Grade Transitions in Youth Ministry

Students can fall through the cracks during Grade Transitions between departments. Our goal as youth ministers needs to be to help them continue to stay connected and growing in Christ.

Who’s involved?

Children's Pastor

Youth Pastor

Parents

Kids

Students

Volunteer Teachers & Leaders

Senior Pastor

Need a plan-

When do you want to do it? Must be streamlined with other departments. Talk through best timelines.

YP visits to elementary (just dropping in)

CP-talk through the attendance list (personal details/get their story)

New Parent Orientation

Kids and Students Sneek Peek- coordinate with all leaders involved

What do you want to see when they get there? 

See them have fun

Feel comfortable

Understand our expectations

Make connections

Walk away excited

Prep work?

-Plan something special (for the sneak peek).  A treat for everyone else because they’re there, so it’s not a bad thing that the 5th graders are there.

-Get the 8th graders out. Coordinate with HS

What are some ways to communicate your transition?

Bulletin

Emails

Church Newsletter

Kids & Students take home flyers

Phone Calls- Hey this is so and so, just wanted to let you know about… How are you guys feeling about it?  Do you have any Q’s?

Senior Pastor (welcome new 6th graders into the service)