per session
$1500 for one camp week (3-5 messages) ex: AM or PM session only
$2500 for one camp week (8-10 messages) ex: AM and PM sessions each day
$500 Add a training/seminar session during camp, retreat or other event at same location
Plus expenses
Mileage is at  .51 cents per mile
Deposit is $100

EXCEL Initiative

The EXCEL initiative is typically 6-9 months.

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Poker Boyd’s love for teens came through loud and clear with our students.  His life and ministry reflect his passion for youth ministry and we were the beneficiaries of his experience and expertise while he was with us. Poker is a man of deep conviction and focus; yet his message was clear and also easy for our students to grasp. Poker is the kind of youth ministry leader we want our students to meet.”   Roger Glidewell Founder, Executive Director Global Youth Ministry (formerly Sr. Student Pastor of FBC Orlando, FL)

We especially want to thank Charles Boyd for helping us through his Student Ministry Essentials consulting organization. What a blessing Poker has been to us during this season! He is a true, experienced professional who loves God and this church. We are grateful for his vision in creating this unique ministry and for being such a strategic help in preparing us for a greater future in student ministry. Student Ministry Essential truely was a consulting, empowering, encouraging, and equipping ministry for our students and student leadership.

Dr. Jay Dennis, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church at the Mall

Dr. Charles (Poker) Boyd is both an academician and practitioner in Student Ministry. As an adjunct professor for The Baptist College of Florida, he has excelled in both facets of the work. I recommend him to you for biblical, Godly, and practical leadership of students and student leaders.

Robin Jumper Ph.D. The Baptist College of Florida

Poker Boyd came and brought ALL of his resources with him: a servant’s heart, love for our students, encouragement for our parents, personal integrity, unbridled enthusiasm, and a contagious love for Jesus.

Dr. Phillip Hanes, Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida

I have used SME for many youth ministry needs. But my favorite resource is the leadership training (Essential Seminars) designed for youth leaders. Poker uses his many years of experience, along with his knowledge of current youth trends, to effectively communicate to youth leaders how to reach teenagers in our world today.  Our youth leaders look forward to our yearly training weekend; to quote one of our leaders, “It’s more than a reminder, it’s like drinking a Red Bull full of youth instruction.”

Obrien Satcher, Student Pastor, First Baptist Church of Henderson TX

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