Standard of Excellence Partners

Click here to view a list of churches and Student Leaders who have completed a rigorous 21 point on-site audit in order to become a facilitating student ministry example of health and effectiveness. Explore the possibility of becoming a Standard of Excellence partner by reviewing the benefits of certification.The world of youth ministry is in need of healthy student ministries that demonstrate a living, breathing model of healthy student ministry. Does your student ministry already qualify for the SE certification? Do you want to lead your people and ministry towards the exciting journey of being certified as an SE student ministry?

TEN BENEFITS of SE Certification:

1. You and your ministry will receive a certificate of recognition presented by SME. The certificate gives notice to your church, pastoral staff, parents, volunteer team, and students that under your leadership, the Student Ministry meets or exceeds the standards for Student Ministry Excellence outlined in the certification requirements.
   1. press release to your church news outlet.
   2. framed certificate for mounted display in your church.
2. A professionally designed seal of achievement (graphic) appropriate for letter head, website or other areas beneficial for placement.
3. A shout-out of achievement in one of our SME video shoots and posted to our YouTube channel.
4. Recognition on the SME website or social media outlet as an outstanding ministry model.
5. A press release shared with the news outlet of your choice.
6. The opportunity to host top quality interns affiliated with our CONNECT ministry initiative for the summer or semester ministry.
7. The opportunity to stand as an endorsed, recognized example of healthy student ministry to other churches in pursuit of successful, impacting student ministry.
8. A built in reference for speaking and or training opportunities that may flow out of the SE recognition.
9. The certification process will automatically incentivize your leadership in striving towards a common goal of achievement.
10. Morale and excitement is boosted as the leadership team and staff closes in on achieving certification.
11. A 50% discount on any student ministry related preaching or training session after certification is completed. (1 year)
12. A one on one consult to share needs, strengths and weaknesses expressed during interviews with volunteer staff, ministry staff, and leadership students.

• The certification process is conducted through both a digital interview and on-site interviews in compiling a comprehensive ministry audit.
• Certification is renewed annually to maintain standards for excellence. Second and third year renewal is half price.
• Certification extends 6 months past the departure/transition/exit of a certified student minister.

If you are interested in pursuing the high standard of excellence in student ministry, please contact Dr. Boyd to discuss some of the basic qualifications as well as an overview of the specific requirements covered in our 20 pt. audit.

Inquiry/Booking

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Position / Title

Name of Church / Organization

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Email

What are you interested in?

Please make a selection

Booking a Seminar, Training Clinic or Preaching

Becoming a Standard of Excellence Partner

Enrolling in ISME Classes

The EXCEL initiative

The CONNECT Ministry

Booking Dr. Boyd to speak/preach at our camp, retreat or youth event.

Cohort Membership

I have a question

Questions or Comments

What is your question about?

Seminars, Training Clinics or Preaching

Becoming a Standard of Excellence Partner

Enrolling in ISME Classes

The EXCEL initiative

Other

Please enter your question or comments

Please briefly describe your question or concern and let us know the best time possible to contact you.

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

Select a seminar or training session Lead Team (part 1)Lead Team (part 2)Calendaring your SMThe Importance of Small GroupsMinistry Myth – YM stay 18mosMinistry Myth – Students abandoning the Christian faithRelational Math (part 1)Relational Math(part 2)Student Leadership Teams – why they are essentialThree Characteristics of Effective LeadershipStudent OwnershipAdolescent vs. AdolescenceOther

If other, please list or describe the seminar or training session you are interested in.

Date of event

This date is

Flexible

Firm

Time of Event

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

Briefly describe the purpose/goal of the seminar or training event

Eg. To train our small group leaders to be highly effective in helping students grow in their spiritual disciplines

Is this event is being held somewhere other than the church/organization address given?

Yes

No

Where is the event being held?

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

Name of ministry event

Scripture and/or promotional them of this event (if any)

Number of times you want him to preach 123456789101112

EXCEL Initiative

The EXCEL initiative is typically 6-9 months.

What best describes your situation? Need a limited interim for Wed youth pulpit supply and give leadership in directing our volunteers during our search for a new student minister.Need a limited interim for Wed youth pulpit supply and Sunday small group volunteers give leadership to our volunteers during our search for a new student minister.Need a limited interim for Wed and/or Sunday for pulpit supply, small group volunteer management and assistance during the search for a new student minister.Need a limited interim for Wed and/or Sunday for pulpit supply, small group management, assistance in securing a new student minister and training to rebuild and/or train our volunteer team.

CONNECT

Are you a student or a church? Student desiring a ministry position placementChurch desiring a student minister placement

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