In order to have the impact we hope to see in these four “ministry directions”, we recognize YU, as an organization, needs to bring adequate infrastructure and support to them. To that end, our Central Services team is committed to supporting Making Space in these ways:
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We will intentionally provide training, tools and well-being support for our team members as they pursue: (1) Ministering to vulnerable youth, including those with mental health challenges,(2) church integration of vulnerable youth, and (3) living out wholistic transformation.
WHY THIS MATTERS…
Our people are the heartbeat of YU and their equipping is essential in order to navigate the complexities of the challenges facing today’s youth. Targeted training will specifically empower them to implement the ministry directions of Making Space.
We will intentionally pray towards and seek to hire: (1) The necessary leadership roles to support our ministry direction; and (2) field staff, with special attention to: those in their 20s, those with a call to the vulnerable, those from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, those with an affinity with those served.
WHY THIS MATTERS…
In order to address the vast needs we hope to through Making Space, we need a significantly larger field staff and volunteer team! Our impact is always rooted in the trusting relationships our team members have with young people.
We will intentionally develop social enterprises to: (1) Provide transformative work experiences for vulnerable youth; and (2) Diversify our funding streams for ongoing sustainability.
WHY THIS MATTERS…
Formative work experiences continue to be an area of need for vulnerable youth in our city, and social enterprises can be a safe place for these youth to grow, develop, and transition into adulthood.
We will intentionally foster the sharing of our gifts, resources and expertise with one another to more effectively realize our vision.
WHY THIS MATTERS…
Simply put, we are stronger together. Putting the wealth of our knowledge, expertise, and resources into collaborative endeavours will better allow us to be effective In the midst of the increasing complexity of serving our city and its youth.
We will intentionally steward the time of our team members by: (1) Streamlining central services processes, (2) providing supportive tools, and (3) engaging team members in a coordinated and unified manner.
WHY THIS MATTERS…
Everyone does better when they are in their ‘sweet spot’. This focus will maximize the gifts and time of our field staff to do what they do best in communities throughout Toronto.
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