YFC CampusBased Manual

CFC Youth for Christ

CAMPUS BASED MANUAL (2011 Edition)

YFC CAMPUS BASED MANUAL Table of Content I. YFC Campus Based Prayer II. YFC Campus Based a. Rationale b. Campus Based Dream c. YFC Campus Based Anchor Verse d. YFC Campus Based Vision e. Vision Statement f. YFC Campus Based Mission g. Mission Statement h. YFC Campus Based Culture III. Starting up YFC Campus Based a. Steps in starting up YFC Campus b. Sustenance strategy for YFC Campus Based Program c. Levels of growth with structure 1. Household Level 2. Chapter Level 3. Cluster Level d. YFC Campus Based Structure e Roles and Responsibilities f. Implementation of 3year PFO IV. List of Campus Based Activities V. Frequently Asked Questions APPENDICES Part I. Campus Activities Manual Appendix 1 – FRESH Care Program and FRESH Party Appendix 2 – Campus Tour Appendix 3 – Campus Yearend Party Appendix 4 – Prayer Meeting Part II. Campus Training Manual Appendix 5 - Campus Program Volunteers Training Appendix 6 - Campus VIP Summit Appendix 7- EXECOM Readiness Training Part II. Others Appendix 8 - Electoral Procedure Appendix 9 - Constitution and By Laws Appendix 10 - Other documents

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I. YFC CAMPUS BASED PRAYER Lord Jesus / we realize that / empowered by Your Spirit / You have called us to fight / and conquer this land with You / We realize that/ You have given us not a spirit of timidity / but that of boldness / And so / by the power of the name of Jesus / we pray over this land / we claim this land / and everyone on it for Jesus / That all those who are broken be made whole / all those wounded be healed / all those discouraged find hope / We claim our friends / our schoolmates / and our schools / for You Jesus. / We claim all those who step on this land, / have stepped / and will step on this land / for Jesus/ We claim all youth for Christ. / We claim this land for God. / May the blood of Jesus soak this soil / Lord, send Your Spirit / to heal and renew this land / use us in our weakness / empower us to speak Your word / spread Your hope and love / We lift up to You our lives / and claim this land / In Jesus name / AMEN.

Note: It is suggested that the Campus Prayer be said every Campus Based meetings and/or other Campus Based activities as we live out our vision and mission in Campus Based.

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II. YFC CAMPUS BASED A. RATIONALE True to the commission of Christ, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21), CFC Youth for Christ (YFC) truly empowers the youth not only to be good Christian men and women, but also, to spread the good news and “renew the face of the earth.” Sadly, many factors in this world result in the diminishing support of a Christian environment at home. This offers little help to the youth, who are already in need of much support and guidance. More and more young people today are being pressured into entering immoral relationships, learning to cheat and steal, joining gangs and literally “dying” in the very place where they are meant to learn and live, simply because there is no real exciting alternative to choose from. Moreover, there is an ongoing battle for the hearts and minds of young people today. The values of the youth are now being wrongly influenced by different elements in society (e.g. the promotion and toleration of abortion, premarital sex, rebellion to family and parents, corruption among student leaders, to name a few). In order to counter these threats, there has to be a massive evangelization and re-evangelization of the youth today especially in the captured market within the campuses/schools. Every young person today should know the joy of receiving the gift of salvation and of living a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus Christ. However, this is not easy because of the many distractions, pressures and diversions that are pulling young people away from the plan of God. Hence, there poses a greater challenged and an urgent response to provide a healthy and exciting environment in college campuses, where faith among students can flourish, and bonds of friendship, brotherhood and sisterhood with other young men and women can be formed. YFC Campus Based is CFC Youth for Christ’s official evangelization program based within College or University level campuses. It is affiliated with the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation and the network of its family ministries within the Philippines and abroad. It caters to students in their tertiary level of education – those through with their secondary or highschool level, and is pursuing further education in these campuses. In order to be effective in its evangelization efforts, YFC Campus Based seeks to provide (a) a point of conversion / re-conversion where a young person can grow as man or woman of God and be encouraged to take responsibility and gain leadership as they lead others to God as well; and (b) a program that accepts the vibrancy, energy, dynamism and free-spirit of the youth, and strives to rechannel this youthful spirit for use in the mission of building God’s kingdom in their homes and campuses. B. CAMPUS BASED DREAM We dream of a society very different from what it is today. People believe that this is impossible and yet we continue to pray hard and reach for this dream. We dream of a day when husbands will be faithful to their wives and children. Fathers will protect instead of abuse their children. Doctors will preserve

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life, instead of abort it. Governments will serve its people, instead of exploit it. There will be less crime because businessmen will not push their employees into the kind of poverty that breeds crime. We believe this dream can be realized through our work in the campuses. We firmly hold on to the hope that if we Christianize the values of the future lawyers, doctors, businessmen and professionals, government leaders today, while they are still students in the campuses, where their values are being formed, this vision can turn into reality. C. CAMPUS BASED VERSE The Mission and Vision of YFC Campus is based on the words of Scripture, to "Unite all things in Christ" (Ephesians. 1:10). It is a response to the call of our Church leadership and our Universities and colleges to proclaim Christ to all men, believing that change can truly happen with a united effort and consistent transformation. D. YFC CAMPUS BASED VISION A Renewed and Society in Christ through the Campuses E. VISION STATEMENT

Driven by the Holy Spirit, transformed by the love of Christ, and one with the Catholic Church, YFC Campus Based is a youth ministry of Couples for Christ that renews the society by raising servant leaders grounded on Christian values, witnessing God through the campuses. F. YFC CAMPUS BASED MISSION Empowering God’s Witnesses in the Campuses that will transform the Society G. MISSION STATEMENT We are YFC Campus Based. We are committed to live in God’s righteousness and holiness, evangelizing university students through a life of love and service; we shall work for the renewal of the youth that will embrace God and His commission, build generations of Christian leaders, in the pursuit of making our studies relevant to our commitment to the society and to God. H. YFC CAMPUS BASED CULTURE YFC Campus Based aims to teach its members how to live a secure and Christian life. This is done through reinforcing the YFC seven (7) identities that are being reflected through different teachings within the ministry. The YFC seven (7) identities are: a) Being a Missionary This is our distinct desire to deepen the living out of our Christian faith for the love and service for others. It is an expression of our great appreciation to the work of evangelization, formation and mission of our community, taking it as our duty, our call and our privilege. We want our youth members to be missionaries by heart, allowing them to be true evangelizers, introduce His love as their top priority in life. b) Source of Unity to the Family This is our deep aspiration to uphold unity and God’s plan for the family and for His domestic church. We want all our YFCs to be a source of love and healing in whatever brokenness their families might be experiencing. We want them to be a source of peace and an 5

advocate of love and in promoting better relationships. We believe that all our YFCs should be active in their homes doing their responsibilities and acting out their roles as members in their own respective families. c) Model of Excellence This is our yearning for personal holiness in our work with Christ. Our focus is to develop and hone our own talents and skills for God’s glory and mission. Our goal is to be excellent in all our endeavors, encouraging them to be excellent in every aspect of their lives, especially in their studies, work, mission fields and in being good sons and daughters to their family. d) Single-minded for God Our desire is to form men and women who will whole-heartedly minister and serve God. Our goal is to uphold and appreciate the importance of loving and following the teachings of Jesus in becoming His true followers and disciples. Through this we aim to understand our call and vocation, following only the plan and purpose of God to our lives. e) 100% Free This is rooted in our desire to protect life for the continuance of God’s work. Our goal is to instill the Christian lifestyle among the youth by emphasizing on the sacredness of life and defend the culture of life vs. the culture of death. f)

Champion of the Poor This is our desire to protect the value and dignity of the poor by putting out faith into complete action. Our goal is to bring out our heroism as ordinary men and women imbibing the value of unity and team work in order to exude love for the poor. Through this we are establishing caring relationships and upholding the value of selfless giving and sharing.

g) Patriotic This is our desire to cradle our love for God in active love for our country. Our goal is to strengthen the value of excellence, dedication and total commitment in making a difference in the lives of others and contribute greatly in making this world a better place for the future. The YFC seven (7) identities are incorporated through the culture of the program. YFC Campus Based has aims to teach and instill these three cultures: Culture of Passion, Integrity and Excellence into the life and growth of the youth in the campuses. 

Culture of Passion.

A culture of Passion for the Lord: A cliché but a true meaning of the identity of YFC campus based. It means the willingness to bear the zeal of focusing on the Lord and what the Lord is asking for us to do. To have a culture of passion also means being champions of the poor and being patriotic not only towards their campuses but also towards the country. To be in a culture of passion means expressing our love for the Lord by having a missionary heart at all times. 

Culture of Integrity.

A culture of Integrity is a culture where every student should uphold, understand, and live out. These days it is a shaken issue of every student, where from time to time many have been tested on it. It is a test of character and valued. YFC aims to create a culture where their Christ-like 6

values are not compromised for worldly wants. In YFC Campus Based, we are formed to be firm in our faith and in the things that we believe in, living it out in the different aspects of our lives. The struggle of being pure and chaste also defines the battle in the different campuses. The transformation of many people who are now freed from the bondage of vices and sins serves as the living example of Christ love through brotherhood and sisterhood. A campus based member should be proud to share his/her conviction of being 100% Free. It is in this culture that we set our minds that the Lord deserves nothing more but the best of us. Thus, exemplifying to be single minded for God at all times. 

Culture of Excellence.

A culture of Excellence is our way showing how we do our mission and live our life for the Lord. Both excellences in studies and in service is one way of showing other people how great God is in our lives. Each campus based member is called to be a model of excellence in their campuses – striving to be the best that they can be. However, embodying the culture of excellence not only in our studies and service but it also means bringing it in our families. As we become the best sons/daughters we can be at home will make us an instrument of being a source of unity in our family.

III. STARTING UP YFC CAMPUS BASED A. STEPS IN STARTING YFC IN THE CAMPUSES 1. BUILD A TEAM / FORM A CORE GROUP  Look and gather for possible existing YFC members in the Campus. Coordinate with the other YFC Programs in the area and look for their members list for a possible contact person to start the YFC Campus Program. These YFC members may be potential and can be appointed as leaders for the initial start – up  Identify Key people in the campus that can help in opening the campus  Alumni members of the campus  Members of the community who are part of the campus. 2.

PREPARE AND PRESENT a. Prepare all necessary materials for presentation  YFC primer  Proposal Letter  Endorsement letter (from alumni / community members that are part of the school) if needed b. Set an appointment with the Campus Administration for the presentation – this may be done by the Campus Program Volunteer, Campus Program Head, Couple Coordinator NOTE: The presentation should be done at the very start of the academic year so that the administration will have enough time to go over the materials.

c. After meeting with the administration, ALWAYS TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS for future follow ups:  Names of direct contact Person within the Campus 7

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Telephone numbers and e-mail address (if any) of the campus

3. ESTABLISH AND EXPAND a. Appoint initial leaders in the Campus (President, Senior Sister Etc.) and establish initial structure in the campus both pastoral and functional. b. Coordinate with the Campus Moderator and conduct the following:  Expectation Setting  Orientation on the basics of YFC and Campus Based Program c. Integrate the appointed leaders to the existing campus household in the area headed by the Campus Program Volunteer / Campus Sector/Provincial/Country Youth Head / Couple Coordinator d. The Campus Core then plan the program of activities for the year with the guidance of the Campus Program Volunteer assigned to them and with proper coordination and involvement of the assign Campus Moderator. NOTE: The Campus Calendar of Activities and YFC National Calendar of Activities should be considered in plotting the activities inside the campus.

e. Gather all existing YFC members (strategize membership campaign through room to rooms, setting up registration table, flyers etc…) Divide the present membership into Households. Establishing households are crucial to the work in the campus. f. Conduct initial Prayer Meetings (refer to the Prayer Meeting Guide and Checklist) g. Once the regularity of households and prayer meetings becomes stable. The Campus may plan on conducting a Youth camp (refer to the Youth Camp Manual)

B. SUSTENANCE STRATEGY FOR YFC CAMPUS BASED PROGRAM To ensure the attendance and participation of YFC Campus Based members, strategies may be created in order to sustain them in the program. This sustenance can be ensured through: 1. Building a relationship and identifying a hang-out place (if available) where YFC can be found anytime. 2. Setting a regular household meeting for it to be a primary point of gathering of the YFC Campus Based members. Be guided by the YFC Household Manual for choice of topics. 3. Regularity of Prayer Meeting. You may find topics in the YFC Chapter Assembly Manual. 4. Seeking for Campus Recognition and Accreditation so as to conduct university wide activities. 5. Working with other organizations for possible partnerships and tie ups. 6. Implementation of all YFC formation and training tracks.

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C. LEVELS OF GROWTH WITH STRUCTURE YFC Campus groups vary in different levels depending on their growth as a group in their campus. This is done for the following reasons: a. To give the group goals to work for. This will give them a sense of achievement and growth. (In essence, this can serve as a motivation for the group to reach greater heights). b. To ensure that the basic culture of YFC Campus is observed. c. To provide easy reference as to the size and general capability of each YFC-Campus group Below is a diagram of each structure and the conditions of how a campus will be categorized as such. Campuses should make sure that they are following the guidelines and principles in terms of expanding their structural growth.

STRUCTURE WITHIN THE CAMPUS 1. HOUSEHOLD LEVEL

PRESIDENT

SENIOR SISTER

MEMBERS

Household level is defined as the first level in the growth of a campus. There are no solid base members yet. The president is being established as required by the school ADMIN in acquiring recognition of the program. The president, together with the senior sister, conducts households with the members. YFC is in process as an organization within the campus. The gathered members may be seen as potential officers for YFC Campus Based In this level, there is a president and a senior sister. Both are attending their upper households with the campus program volunteer. Officers in the campus based structure may be installed, especially if this is required in order to gain recognition by the school administration. As of this point, installed officers will initially have evangelistic responsibilities (e.g. inviting people and setting up a youth camp) and will fully carry on further responsibilities at a later level.

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2. CHAPTER LEVEL

PRESIDENT

SENIOR SISTER

EVP

EXECOM

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

In the chapter level, the campus is able to conduct their first youth camp. At this point, the campus conducts regular assemblies, prayer meetings, and households. The Vice-Presidents who comprise the entire Executive Committee (EXECOM) can now fully operate on all their responsibilities and are now household heads to the new members of the campus. As the YFC Campus Based organization grows in its members, Assistant Vice Presidents (AVP) may be appointed as household heads. In this level, there should be four (4) to seven (7) members present in one household (whether brother or sister). A chapter is then composed of three (3) to five (5) solid households. VPs can be installed as chapter heads when the organization reaches at least six (6) households, thus having at least three (3) households each chapter. This level may reach up to ten (10) solid households. The president and the senior sister are attending its upper households with the campus program volunteer. The president, together with the senior sister, is able to conduct households with the CAMPUS EXECOM.

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3. CLUSTER LEVEL

PRESIDENT

SENIOR SISTER

EVP

EXECOM

VP

VP

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

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HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

A campus is considered on a cluster when it has reached at least eleven (11) solid households, or three (3) chapters. VPs now have pastoral roles as “chapter heads”, having three (3) to five (5) solid households each. This implies that there can be a maximum of five (5) chapters since there are five (5) pairs of EXECOM. The president and the senior sister are attending its upper households with the campus program volunteer. The president, together with the senior sister, is able to conduct households with the CAMPUS EXECOM. NOTE: Campuses with college divisions can have college presidents and senior sisters as heads of chapter and each college acting as one chapter. If some numbers of households within college department are not big enough to act as chapter, two colleges can be joined to act as one chapter having one college president and senior sister (e.g. college of education having one household and college of science having two households can be combined to have one chapter). In this setting, a campus on a cluster level may have more than five (5) chapters.

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D. YFC CAMPUS BASED AREA STRUCTURE Campus Based Program structure is designed to manage and provide the best possible organizational flow of campuses in the area in terms of its growth and sustenance. Hence, each campuses handled is assigned with a consideration of availability and proximity of the ass by each person to ensure its growth and sustenance. i.

BASIC STRUCTURE (Pastoral and Service)

CAMPUS YOUTH HEAD

CAMPUS COUPLE COORDINATOR

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

CAMPUS CAMPUS The basic structure in the Campus Based Program is composed of the Campus Based Couple Coordinator and Campus Program Youth Head as the top leadership of the program in the area. Under them are the program volunteers who handle at least two (2) to three (3) campuses at most. A program volunteer is needed to fully carry out the formation and sustain the program in each of the campuses assigned to them. Program Volunteers (PV) are picked and assigned with the following considerations: a. Availability of the Volunteer’s schedule The sector/province/country must consider whether or not the volunteer can be present in all activities of the campuses assigned to them. b. Area of Proximity The sector/province/country must also consider if the volunteer is located (whether residence, school, or work location) near the school assigned.

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NOTE: in order to consider faster and easier building of relationships, the area can have special considerations in assigning the PV based on how well they can fit in the crowd of the school assigned to them.

The PV will conduct lower households to the presidents and senior sisters in the area. This means that a household will consist of: o

Two PVs (of the same gender) who will take turns in leading the households. This implies that the Campus Based Couple Coordinator and Campus Program Youth Head should choose one (1) PV as the head, and another as the assistant. The PV assigned to a specific set of schools still maintains their pastoral accountability to the schools assigned.

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Given all PVs are preferably brothers in order to fully uphold male empowerment and leadership. PV sisters are only assigned to exclusive girl schools.

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The sisters household which is composed of senior sisters and female presidents (for exclusive girl schools) in the area will be handled by female campus program youth head.

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In cases that the senior sisters/female presidents are more than five (5), a female PV (whether as provision or not) can be assigned to take care of the remaining senior sisters.

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All PVs will be having their upper household with the Campus Program Couple Coordinator and Youth Head of the sector/province/country or the Area Program Couple Coordinator (APCC) and Area Program Youth Head (APYH), if applicable.

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ii. FULL BLOWN STRUCTURE As evangelization continues to thrive in the area, the area might go through certain difficulties in order to handle its growth. Issues like lack of manpower in leading the schools, and geographical location of schools may arise as a province/sector/country begins to increase in its number of schools. As this happens, the sector/province/country may consider handling the program through the following: 

As the number of schools continues to increase, the area (province/sector) may add a Campus Area Couple Coordinators (CACC) and Campus Area Youth Head (CAYH) to accommodate the additional schools and provide better handling of these schools in an area.

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The province/sector/country may now appoint a Campus Area Couple Coordinator and Youth Head within its structure to handle at least four (4) program volunteers. This implies that one area handles eight (8) schools.

CAMPUS COUPLE COORDINATOR

CAMPUS YOUTH HEADS

CAMPUS AREA COUPLE COORDINATOR AND CAMPUS AREA YOUTH HEADS

CAMPUS AREA COUPLE COORDINATOR AND CAMPUS AREA YOUTH HEADS

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

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Assigning of Campus Area Couple Coordinators and Youth Heads may arise due to the following needs:  A Sector/Province/Country reaches more than 10 schools, thus, being too much for the A Sector/Province/Country Campus Couple Coordinator and its Youth Head to handle.  A Sector/Province/Country has schools that are difficult to reach in terms of its geographical location thus needing to appoint a person that is closer to that area. The Campus Base Area Couple Coordinator and Youth Head will have the following roles and responsibilities: a) Conduct lower households with the program volunteers in their area b) Collect and consolidate all reports and updates with regard to its status in the schools, from the program volunteers c) Reports to the Campus Youth head and Campus Couple Coordinator d) Acts as a resource person to the schools in their respective areas

iii. AREAS WITH FULLTIME WORKERS/MISSION VOLUNTEERS In order to further our mission on evangelization, fulltime workers and mission volunteer are assigned specific roles and responsibilities in order to assist us in our growth. In this structure, there is specific link between the fulltime worker and mission volunteers to the area that they are serving in.

CAMPUS COUPLE COORDINATOR

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

CAMPUS/ES

CAMPUS YOUTH HEADS

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

CAMPUS/ES

CAMPUS/ES

FULTIME PASTORAL WORKER AND MISSION VOLUNTEER

FLAGSHIP / EXANSION

Note: This structure is applicable if there is a fulltime pastoral worker’s presence in the A Sector/Province/Country

In this setting, Campus Fulltime workers are to be divided in order to target two specific goals of the campus program: Flagship  Handles all strategic schools in the area throughout their term in the program 15

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NOTE: Strategic schools are defined as schools that are considered prominent, can have a great influence through its students in an area, and has a great potential for growth. The goal is to sustain the growth of the strategic schools though consistent households, constant implementation of pastoral formation tracks, thorough application of program directions, and innovation of strategies for the mission. The FTW is assigned at least three (3) to five (5) campuses.

Expansion  Handles the opening of all campuses  The goal is for them to initiate and start-up schools, work on it until it reaches the CHAPTER level.  Once it reaches the Chapter level, the school handled is to be handed over to the sector/provincial/area program youth head to assume responsibility over it. NOTE: The Chapter level is defined s schools where in the YFC organization has a complete set of officers, has been able to conduct a youth camp, and ahs regular households and prayer meetings.

There are instances that an area may only have one (1) FTW and one (1) MV. In these cases, both major responsibility may be divided among the two, handling only one (1) to two (2) campuses each. In some cases, an area may have either one of the two. In these cases, the one present in the area should take up both major responsibilities, and have one target school for each responsibility. (e.g. one flagship school and one school for expansion) E. ROLES AND REPONSIBILITIES POSITION ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE Campus  Reports directly to the YFC Sector/Provincial/Country Overall Couple Coordinator Sector/Provincial/Country Couple Coordinator  Reports directly to the YFC Overall Sector/Provincial/Country Couple Coordinator  Oversees the implementation of the program through constant coordination with the Campus Program Youth Heads, Program Volunteers and Program Couple Coordinators.  Conduct monthly Coordination meetings with Program Volunteers/Area Youth Heads.  Conduct monthly Coordination meetings with Program Volunteers/Area 16

PASTORAL ROLE  Is the pastoral head of the Campus Program Volunteers/Area Youth Heads  Ensures proper and smooth transition of leadership of the campuses in the area.  As members of Couples for Christ can also organize CLPs for members of the School Administration or Faculty, as means of backdoor evangelization.

Youth Heads.  Conduct monthly Coordination meetings with Program Volunteers/Area Youth Heads.  Constantly visits and meets the Campus moderators for YFC and Campus updates.  Constantly coordinates and rallies the support of the entire Campus Support Group (CSG) as the need arises in terms of resource speakers, fundraisers and activities. Campus Sector/Provincial/Country Program Youth Head

 Disseminates information and directions of programs / activities together with the Campus Couple Coordinator  Disseminates information and directions of programs / activities together with the Campus Couple Coordinator  Constantly visits and meets the Campus moderators for YFC and Campus updates together with the Campus Sector/Provincial/Country Couple Coordinator.  Ensures proper implementation of the program and its activities

 Co-pastors to the Campus Couple Coordinator towards the Program Volunteers/Area Youth Heads.  Ensures proper and smooth transition of leadership of the campuses in the area.

Campus Program Volunteer

 Assists the presidents and senior sisters as they create plans for the campuses  Tailor fits YFC program directions for the local school setting  Monitors all activities within the school and reports this to the sector/provincial/country youth heads

 Constantly conduct pastoral visits to their Campus Assignment  Ensures proper and smooth transition of leadership of the campuses assigned to them  Attends upper households under the sector/provincial/country couple coordinators and

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Campus Moderator

YFC Full Time Pastoral Worker / Mission Volunteer

Campus Support Group

 Creates ways and activities geared towards expansion of the campuses to its level of growth.  Is an employee or a member of the faculty of the Institution in compliance with the requirement proposed by the school administration.  The Moderator and the Adviser is the same, labels will depend on how the campus/university refer to them.  Guides the leadership of the Youth for Christ Campus especially with regards to College policies and activities.  Fully understands the culture and champions way of life of Couples for Christ and CFC Youth for Christ (e.g. type of worship, terms, and activities).  Handles Expansion and Flagship Campuses  Initiates planning and implementation of area wide activities in the area  Monitors and tracks the progress of the campuses in the area  Cascades YFC directions to the program couple coordinators and youth heads  Ensures proper implementation of the programs, formation tracks and activities in the area  A group composed of Campus Alumni, Former YFC Campus Leaders and members in the area  Serves as the support of the Campuses within the area  Helps the campuses in terms of resource speakers, fund 18

conducts regular lower households to the presidents/senior sister in the area.

 Constantly conduct pastoral visits to their Campus Assignment  Guides and stress on the process of smooth leadership transitions in the campuses within the area  Conducts regular lower households to the presidents/senior sister in the area.

 Helps in transitions of YFC to SFC ministry

raisings and activity support  Helps the campuses in terms of resource speakers, fund raisings and activity support  Helps the campuses in terms of resource speakers, fund raisings and activity support Note: Having a Campus Support Group is beneficial but not a requirement in establishing Campus Based in an Area.

The Movers in Campus Every year, (depending on the size and growth of each YFC campus group)* a President, Executive Vice President and Senior Sister (referred to as the Campus Core) as well as ten brothers and sisters to take the position of: Vice President-Evangelization Assistant Vice President for Evangelization Vice President – Finance and Marketing Assistant Vice President for Finance and Marketing Vice President – Special Projects Assistant Vice President for Special Projects Vice President – Documentation Assistant Vice President for Documentation Vice President for Socio Political Assistant Vice President for Socio-Political Vice- Presidents have the prerogative to create sub-committees, depending on their needs. (e.g. Documentation Committee can create a Newsletter Committee, or Member’s Care Committee just to make sure everyone’s birthday is celebrated, or that special theme days – like a “letter day” or “graduates’ honoring nights” are institutionalized.) However, these committees will be headed by nonelected officers and will be placed directly under the authority of the VP who initiated the creation of this committee. The Campus Core POSITION President (The President of the group must always be a brother. Except In cases where the campus is an exclusive all-girls school)

ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE PASTORAL ROLE  Directions of the campus come  The President is the household from him as he consults with head of the campus EXECOM; his/her overseer/household it is his responsibility to head or Couple Coordinator ensure that the whole group (e.g. in terms of camps and functions properly in terms of final schedules). He discusses their ministerial role as well this direction with the as relationships or pastoral Executive Vice President (EVP) role. and allows the EVP to carry  Makes sure that the whole out / implement these plans. group functions properly in  The president calls and terms of activities (functional presides the service meeting role) as well as relationships with the EXECCOM but can (pastoral role). also delegate the EVP to  The president acts as the preside the meeting. visionary leader of the YFC  With respect to decision campus group and mentor 19

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making, in terms of planning and in solving problems the group may encounter, the president is called on to settle the matter. The president also takes care of “external” affairs, taking the role of coordinating with other organizations or with a local campus parish or campus ministry/ chaplaincy; he is also the direct link and communication to the parishes. He is automatically the church liaison of his campus. The president sees to it that his campus remains connected, coordinated and follows the same thrusts of the other campuses / chapters within the YFC Campus program. “President in training.” His term as president will begin after the school year in which he was elected EVP. Runs the campus under the direction of the president. Sees to it that the direction and plans discussed with and given by the President for the campus are carried out and implemented. Acts as the partner of the President for the year

 Supports and helps the President in the execution of activities

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The president trains, and ensures that the EVP is ready to take on the responsibility for the next year. Monitors the implementation of the YFC 3 Yr. Pastoral Formation Track

 Is in charge of implementing the 3 year pastoral formation track.  Takes care of the details and organize the Prayer meeting together with the VP for Evangelization.

 Is the household head of the sisters in the EXECOM  Attends the Senior Sisters Household headed by their sister campus youth head / program volunteer

The EXECOM POSITION Vice President – Evangelization

ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE  Assists household head assigned to lead a camp in conducting the Household 20

PASTORAL ROLE  Serves as a household head / chapter head in the campus

Leaders Training with regards to the venue, speakers, rallies support from other household heads to visit this overnight training.  Assists household head assigned in leading a camp, in promoting the said activity, looking for a venue, speakers, youth camp workshop leaders, registration systems and materials, etc.  Creates various evangelization strategies (e.g. creative evangelization), together with the Campus President  Assists the EVP in conducting prayer meetings.  The VP for Evangelization oversees the preparation for all entry camps.  Makes sure that pastoral formation and training manuals are being used throughout households, chapters and campus activities. Vice President – Special Projects

 Conceive, conceptualize, and  executes activities for Creative Evangelization such as special forums, workshops, and other Campus Activities.  Handles the creative component of the organization.  Scouts for creative talents and handles the talent pool within the campus (e.g. Dance, band, modeling, acting, and other related talents).  Organizes and manages creative components within campus activities (e.g. Campus Tour)  Links to the YCOM Program by attending YCOM Academy  Will be the point person of YCOM in the Campus in cases 21

Serves as a household head / chapter head in the campus

Vice President – Finance and Marketing

Vice President – Documentation

of area wide events/activities and conferences.  Is responsible for the  collection, allocation, disbursement and safekeeping of all funds of the local-campus based group in terms of budget, cash flow and petty cash funds.  Deals primarily with strategies to market and finance the activities of the campus.  Handles the resourcegenerating committee of the campus.  Submits regular financial reports every after activity and at the end of the term to the President.  Ensures every activity is  documented in pictures, write ups and activity reports, and ensures that they are properly filed for future reference. A copy of the articles and reports shall be given to the immediate heads assigned for that particular campus for analysis and reporting.  Keeps a directory of all the members and what households they are in, and provides members with concise directories for personal use.  Act as alumni relation officers, and should keep a directory of the alumni for future purposes.  Keeps all basic talk outlines needed (3 Year Formation Tracks, Household Manual etc.) and provide these outlines when needed.  Makes sure all announcements get to the members through the bulletin boards, log books, 22

Serves as a household head / chapter head in the campus

Serves as a household head / chapter head in the campus

and other forms of media available.  May suggest other ways to document and inform members such as newsletters.  Attends and links to YCOM workshops and trainings. Vice President – Socio Political

 Creates campus activities that showcases and strengthens the advocacies of Youth for Christ (Greeneration, and ANCOPAnswering the Cry of the Poor)  Ensures that the campus takes part in the social dimensions of the community  Directs the campus’ participation in ANCOP together with the help of the YFC President, the Officers and YFC.  Point person of the whole school with regards to any Greeneration or ANCOP related activities.

 Serves as a household head / chapter head in the campus

The following five officers act as the primary assistants/consultants and implementers of the VP. They are partners of the VP’s, and their authority comes from their VP:  Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Evangelization  Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Special Projects  Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Finance and Marketing  Assistant Vice President (AVP – Socio-Political  Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Documentation

EXECOM HOUSEHOLD AND SERVICE MEETING The EXECOM of each school gets pastoral nourishment and guidance from the President and the Senior Sister, who are appointed as their Household head. Household and Service meetings for the EXECOM should be held regularly.

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IV. LIST OF CAMPUS BASED ACTIVITIES 1. Regular Campus Wide Activities Campus Program Volunteers Training The Campus Program Volunteer Training (CPV Training) is an overnight training, conducted to all newly assigned campus program volunteers. This is conducted by the Program Couple Coordinator/Youth Head or Fulltime Workers and Mission Volunteers of the area, and is usually executed before the school year starts. Campus Summit The Campus Summit is an overnight training, conducted to all newly assigned Campus Core, which is composed of the Campus President, Campus Senior Sister, and Campus EVP. This is conducted by the Program Couple Coordinator/Youth Head or Fulltime Workers and Mission Volunteers of the area, and is usually executed during vacation or before school year starts. EXECOM Readiness Training (EXERT) The EXERT, or the Executive Committee Readiness Training, is an overnight activity given to all YFC Campus Based officers or “EXECOMs” within a Sectoral/Provincial/Country level. This is part of the basic training program given to YFC Campus leaders Fresh Party The Campus Fresh Party is a year starter celebration of YFC Campus Based at the beginning of the campus year. It is a party created for Non-YYFC and YFC freshmen, with the presence of the entire YFC Campus Based program of the area. Campus Tour The Campus Tour is basically a celebration of Christ’s love in each campus. This is YFC’s version of Marketing week, Business week, Organization week wherein a series of activities are conducted to promote an organization or a particular cause. It is an evangelization tool to creatively introduce Christ in the campuses through a series of activities done within the campuses where YFC is present. Campus Year End Party The Campus Year End Party is an annual celebration for all existing YFC Campus Based in the area. It is gatherings made to honor every one especially those who stood up to lead and serve in their respective campuses at the end of the academic year. After a year of introducing Christ through various activities there is no other way but to end the year honoring every campus who managed to withstand the challenges for the year. This activity also creates opportunities for campuses to showcase their talents, build friendships and be fueled with excitement for next coming school year.

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2. Per Campus Activity Household Meetings A meeting designed to give the support group time to experience nourishment, friendship and love through sharing the word of God. Prayer Meetings A meeting of YFC members in the campuses held at least twice a month in the premises of their college or university. It is a time to come together to worship the Lord, hear His words and share the goodness and blessings He has given the group. It is an affirmation to everyone that truly God works not only in their individual lives but also to other members of their campus as well. Fresh Care Program The Campus Fresh Care Program is implemented as a support program for both incoming YFC and Non-YFC Freshmen in the Campus during the start of the academic year. 3 Year Pastoral Formation Track The 3‐Year Pastoral Formation (PFO) Track is the new‐compiled pastoral module of YFC given to all members of YFC regardless of area or program of service. It is composed of twelve (12) modules, which will start with a Youth Camp, the entry activity of those who want to join YFC. 3. Special Activities / Conferences Sector / Regional / National / International Conferences These conferences are given once a year. It is designed to gather the general membership of Youth for Christ to worship the Lord, listen to His words and give thanks for all the blessings each one has received.

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V. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  Who will I look for if I plan to start up YFC in my campus? The YFC Campus Based Program Team or Any YFC Mission worker c/o the Couples for Christ. Look for your Campus Program Head and/or Couple Coordinator; or the Fulltime Mission worker in charge of your area.

 Do we need a Fulltime Pastoral Worker assigned to us before we can start to establish the YFC Campus Program in our school? NO! All that is needed is a YFC student, professor or employee within the campus who feels the calling to bring Christ to his/her campus. The YFC Fulltime Mission worker will be your resource and will just assist you in establishing YFC in your school. The initiative must come from within the campus.

 Who will oversee and guide us as we set up YFC Campus? Once a person initiates establishing YFC in his/her campus, and has contacted the local Campus Based Program Team for the necessary information and guidelines, he/she is inserted into a Campus Household. The household head of this group takes on the role of overseeing the set up of YFC in that Campus. The household head may be a Campus Program Volunteer, Campus Program Head, Mission Volunteer or a Fulltime Pastoral Worker.

 We are having problems gaining official recognition from our school administration. Can we still set up a YFC Campus group? Yes! YFC Campus Based may be established with or without official recognition from the campus administration as long as they are connected and guided by the Campus Program Team of the area. However, YFC Campuses without official recognition may experience limited access to school facilities and support from their school administration.

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APPENDICES

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APPENDIX 1

YFC CAMPUS FRESH PROGRAM RATIONALE: Every year there are YFC members who graduate from High School and move on to universities or colleges to pursue their studies. During this transition, many of the youths lose contact with their former area of service, thus sometimes lose pastoral care. This is especially true to those who are moving to study in another area or city. In support of the belief of CFC, YFC also believes that the community is a womb to tomb ministry. This means that pastoral care is different and needed in every stage in life. With the youth entering into a new world in college, it is necessary for them to have a stable and reliable support group, and strong relationship with God as they venture further into their academic life. Thus, the YFC Freshmen Care Program is designed to create a support environment for our brothers and sisters who are moving on to a different level both in the area of service and in their education, specifically in the campuses where there is YFC. OBJECTIVES: 1. To let the freshmen experience the YFC Fundamentals of Fun, Friendship, Faith and Freedom in the campus setting 2. To provide pastoral care and continuous spiritual growth as they move up to a higher level of education 3. To create a support environment for the freshman through establishing strong and trusted friendships through YFC as they start their campus life GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE PROGRAM: 1. The Campus Fresh Care Program is implemented as a support program for both incoming YFC and Non-YFC Freshmen in the Campus with the following elements: a. Spiritual and Peer Support. The households in the campuses will play a very important role in the whole program. Each household will adopt an appropriate number of incoming freshmen to pastor. The household head is accountable for the nourishment of these freshmen. b. Physical support. The household should also look after the physical needs of freshmen assigned to them. (e.g. Familiarization of the area, showing them the affordable places to eat, how to take public transportation, where to buy groceries, etc.) It is the responsibility of the household to orient the freshmen on the peculiarities of their school culture. c. Academic Support. The household should help the freshmen on the academic aspect, such as giving tips on how to get better grades, assisting them in their enrollment or school transactions, looking for people who can lend them textbooks and other references etc. 2. This program operates even before the school year starts. There are two things to consider in implementing the program:

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For YFC Freshmen: a. Coordination with the other YFC programs by the campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth heads (e.g. Community Based, HS Based etc.) is essential before the school year starts. b. The Campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth heads may coordinate to the other YFC Programs to gather list of incoming freshmen from their areas. Information sheets should be filled out and submitted to the Campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth heads. (see attached sample Information sheet) c. Once the names of the incoming freshmen are submitted, the Campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth heads may now endorse the names to the respective campus leaders to communicate with them. d. The YFC Campus Core /EXECOM will now take charge in assigning the freshmen to a respective household. The household assigned will be in charge of helping and assisting the freshmen until they are fully transitioned in a permanent household. For Non-YFC Freshmen: The YFC Fresh Care Program can also be a tool in evangelizing freshmen who are not yet members of the community. Before the end of the program the campus should see to it that Non-YFC registrants are informed and encourage attending the nearest possible schedule of youth camp in the campus. a. YFC’s in the campuses can set up a YFC Fresh Care Booth on the first week of classes and prepare signup sheets with proper coordination and permission with the school administration. e.g. letter to administration b. The YFC Fresh Care Booth should create attraction especially to the freshmen. YFC’s can make simple giveaway’ freebies or giveaways to those who will sign up. (E.g. Campus Map, List of suggested Food Shops, Campus Tips etc) c. At the end of the sign up, the NON-YFC freshmen will also be distributed to the households, allowing them to experience the culture that we have in YFC. d. Non-YFC freshmen are encouraged and followed up to join the Youth Camp at the end of the Fresh Care Program. 3. The Fresh Care Program will be implemented on the first month of the opening of classes on a per campus level and should be monitored by the campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth head / Campus Program Volunteer.

4. The Fresh Care Program will end with the Campus FRESH Party. 5. Suggested Line up of Activities for the Month WEEK 1st

ACTIVITY Fresh Care General Assembly / Orientation NOTE: The Schedule for this activity may be patterned to the schedule of prayer meetings, additional dynamics maybe added

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GOALS  To welcome all freshmen who sign up  To conduct basic Campus orientation and tour around the campus vicinity.

such the tour around the campus, endorsement of freshmen to their assigned households etc.

2nd and 3rd

Households / Prayer Meetings

4th

Fellowship / Campus Fresh Party

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 To formally endorse the freshmen to their respective household groups  To let the freshmen experience pastoral nourishment in the campus setting  To introduce the elements of fun, friendship, freedom and faith especially to non-yfc freshmen  To develop relationships and bonding between the freshmen and senior YFC’s  To create opportunities for members to enjoy the company of one another through their hobbies, similarities and interests.

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(SAMPLE) MEMBER PROFILE FORM Name: ______________________________________________Birthday: ____/_____/____ Contact Numbers: Mobile Number: ___________________________, Home: ___________________________ E- Mail Address: ___________________________ Blood Type: _____ Gender: ________ Age: ______ Citizenship: ____________________ Date of Youth Camp (if already a YFC): _________________________ PARENTS PROFILE Name (Father): _______________________________________Birthday: ____/____/____ Contact Numbers: Mobile number: ______________________________, Home: ___________________________ Office Number: ____________________ E- Mail Address: _________________________ Blood Type: _____ Age: ______ Citizenship: ____________________ Name (Mother): _______________________________________Birthday: ____/____/____ Contact Numbers: Mobile Number:_______________________________, Home:_________________________ Office Number: ____________________ E- Mail Address_______________________ Blood Type: _____ Age: ______ Citizenship: ____________________ Home Number: ________________ Anniversary: _____/______/____ Home Address: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ CFC member(Y/N): ________ If Yes, Service: ___________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Immediate Guardian: __________________________ Mobile number: _________________ Home Address:_____________________________________________________________ E- Mail Address: _________________________ Relation:____________________________

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CAMPUS FRESH PARTY RATIONALE The Campus Fresh Party is a year starter celebration of YFC Campus Based at the beginning of the campus year. It is a gathering created for non-yfc and yfc freshmen, with the presence of the entire YFC Campus Based program of the area. It is a 4-hour activity conducted on a Sectoral / Provincial / Country level by the YFC Campus Couple Coordinator / Youth Head and Program Volunteers of the Area. This activity will be a strategic event to showcase the fun, freedom and life of YFC Campus Based. It will feature the freshest talents from the different campuses of YFC with different dance, music, and ramp presentations. The Campus Fresh Party is also a creative evangelization activity that allows non-YFC members to experience the YFC culture of fun, friendship, freedom and faith; eventually attracting them to join the entry youth camp. It is usually conducted on the 1st or 2nd month of the Academic Year as the converging activity of the Fresh Care Program. OBJECTIVES 1. To creatively evangelize non-YFC freshmen members, through experiencing Christ in the YFC fundamentals of fun, freedom, friendship and faith. 2. To gather all YFC Campus Based in the area and celebrate the start of a new school year. 3. To showcase the talents of the different campuses in the area.

GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY 1. The Campus Fresh Party is conducted as an area wide activity. It is the culminating event after the Campus Fresh Care program. 2. Roles and Description of the Service Team – The roster of service team primarily are the Campus Sector Youth Heads, Coordinators and Program Volunteers but additional manpower may be utilizing coming from the campuses in the area. a. Couple Coordinator In-charge  Oversees the preparation of the activity; coordinates with the Event Head especially the logistical needs like the venue, sound system.  Guides the team especially in decision making and transactions. b. Event Head (brother)  Leads the whole team throughout the preparation.  Initiates all team meetings.  Makes sure that everything is done on time and sees to it that the preparation runs smoothly.  Constantly coordinates with the Couple Coordinator in charge. c. Admin (sister)  Works side by side with the Event Head  Prepares the over-all budget of the event  In-charge of the timeline, food for the service team and other administrative works for the event.

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d. Logistics Committee (brother and sister pair)  Looking and finalizing a venue  Physical set-up (Design, sound system, LCD wall and projector, etc.) e. Secretariat Committee (brother and sister pair)  In-charge of the registration  Implements registration schemes f. Program Committee (brother and sister pair)  In-charge of the over-all program of the activity.  Coordinates with the logistics committee about the look of the venue. Makes sure that it is in line with the theme of the party.  Makes sure that the creative components of the party are present such as videos, dance, praise and fashion, etc.  Closely coordinates with the YCOM team in the area. Note: If the YCOM program is strongly operating in the area, it is highly suggested that they will execute the program.

g. Marketing and Promotions Committee (brother and sister pair)  Focuses on getting sponsors, concessionaires and generate income to subsidize the expenses of the event. They need to get all the basic details of the event such as the venue, date and time, theme and the expected number of participants as early as possible so they can have enough time to communicate with the target sponsors.  They are also in-charge of promoting the event to the schools through giving out flyers, utilizing social networking sites and using any other means necessary to disseminate the information to the general membership and further promote the event.  Create packages to encourage people to attend. h. PFO Committee  The central theme and all pastoral components of the activity such as the title, carrying verse and theme for year will be cascaded by the YFC International Campus team.  The team can also brainstorm to add and tailor fit the needed components depending on the areas need, status and capability. 3. Sample Program Schedule: 00:00 – 01:00 Registration 01:00 – 01:30 Opening Prayer /Opening Performances/Emcee Spiels 01:30 – 02:30 Ice Breakers / Games 02:30 – 03:30 Party Proper  Dance Performance  Band Performance 03:30 – 04:00 Closing Worship / Prayer 4. Some considerations for the Campus Fresh Program: a. Party Mode  The activity is in a party setting.  Party music is essential to set the mood of the party provided that the lyrics of the songs must be checked beforehand.

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Creative Execution of 4F’s  Pastoral components must be incorporated with the execution of 4Fs in the party.  Pastoral session may depend on the Campus FRESH PFO of the year.

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Games/ Gimmicks  To add up to the enjoyment of the party, it is encouraged to insert games and some gimmicks as point of interaction within the campuses.

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Prayer/Worship  Though the event is in the party setting, the activity must still start with a simple prayer.  Worship will be at the last part of the program in order for non-yfc members to also witness and experience how we worship in the community.

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Sign-up Booth  To help the team in communicating the non-community members who attended the party, Sign-up booth must be put up within the venue. (e.g. Signup sheet for Youth Camp, Social Network sites etc.)

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Sample Invitation Letter to the Campus

Date: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Dear Sir/Madam: Greetings! The CFC Youth for Christ Campus Based (YFC- Campus Based) will conduct its annual Campus Fresh Party on (Date of Event) at (Name of Venue) from (Time of Event). This is a gathering of college students, YFC and non-YFC members alike, in seventy six (76) universities and campuses. There are over (# of expected attendees) expected to attend the event. The party will be a strategic event to showcase the fun, freedom and life of YFC Campus Based. It will feature the freshest talents from the different campuses of YFC with different dance, music, and ramp presentations. YFC Campus Based is inviting your campus to join us in this event. We look forward to your participation in this worthwhile activity. Should you have any concern, please feel free to us at (Names and Contact details). Thank you very much for your time and consideration and please accept our best wishes to the success of all your endeavors! In Christ, ____________________ Campus Program Volunteer

Noted by: _________________ Campus FRESH Party Event Head

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APPENDIX 2

CAMPUS TOUR RATIONALE The traditional means of attracting people, especially the young, to a Christian way of living no longer appears to be effective. The changing times and trends also require change and added dynamism to the way we craft our communications and activities that we use for evangelization. The Campus Tour is basically a celebration of Christ’s love in each campus. This is YFC’s version of College week, Business week, Organization week wherein a series of activities are conducted to promote an organization or a particular cause. YFC’s, however, promote only Christ in the Campus Tour, nothing more, and nothing less. It is an evangelization tool to creatively introduce Christ in the campuses through a series of activities done within the campuses where YFC is present. Activities created for Campus Tour target to bring awareness to, involve, and evangelize other student organizations, student body leaders, niche groups, varsity players and other students. The primary purpose of this activity is to market Jesus to everybody in the Campus, most particularly to those not yet members of YFC. Thus, the activities included in the Campus Tour should be made appealing even to the non-YFC members. The Campus Tour should also serve as a tool that will motivate and help YFC members to live by God’s direction not only in action and words, but most importantly, in character. OBJECTIVES 1. To introduce Jesus to Non-YFC members through a series of activities conducted in the campuses. 2. To provide a starting point for non-YFC members to deepen their faith 3. To create a venue for YFC members to express and share the God’s love that is celebrated during campus tour GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE EVENT 1. The Campus Tour happens every last quarter of the academic year. 2.

Activities during the duration of the Campus Tour can happen:  Within each Campus involving their own set of officers and Campus tour teams.  Within the vicinity of other campus within the area. It can, then, be an area wide activity spearheaded by the Campus program sector/provincial/country coordinators and youth heads / Campus Program Volunteers with the involvement of all YFC campuses.

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The theme will be different each year. The theme will come from the direction of the international campus based team, also coming from the yearly direction of the bigger community in Couples for Christ. However, in certain agreed upon areas and up to extent, the YFC campuses can tailor fit their themes to their respective setting.

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Roles & Responsibilities of the Service Team: These are the key people needed to execute the Campus Tour. It is the campus’ discretion to add or modify positions, to create teams and sub-committees as needed. a.

Campus Tour Head  overseer of the entire tour  makes sure that every campus complies with the requirements of the tour  schedules meeting/s with campuses having their respective tours

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Marketing and Finance Head  gives out proposal letter to companies for possible sponsorship  provides measures to raise funds through solicitation letters, merchandise, saving up techniques, etc.  keeps track of the inflow and outflow of money the entire tour

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Promotions Head  provides promotional materials (posters, teasers, streamers, etc.) for the entire tour and for the sub events  thinks of gimmicks to promote the tour  makes sure that sponsors are included in the promotional materials

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Documentation Head ● takes pictures and video of the whole tour ● keeps records of minutes of meetings for future reference ● In charge of all documents that needs to be processed to enable the entire tour and the events to happen (e.g. permission to the use of facilities, permission of entry of outsiders, etc.)

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Event Heads  in–charge of each event  coordinates with the Logistics Head for the venue  follow-up speaker/s and participants for the event  attends coordination meetings with the campus team specifically for the campus tour activities

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Logistics Head  reserves venues for the different events of the Tour  Coordinates with the event heads for the logistical and technical requirements of each event (e.g. sound system, tables, chairs etc.)

Sample Timeline Month 1-3

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Month 4

Month 5-6 Month 7 – 9

Month 9 Month 10 7.

Campus Team Road Tour, Campus Tour Download, Preparations The Campus Team relays the Campus tour direction first to Execoms of the Campuses through the Campus Tour Download, then to the members through the Campus Team Road Tour. Preparations Implementation of Campus Tours in the Area - Campuses may strategically choose which week/ month will they best implement the set of activities for the campus tour. Campus Tour and Youth Camp Campus Year End Party

Activities The activities to be conducted during the week of the Campus Tour should be crafted to be bold and engaging in nature, creative and appealing in presentation, and, substantial and massive in extent. Through the years that the Campus Tour is being conducted, many tour activities have been made to suit particular campuses. This activity has become the benchmark or the signature activities during Campus Tour. The team may opt to add more activities depending on their resources, capability and needs. Sample Campus Tour Week Schedule; DAY 1 2 3 4 5

ACTIVITY Campus Tour Exhibit 100 % Free Forum Campus Green Campaign Career Orientation Campus Tour Party

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YFC Campus-Based Exhibit This activity will serve as a venue to promote the theme of the tour and the YFC in campus. It can be an exhibit of YFC photos, merchandise and done with other gimmicks as long as it showcases the sharing of God’s love through YFC. Other creative and appealing means of expressing God’s love is also encouraged.

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Tour Party It is an activity to literally celebrate God’s love through a program creatively conceptualized to be appealing to the youth. This can be, but not limited to, a Concert, a Band or Dance Competition, a dance party.

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Youth Camp It is a two‐day, two‐night live‐in camp conducted as the entry point of YFC.

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Other than the two activities mentioned above, it is encouraged that the campuses also choose activities which categorizes as YFC Campus based’s, 1) Environmental Stake, 2) 100% Free, 3) Societal Stake

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CAMPUS YEAR END PARTY RATIONALE The Campus Year End Party is an annual celebration for all existing YFC Campus Based in the area. It is gatherings made to honor every one especially those who stood up to lead and serve in their respective campuses at the end of the academic year. After a year of introducing Christ through various activities there is no other way but to end the year honoring every campus who managed to withstand the challenges for the year. This activity also creates opportunities for campuses to showcase their talents, build friendships and be fueled with excitement for next coming school year. OBJECTIVES 1. To gather all YFC Campus Based members in celebration for the victories of the year. 2. To honor and affirm the Campus Leaders for their commitment and inspiration for the whole year. 3. To recognize and honor the different groups and individuals who made it possible to have a victorious year. GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY 1. This activity needs at least two months preparation to conceptualize the creative handle, organize sessions, promote to the campuses, prepare logistical requirements, and finalize everything to be done prior the activity. Note: It is important to consider the fixed schedule of exams of the campuses in the area to avoid a conflict on the schedule.

2. In the two-month preparation, it is highly encouraged to have a meeting on a regular basis. In the meeting, include this. i. 1st Meeting: The Campus Team meets, discerns, and finalizes the Event Head, Committee Heads and their partner coordinators. ii. 2nd Meeting: The Campus Team of the area brainstorms the Pastoral formation direction of the activity. iii. 3rd Meeting: The whole service team meets for the mobilization of the committees, and the Event Head cascades the output of the PFO meetings. iv. The rest of the meeting for the Program and PFO and the deliverables of the committees are to be scheduled by the Event Head and their Coordinator counterparts. 3. Creative handle for YFC Campus Based Year End Party will follow the theme of the Campus Tour. NOTE: Areas that did not conduct Campus Tour may take on the same theme for the Year end Party.

4. This 3 hour activity is divided into two three segments, an Awards Ceremony, sharing of the victories for the entire school year, and a party. The pastoral content and creative handle of sessions may vary depending on the concept of the said activity. Note: Outlines of pastoral session and creative activities should be collated for future references.

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5. Dynamics and Suggested Program Flow a. The activity will start with an opening worship. b. After the opening worship a short AVP would follow, showing the victories for that school year. c. There could be a showcase of talents from different campuses. d. There would be an awarding in between the performances. e. There will be sharing about the victories for that school year. f. After the sharing there could be a short pep talk to be followed by a praisefest. g. After the praisefest there will be a party that would serve as the fellowship activity of the night. h. Suggested Schedule 0:00-0:15 Gathering 0:15-0:30 Opening Worship 0:30-0:35 AVP 0:35-1:05 1st Segment 1:05-1:35 2nd Segment 1:35-1:50 Pep talk 1:50-2:20 Praisefest 2:20-3:00 Party 6. In the awarding ceremony, awardees must meet the criteria agreed upon by the service team like holistic growth and maturity of a student in different aspects of his life. This segment acknowledges and affirms individuals, groups, and campuses that have exemplified passion, excellence, and integrity to the areas they serve. This segment aims to inspire everyone with the young YFC missionaries we have in our campuses and to show faith in action through the excellence shown by our members on the holistic level. (E.g. Awards to given are plaques or certificates of recognition given to Top 10 Most Outstanding and Inspiring Youth) a. The service team may opt to categorize the awarding on an individual, group and campus level. Also, the team may include moderators on the roster of awardees to recognize the inspiring service they do for our YFCs in their campuses. Also, b. It is encouraged that the nominations will reach down to the membership-level. This is to make the awards ceremony more personal to our members. c. In choosing the nominees and awardees, the service team must consider the following: i. Pastorally mature ii. Embodies the 7 YFC Identities iii. Recommended by their immediate heads and coordinators iv. Exhibits passion, excellence, and integrity in serving 7. The service team should include an activity which will pave way for an opportunity for the campuses to interact with each other so as to establish camaraderie amongst its members. 8. In Metro Manila, YFC Campus Based Year End Party will be conducted by the Campus Based Team specifically the Campus Full Time Pastoral Workers, Campus Based Program Mission Volunteers, Campus Based Program Youth Heads and Coordinators.

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9. For provinces and international areas, the activity will be conducted by the Campus Based Program Heads. If there is a Full Time Pastoral Worker or Mission Volunteer they may lead the team. However, for areas with no Full Time Pastoral Workers or Mission Volunteers, the Campus Based Program Youth Heads and Coordinator will conceptualize and execute the said activity. 10. Elements of the Campus Year End: a. The Four Fs of Youth for Christ (Fun, Freedom, Friendship, and Faith) This should be integrated in the program of the Campus Based Year End Party. For Freedom showcasing of talents from different campuses will serve as intermission numbers, Friendship will manifest because of the students from different campuses will meet there, Faith because of the worship, sharing and session will be having, and Fun for the fellowship party towards the end. b. Sharing The Campus Based Year End Party is the celebration of the school year that was, there should be a sharing of the victories we had all year long from the different campuses. This party is for the celebration of the collective victories the Lord allowed us to experience individually and as a community. c. Pep talk and Praisefest A pep talk would be given which will serve as the wrap up of all the victories we had for that school year. The points in the pep talk would also serve as the exhortation for the praisefest. d. Awarding Ceremony This segment aims to inspire everyone with the young YFC missionaries we have in our campuses and to show faith in action through the excellence shown by our members on the holistic level. This is one way of affirming God’s servants in the campuses.

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APPENDIX 4

PRAYER MEETING RATIONALE Prayer meetings are part of the culture of Youth for Christ, the youth arm of the Couples for Christ community. YFC Campus Based in particular, had realized the need for the prayer meeting as a culture to be a lifestyle among its members. This guide aims to orient the campuses about the basics of prayer meetings. It also intends to give the campuses the adequate materials and documents for a paralleled spiritual growth through the pastoral tracks, and basic teachings that is specially designed for YFC Campus-Based. OVERVIEW A meeting of YFC members in the campuses held at least twice a month in the premises of their college or university. It is a time to come together to worship the Lord, hear His words and share the goodness and blessings He has given the group. It is an affirmation to everyone that truly God works not only in their individual lives but also to other members of their campus as well. Prayer meetings are also used as a venue to respond to the spiritual needs or address the different concerns of the members. Therefore, each campus should strategically select the time and day they will conduct the prayer meeting to ensure that the members are able to attend and participate in it. OBJECTIVES 1. To establish a culture of freedom and faith through prayer meeting. 2. To ensure pastoral nourishment and through prayer and worship. ELEMENTS 1. Nourishing. It should leave the members encouraged and refreshed of God’s love for them. 2. Christ-centered. It should be for Christ, about Christ and be all because of Christ. It should inspire members in truly experiencing Christ. 3. Exciting. It should be fun and be a place where people can enjoy and build friendships. Topics should showcase the 4Fs Principle of YFC: Fun, Friendship, Faith and Freedom. Guidelines in conducting Prayer Meetings: 1. Prayer meetings should be held consistently at least twice a month so as to promote a culture of prayer and sharing among YFC Campus-Based members. The Prayer meeting leader should be chosen and assigned at least (1) week before the scheduled prayer meeting for ample time to pray and prepare.

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2. The planning for a prayer meeting will always be done by the entire EXECOM. But the implementation will always be the responsibility of the EVP with the assistance of the VP and AVP for Evangelization.

3. Prayer Meeting Topics may be based on the Chapter Assembly Manual Pastoral Track. There are suggested topic guides for selecting and discerning topics to use in conducting the Cam pus Prayer Meeting. 4. Creative Components like ID’s, registration and physical arrangement, food and drinks, Honoring (most complete household, early bird, birthdays, graduation, other awards, etc.) Présentations such as skits, gags, games, dance, Song can be injected to enhances the theme. Note: Creative elements included in prayer meetings such as presentations, gimmicks and the like should be coordinated with the Prayer Meeting Leader.

5. Text brigade and phone brigade , creative flyers, posters, memos and all campaigns to promote the prayer meeting should be coordinated with the VP and AVP for Documentation 6. Suggested Schedule of Prayer Meetings: TIME 15 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes

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ACTIVITY Registration/ Gathering Teaching of Songs Prayer Meeting Leader acknowledges those attending the prayer meeting for the first time. (They may be asked to introduce themselves.) Worship – A time to sing songs, pray and listen to the word of the Lord. (After the worship, once people are seated, the prayer meeting leader could first summarize the prophecies, and what he heard from the Lord during the worship to help set the tone for the meeting.) Sharing - People share about the blessings they have received, victories in their lives and lessons they have learned for the past week. Songs may be sung from time to time to avoid the monotony of sharers. (It is important that the music ministry listens to the sharing’s for them to play songs which are appropriate for this specific time.) TALK /SESSION The talk is based on the topic the campus has chosen for that specific month from the Chapter Assembly Manual. Implementation Activity. – This activity is a follow-up activity for the talk that was given beforehand. The implementation activity is done strictly after the Pre-selected talk for its purpose is to ensure that there is a concrete application of the learning’s for the talk during the previous week. The implementation activity is given on the second

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week of the month. Prerogative Talk – This talk is to discuss certain concerns, issues or needs of the members that has not been covered by specific topic of that month. The Core Group together with the VP and AVP for Evangelization and the rest of the EXECOM can choose from the various talk outlines included in the Campus Manual or from other teaching tracks of YFC.

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Free Hand Activity – It is the choice of the campus what activity to implement for this specific week. It may be a forum, a workshop or other special evangelistic activities that the school could think of. This is given on the remaining week/s of the month. Closing prayer / Announcements etc.

7. Worship Leader’s should be assigned at least one (1) week before the scheduled prayer meeting and should properly coordinate with the music ministry. 8. The music ministry should be able to bring people closer to God through appropriate songs chosen bt the worship leader. They should have practiced the songs days before the assembly. The members of the music ministry must always be ready to respond to the needs if the worship leader. The music ministry should be updated of new YFC songs so they can teach new songs in the prayer meeting. 9. At least two (2) sharers are pre-selected to share during prayer meetings. They should be briefed by the prayer meeting leader before the scheduled prayer meeting. Sharing’s should be Audible, Brief and Christ-centered.

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APPENDIX 5

CAMPUS PROGRAM VOLUNTEER TRAINING RATIONALE The Campus Program Volunteer is one of the main key players in the CFC-YFC Campus Based Program. Being closely in touch with the youth in the campuses, there is great responsibility and importance in making sure that the youth are guided in order to experience the life that God wants for them. Thus, the program seeks to create a training that will fully equip the CPV in handling the youth, ensure the life of the program, and uphold the culture of CFC-YFC in the schools. This is done through the CAMPUS PROGRAM VOLUNTEER TRAINING. OVERVIEW The Campus Program Volunteer Training (CPV Training) is an overnight training, conducted to all newly assigned campus program volunteers. This is conducted by the Program Couple Coordinator/Youth Head or Fulltime Workers and Mission Volunteers of the area, and is usually executed before the school year starts. The CPV training aims to: a) Encourage the participants to fully believe, hold on, and be worthy of the anointing given to them by the Lord b) Equip the participants on the basics of the program, skills needed in service, and attitudes they need to take on as they interact with the youth in the programs c) Empower them to take on the role as front liners of evangelization in the CFC-YFC Campus Based Program GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE TRAINING: 1) There are two (2) options of training that can be conducted depending on the status of the area, and the schedule in which this is conducted in. It is recommend that: a) The Overnight Schedule is conducted during the summer, implemented by the Fulltime Worker, Mission Volunteer, Provincial Youth Head, or Sector Youth Head. b) The One (1) Day Trainings are conducted as the need arises in the area to train new sets of volunteers that will handle new sets of campuses in the area. 2) After this initial training, Program Volunteers are to go through personal trainings through mentoring and additional training on skill through quarterly assemblies of all PVs in the area.  The goal of mentoring is to carefully and closely guide the youth to live better lives as better Christians and good examples for the schools that they lead, through personal advices, sharing’s, and consistent guidance.  The goal of our skills training is to continue in leveling up the leadership potential and skill of our program volunteers. This also serves as a venue for them to update to the entire area (province/sector) the victories and concerns that they have for the schools that they handle. 3) To be better assist the new Program Volunteers, it is recommended that they are given workshop handouts of all the information that they are to receive in the training. 46

4) Program Couple Coordinators, as our pastor and partners in the service, should be present in the training and see to it that their partners are assisted as the training is conducted. 5) SUGGESTED PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

a. Overnight This schedule is recommended to be applied during vacation before school year starts, where the youth may have more time to allot for the preparation and participation in the training. Time DAY 1 8:00 – 8:15 AM 8:15 – 8:30 8:30 – 8:45 8:45 – 9:00 9:00 – 9:30 9:30– 9:45 9:45 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:45 12:45 – 1:00 1:00 – 1:15 1:15 – 3:00 3:00 – 3:30 3:30 – 6:00 6:00 – 7:00 7:00 – 7:15 7:15 – 7:30 7:30 – 8:00 8:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00 12:00 DAY 2 7:00 7:00 – 8:00 8:00 - 8:15 8:15 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:00 9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:30

Activity Arrival and Registration Gathering Opening Worship Emcees Spiels Teambuilding Activity Rest SESSION 1: Chosen by Name LUNCH Gathering Opening Worship Emcee Spiels/Icebreaker WORKSHOP 1: Campus 101 Merienda/Break WORKSHOP 2: Roles and Responsibilities DINNER Gathering Opening Worship Teaching of Songs/Icebreaker WORKHOP 3: Campus Planning Entertainment Night (optional Lights Off WAKE UP CALL Breakfast Gathering Opening Worship Teaching of Songs/Icebreaker SESSION 2: Love above All Praisfest

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CHOSEN BY NAME 1st Session of the Campus Program Volunteer Training ANCHOR VERSE: "For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice,” Genesis 18:19 OBJECTIVES: 1. To realize that the Lord is personally calling them to take part in His mission 2. To understand what He wants us to do for Him 3. To be excited, eager, and motivated to give their best for the mission DYNAMICS: 1. Talk Proper 2. The area must prepare a short video before this talk. Video Profile: The video should show Bible characters/saints that were perceived to be unqualified. Despite their seeming unworthiness, the Lord still chose them to carry out His mission. VIDEO: “March of the unqualified” Sample Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnoPIuENS-I 3. Group Discussion  The speaker can group the crowd into groups of three (3). SPEAKER’S PROFILE: A YFC top leader/mission volunteer/or fulltime worker; preferably a brother who was able to serve in Campus Based; someone who saw the privilege of his anointing, motivating him to serve more and give more for God. TALK OUTLINE I.

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We have experienced a great life here in this community. Realizing the love that He has for us, we grew to strive to get to know better, see him more clearly, and love Him stronger. Our life has then grown into a life of deep passion and love for others and for God. We have faced so many challenges in our lives and yet our strong relationship with Him has pushed us further into doing more for the Lord. Seeing our passion and conviction, the Lord is calling us to serve Him in a deeper level. As part of His special plan and purpose in us, the Lord is entrusting us with the very life and vibrancy of the campuses, through calling us to be Campus Program Volunteers (CPV). II. CHOSEN BY NAME As Campus Program Volunteers, we are given the privilege to lead the youth in the campuses we are handling. We are given a great privilege to be part of a great change in the lives of the young. Though we know our own weaknesses, sins, and have gone through a lot of difficulty in our lives, it has never been a hindrance for God to choose us to bring His message to His people. At this point in our

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lives, He has personally molded, prepared, and chose us by name to lead the next prime movers of society. a. CHOSEN TO LEAD. As CPVs, we are tasked to lead the YFCs in campuses that we will be handling. We are chosen to guide them in their decisions (both personally and in running the program of YFC), be good role models through the lives that we lead, and direct them in how they should live their lives as Youth for Christ. We are to set the first impression for the new YFC members teaching them the right culture of our community. We are to lead them into becoming good sons and daughters, trustworthy friends, excellent leaders in our school and society, and be the best Christians they can be in their daily lives. b. CHOSEN TO LEARN. As CPVs, we are also called in the campuses to learn. God is still in the process of bringing us to a higher level after this. Being CPVs is still part of a bigger plan given to us by the Lord. Being chosen to lead thus should also move us to realize that we are to also learn more. This means that more than just telling people what to do, God is telling us, Himself, what He wants us to learn. Most of the time, we have the tendency to think that we do not need to learn anything new. We feel that we know much about this service than anyone. There will be countless instances that we will have great opportunities to learn in the campuses that we will be serving. New situations, new cultures, new set of friends, and different personalities all contribute to helping us learn more, do more, and be more for God. c. CHOSEN TO LOVE. We have to realize that being in the community of Youth for Christ also implies that we are in the business of loving people. We are here primarily to love the people we will encounter in this mission. We were chosen by the Lord because we have realized and still continuing to realize the greatness and vastness of His unconditional love. It is through what we have learned and how we are learning this that we are to inspire our members, letting them see and experience God’s love through us. This love will be put to the test and further strengthened in this service, as we encounter different people and face different situations. No matter what it is, the Lord knows very well that we are capable of handling situations that test our belief and conviction in God’s love. III. QUALIFYING THE CALL Despite knowing that we our chosen, there will still be instances that we will feel that God committed a mistake in His choice. Knowing our own weaknesses and insecurities causes us to think twice on our anointing as chosen leaders to serve in His vineyard. It may move us to doubt ourselves, doubt our youth leaders in the community, or doubt God. However, our duty as missionaries and servants of God is not to understand everything that He is saying but simply trust and follow in what He is doing in our lives. God is calling us to believe in His anointing. This is why even if we do not see or understand it fully, He is choosing us by name because He knows us fully, and He knows that: A. WE CAN BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE MISSION Saint Peter was one of God’s dearest disciples. Though he knew very well that Jesus is the Son of God and have thus expressed sincere loyalty to him, Peter still sinned and denied 50

that He knew God. However, in spite of his sin, this was the same man who was entrusted with the keys to heaven. We have had our own experiences of forgetting or denying God in our lives. We have been in situations that would rather push us to deny that we ever knew God. Instances of pride, or shame, or fear of being teased or taunted have caused us to forget who we are as His children. Like St. Peter, we may have denied God several times and yet God can still see the potential in us. He is still choosing us to lead the people who will stand up to be the next generation. He still wants us to take care of the future leaders of our society. He still wants us to take on His greater mission. B. WE CAN INFLUENCE PEOPLE GREATLY Saint Paul was a tax collector and well-known persecutor of Christians. People were influenced by his conviction and followed instantly his commands. Though it hurt, God still used Paul’s strength to bring life and expansion to His mission on earth. Making Saul realize his mistake, Saul, now becoming Paul, changes into a great preacher of God’s amazing love for Him. Just the same, we have had times in our lives that we’d rather choose to sin against God. There may be instances that we have influenced people to do the same, along the way. God is now using our strength of influence and passion for His greater glory. He is calling us and using our wrongdoing, turning it into something right. C. WE CAN INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LEAD Timothy was a young man who was said to be too young to proclaim the good news. But young as he was, God used him powerfully to conquer hearts and win souls for Him in wherever He was sent Like Timothy, we too may find ourselves too young to handle such big responsibilities. Some of us feel that we are inadequate for doing this mission. Some of us may feel too overwhelmed with the responsibilities, convincing us to bail out of this service, or opt for a “lesser” service area. No matter how insecure we are of ourselves or no matter how much we think we lack, God still chooses us and equips us with everything that we need in order to efficiently do His mission. As CPVs, He will provide us with all the things we need in order to make the youth realize that each has their own potential and gift, and all these can and should be used for God’s greater glory. We all have our own notions or concepts of what good and great leaders should be. We often feel that one should have the right set of skills, character, or charisma to be able to lead even the most difficult people. However, God does not operate merely on what seems worthy, or on standards that are dictated by the world. God knows everything, strengths and weaknesses, past victories and past sins, future mistakes and future achievements but God chooses us not because of these. More than believing that we can do this, He chooses us because this is part of His plan of love for us. God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called.

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IV. CONCLUSION God is allowing us to take part in this mission. We are called to create a vision for the young, inspire them with our lives, and be present to take part in theirs. He wants us to be His missionaries in these campuses. The bible says, “For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice...” Genesis 18:19. There are still plenty of campuses to conquer for God. Many more young people, full of potential, to introduce Christ to are there waiting for us to believe in our anointing. Let us move forward and begin our mission, and hold on to God’s promise of greatness for us. As we do so, God will equip and empower us to become the best of who we are for Him.

V. GUIDE QUESTION 1. Are you still in doubt about you being selected as CPV? Why? 2. Hearing the session, what are you excited about in your service as a CPV?

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CAMPUS 101 1ST Workshop of the Campus Program Volunteers Training RATIONALE There is great importance in being anointed as top leaders of the campuses. The life and growth of the ministry in each campus greatly depends on their passion in God’s mission and knowledge of His Mission through CFC-YFC Campus Based. Therefore, the CAMPUS 101 WORKSHOP is given to the Campus EXECORE in order to: 1. Attain a clear, holistic, and in-depth knowledge of the Campus Based Program 2. Relate and apply this knowledge to their specific campuses 3. Use this knowledge to help in improving the growth and expansion of God’s Mission MATERIALS Paper and Pen DYNAMICS: 1. This workshop can change every year depending on the need of the area. NOTE: It is important that the service team get a good gauge of the participants’ general knowledge of the program.

2. This workshop can consist of the following basics:  YFC Campus Mission and Vision  Structure  Roles and responsibilities  Campus Activities 3. Content of each element may change depending on the directions or strategies needed for Campus Based as directed by the ministry. NOTE: Updates on the CFC-YFC Campus Based Program can be obtained directly from any YFC Fulltime Worker or the YFC International Campus Based Program Head

4. Activity:  Ask the participants to draw their respective campuses’ present structure.  Ask them to take note of the following: Their household schedules (per level) Regular YFC activities (and its cycle) 5. Workshop Proper  Revisiting YFC Campus Mission and Vision  A review of the underlying principle of the YFC Campus based basic structure  Discussion of roles and responsibilities  Schedule of activities for the Year 6. After the workshop, the speaker will conduct an open forum.

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PROGRAM VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2nd Workshop of the Campus Program Volunteer Training RATIONALE CFC-YFC Campus Based invests greatly in every person in the campuses. The program seeks to make its youth aware of God’s greatness manifested in their education, their choices, and the possibility of reaching their maximum potential as they face their future. College students seek inspiration in every people that they meet. They are eager to know more and interact with people that can lead them to achieve their goals in life, and experience God’s plan in their life. CFC-YFC Campus Based leaders and its members need persons that can exemplify to them passion, integrity, and excellence. It is through the consistency of embodying Christ-like values and leadership that our youth in the campuses can understand Christ, learn His ways, and experience their purpose in life. This consistency in presence and competency in leading the youth to Christ presents to us a great potential for the youth generation’s future. The necessity for such leadership quality moved the CFC-YFC Campus Based Program to create the need for a Campus Program Volunteer. OBJECTIVES 1. To equip the new CPVs in their area of service both pastoral and functional 2. For the CPVs to understand the basics of YFC Campus Based Program and on how to implement it in their areas DYNAMICS 1. ACTIVITY:  Gather information obtained from earlier workshops (current structure of the campus, activities etc.)  Write a personal vision for the campus 2. Workshop Proper 3. Open Forum TALK OUTLINE INTRODUCTION The Campus Program Volunteer (CPV) is a leader within the CFC-YFC Campus Based program that aims to help the Program Sector Youth Head and Couple Coordinators in sustaining growth and pushing for expansion of the mission. 1) Upholds the culture of CFC-Youth for Christ through facilitating the application of program directions and strategies for the mission 2) Ensures consistency and correct implementation of pastoral formation tracks and other basic sources of nourishment

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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS: Campus Program Volunteers are picked and assigned based on the following considerations: a) Availability of the Volunteer’s schedule The sector/province/country must consider whether or not he/she can be present in all activities of the campus assigned to him/her. b) Area Proximity The sector/province/country must also consider if the volunteer is located (whether residence, school, or work location) near the campus assigned. NOTE: In order to consider faster and easier building of relationships, the area can also consider assigning Campus Program Volunteers based on how well they can fit in crowd of the campus assigned to them.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAMPUS PROGRAM VOLUNTEER:      

Must be a brother since he will be taking care of all the campus presidents in his assigned area Pastoral Maturity in guiding leaders and members in the college level Missionary heart in pastoring the young through households and formation tracks Ability to strive in living/exemplify the Christian Lifestyle Eagerness in learning the CFC YFC Campus Program Knowledgeable of pastoral formation tracks given by the ministry

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Campus Program Volunteer (CPV) handles at least two (2) to three (3) campuses at most in their areas. The campuses assigned to the CPV will depend on the area proximity and the CPV’s availability to visit it. In these schools, the CPV: 1) Visits the specific campuses assigned to establish relationships, inspire the youth, and guide their leaders 2) Conducts regular lower households to the presidents/senior sister in the area  Since the CPVs are to conduct lower households to the presidents in his area. This means that a household will consist of: 

Two (2) CPVs who will take turns in leading the households – NOTE: This implies that the area program coordinator should choose one (1) CPV as the head, and another as the assistant.

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The sisters household which is composed of senior sisters/female presidents (for all girls’ campuses) in the area will be handled by the female campus sector youth head.

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In cases that the senior sisters are more than five (5), a female CPV can be assigned to take care of the remaining senior sisters. This means that an area may install a female CPV or assign a female CPV that is already present in the structure. NOTE: A female CPV is existing in the structure when there are all girls’ campuses that exist in the area. This means that the situation requires a female CPV for pastoral guidance and empowerment.

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All CPVs will be having their upper household with the Campus Program Couple Coordinator and Youth Head of the sector/province/country or the Campus Area Couple Coordinators (APCC) and Campus Area Youth Head (APYH), if applicable. BROTHER (campus YH)

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CAMPUS PLANNING 3rd Workshop of the Campus Program Volunteer Training RATIONALE As the main point person in leading our campuses, and as the link to the bigger YFC community, it is our duty as campus program volunteers to see to it that there is a proper implementation of YFC directions and the YFC Campus Based Program in the area. It is important that one fully understands the program, so as to be able to properly guide the schools that the CPVs are handling. This workshop seeks to be able to carry out our understanding into concrete application in our own campuses. OBJECTIVES 1. To have an appreciation of the greater purpose of YFC Directions and the roles of campus program volunteers as guardians of our culture and main implementers of YFC program 2. To attain an in depth know-how on skills of planning, target-setting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluation in relation to the general YFC Directions DYNAMICS Part of the workshop is a series of writing activities. The activities will be done as a couple – as partners in the mission. Ample time should be given for the participants to finish each activity. MATERIALS NEEDED Writing Materials (Pen and Paper) Print-out of the activity questions/template (if there is no LCD projector) TALK OUTLINE I.

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Rooted to where our community is led by God, our YFC Directions translate the CFC Vision in ways that are relatable to us and to our members. It is through these directions that we, step-by-step, achieve the vision that God has set out for us. These directions allow us to slowly understand the totality of God’s vision for us. These directions guide us in bringing our members back to the Lord. As people anointed by God to guide the campuses and as co-workers with Christ in this great mission, let us therefore be advocates of the directions and protectors of the YFC Campus Based Program. We are to guard these, take it to heart, and live it out, so that we may be able to effectively and efficiently implement these directions and lead the people under our care into one united goal. II. UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING THE YFC DIRECTIONS AND PROGRAM As people anointed by God to guide the campus, it is important that we have a clear understanding of the general YFC Directions and know how to tailor-fit these directions through the program in the campus.

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(At this point, the existing YFC Directions may be discussed) B. Knowing your Campus A careful examination of the area would be a good start to know how to efficiently bring down and implement the directions discussed. (Speaker gives the writing materials as the instructions are given for the activity. Questions may be posted in a screen/laptop or a print-out of the questions may be provided.) ACTIVITY: Assess the school. Write down your inputs. The following questions may help in your assessment: - How many YFC members do you have in your campus? - What are the strengths of your campus? - What are its current challenges/difficulties/struggles? o Leadership, program implementation, relationship with leaders/other organizations/with members o Culture within the organization - What can you consider as your campuses’ best practices that helped in their growth? - In what aspects do you see potential opportunity for growth? (i.e. potential partnerships, etc.) (Speaker may give several minutes for the program volunteer to finish the activity. Let them hold on to their papers as you proceed to the next part of the workshop.) C. Developing Action Plans – tailor-fitting the YFC Directions After getting a good picture of the status in our campus, let us go back to the YFC Directions and see how our status can adapt and implement our the current directions of our ministry. Note how the things listed from your assessment could be organized to exploit opportunities, fight off risks and challenges and make good use of our strengths to best achieve the said directions. (Speaker provides another sheet of paper for this activity. The outgoing OSCC/PCC/NCC, if present, may aid the couple in the activity. For further inquiries, the Metro Manila Head/Region Head/Country Full Time Pastoral Worker may be asked. ) Plan and set targets  On a clean sheet of paper, list down the given YFC directions in one side.  Parallel to each direction; write down action plans and targets in achieving the directions. NOTE: Action plans are specific steps to take in achieving the direction while targets are measurable goals or expected output from our action plans.  Guide questions are provided to help in the activity. Consider the notes you have from the previous activity.  One may also right down major goals that the campus has been trying to attain or been wanting to attain, aside from the major directions set for this year.

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Timeline

What do we want to achieve? – note the Existing YFC Directions as explained in the previous part of the workshop Note What these directions entail/mean to our area

How will the direction(s) be achieved given the things you know about your area?

What measurable output do we expect from our action plans?

What sequential action steps are required to deliver the direction?

Begin Completion When can the action plan/s be realistically started? When can the result/s be realistically delivered?

Who is accountable for every action step?

(After the given time for this part of the workshop, the facilitator may present a sample filled-up worksheet. Refer to diagram below :) Direction Total All-out Evangelization 1. Creative Evangelization

Action Plans Targets Timeline (notes from previous  Key people from Begin Completion activity indicate strength major 1 month before the of area in terms of talent organizations to next youth camp pools and a good feedback attend the from a parish priest activity supporting YFC in his  Have a list of parish) youth  Partner with the priest (parishioners) in staging an interested to join evangelistic the youth camp concert/activity on church grounds  Write a letter to the priest/present the idea to the priest  Invite key organizations in the church c/o the parish priest  Etc What if there are little possibilities for the certain direction (i.e. for starting areas) Total All-out (notes indicate few but  Develop talent Evangelization vibrant new YFC members) pools 1. Creative  Set a talents workshop  Involve YFC talent Evangelization  Identify possible pools in small venues for an partnerships evangelization activity (activities in the (parish, mall, etc) parish, etc)

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Take a second look at these notes and check your action plans and targets: - Are our action plans inspiring? Will it push us enough to go beyond current limits to reach the goals? Does it excite me/us? - Are our targets defined with clarity? Is it measurable?

NOTE: Speaker may give a few minutes of short sharing from the crowd to get a picture on the goals that the campuses want to achieve in the area.

D. Monitor your progress As we move along our action plans and targets, it is important to monitor – that is, gather information on the progress of the implementation of the action steps.  

Direction Total All-out Evangelization 1. Creative Evangelization

What has been achieved so far? Are targets achieved? What information indicates such? (Refer to the table below as an example) Action Plans  Partner with the priest in staging an evangelistic concert/activity on church grounds  Write a letter to the priest/present the idea to the priest  Invite key organizations in the church c/o the parish priests

Targets  Key people from major organizations to attend the activity  Have a list of youth (parishioners) interested to join the youth camp

Monitoring Notes  Idea has been presented to the parish priest; letters or invitation sent out to the major parish organizations

NOTE: Monitoring is done, not at the end of the year, but done continuously as the action plans and targets are being carried out. (Encourage the participants to keep their activity paper. They may use these inputs in the area planning)

E. Evaluate Lastly, assess whether the directions are accomplished. If not, note the shortcomings encountered so as to be able to formulate suggestions for further action plans. As top leaders in our areas, we are entrusted with this great responsibility. Let us strive to embrace our ministry’s directions for it is also through us that our co-servants (coordinators and youth heads) will be able to appreciate the greater sense of what the Lord wants us to do and where He wants to lead His people.

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LOVE ABOVE ALL 2nd Session of the Campus Program Volunteer Training ANCHOR VERSE: “It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things” 1 Cor. 13:7 OBJECTIVES: 1. To help Campus Program Volunteers know that the most important ingredient to truly great leadership is love 2. To help the CPVs identify themselves in the situations where they can be tested in loving 3. To realize how they can practice loving especially in difficult situations DYNAMICS: 1. Talk Proper 2. Reflection Activity: 3. List down all the things that we think we can be tested in loving 4. What are our struggles when it comes to loving? 5. Speaker exhorts the crowd to pray for these people. 6. Pray for the courage to continue to love 7. Pray for the strength to love despite hardship 8. Praisefest TALK OUTLINE I.

INTRODUCTION

Today has been a day of learning for us. We learned about the CFC-YFC vision, our specific roles and responsibilities in our respected areas, new skills, and proper attitudes we need to take on as we do our mission. No matter how difficult the task or how great our achievements are, it will all mean nothing if we lack the most important element that will set us apart as truly great leaders, the value of loving like Christ. More than anything else, serving others should be done out of love, because of love, and for love. As Campus Program Volunteers, we have a lot in store for us. We will feel and experience the greatness of His work but as we go through everything, let us never forget that we should all glorify God by showing them His love.

II. WHEN LOVE IS TESTED NOTE: At this point, the speaker may share personal experiences when their love was tested as a leader

Christ clearly exemplifies an unconditional and boundless love. It is the kind of love that can often surpass beyond human understanding. This is why loving like Christ is never an easy task. It takes an everyday learning, practice, and striving to be able to love like Him. As CPVs, we ought to be aware of this difficulty in order to constantly rely on the Christ for His help. Throughout our mission, our ability to love will be tested and it will be those times when: a) People we serve with or look up to disappoint us 61

Many of us get encouragement and motivation in the people that inspire us. These are the people who have knowingly or unknowingly set an example for us to follow. At the same time, it’s natural for us to expect help in the people that we serve with, especially because we are in this mission together. The people we look up to and the people we serve with often make the journey in this mission easy and manageable to get by. However, this expectation, as natural and harmless as it may seem, may cause our love to be tested, especially when our expectations aren’t met. We will experience times when people we work with don’t measure up to our own expectations and standards. These disappointments will lead us to self-pity and resentment, thinking that we are the only ones passionate about this mission. This failed expectation can lead us to be disheartened in the mission, unforgiving, judgmental, and critical of the people that we serve with. We forget to love. This may happen when:   

Our own leaders forgetting their own commitments to us (e.g. being late in their own meetings) Members seeing the inconsistency in the leader with their words and actions Officers not accountable to their attendance (being late, failing to conduct or attend HH)

b) People discourage and judge us We will need empowerment and encouragement to be able to stay, endure, and commit to this mission. Because of the greatness of His work and the gravity of this mission, compliments and support are valuable for us in order to finish and complete what the Lord has called us to do. However, in this mission, this is not always the case. We will encounter situations where in we feel judged because of our performance or discouraged because of seeming difficulties that we encounter along the way. People will judge us primarily because of what we see and we, too, will judge our capability because of the situations we cannot seem to overcome. Harsh words from others and to us test the depth of our love. This is often felt when:    

We are judged as incapable compared to the leader that was previously holding our position We feel that others are performing better than us We do not feel support from our parents and friends to the point that they laugh or tell us to stop serving When we feel that other leaders are better than our own abilities

c) People are being too difficult for us to handle It is often easy for us to love when the people that we are handling are lovable, obedient, and humble to us. Most of the time, it is easier to give our all to them because they are reliable and obedient to us. This comfort in loving may lead us to forget that our members are all a work in progress. They can be full of passion and then be completely unfocused the next. Difficult people can

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test our patience and endurance in loving. They can also unconsciously make us feel that we are not capable leaders to handle difficulties. Our love is tested when:  Our presidents don’t listen to us and the direction that we try to guide them by  We encounter people that sin and are not open to us  We experience being disrespected by our members III. LOVING LIKE CHRIST Christ knows that it is not as easy for us to love. We are all in an everyday learning process of learning to love like Him. This is why the more that we encounter tests in loving, the Lord is calling us to respond in only one, to continue to love. As we are called to continue and strengthen our love for others, He reminds us to take on the following attitudes in learning to love like Him. We have to remember that our love should: a) Bear all things We will be encountering people that are difficult, discouraging, and disappointing. There will be instances that we will feel them all at the same time. Throughout being tested in love, we will feel so many negative emotions, leading us to think that the easiest way to do it is to simply quit and stop loving. It is during these times that the Lord calls us to be humble and simply bear all things. He is calling us to surrender and simply embrace the situations we are in as part of our training in learning how to love. Just as he bore the pain and sins of many, we too should take on that attitude of loving by:    b)

Showing loyalty even to the people that have hurt us Praying for the people that we hurt and have hurt us in return Refraining from judgment and more focus on showing compassion

Believe and hope in all things When our love is tested, it may cause us to slowly doubt God’s plan and lose hope in His promise. Discouragements and difficulties can often make us think that God has made a “mistake” or we are unworthy of His calling. We tend to forget that we have a God that can do greater things than we imagine. In these instances, God simply wants us to love by believing in and giving hope to the people that we serve with. To love like Christ means to never get tired of believing in the good of every situation and the people we meet. As CPVs, we are called to continue in hoping so that others may be encouraged to move forward despite pain and trial. We love by:   

Learning to correct others properly in private, believing that there is still hope to change Continuing to empower others with tasks despite past failures Encouraging them still through affirmation and being mindful of the good that they are doing

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c) Endure all things Difficulty in loving can cause us to give up in doing it. When all is too much to bear, we may tend to simply let go of our service or give up in the people we love. This may lead us to conclude failure and be blind to the greatness that is in store for us with Him in heaven. God wants us to finish strong. He has called us to run the race and achieve the prize in accomplishing God’s task for us in our areas. To exemplify His love means to continue in loving despite defeat, pain, or struggle. It is a call to perseverance and determination to finish everything that He has asked us to do. It is a call to courage, knowing fully well that God has a promise for us, waiting for us to be claimed. To love means to endure by:  Seeking for help and assistance in elders, youth leaders, or coordinators instead of giving up  Praying fervently to the Lord for courage  Not stop in loving the person despite being hurt IV. CONCLUSION We may have the vision, we may become great leaders and be successful in our activities but without love it is means nothing. (Read the bible verse out loud first than let them repeat the 2 nd part of the verse replacing LOVE with their name) “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. LOVE is patient and kind; LOVE is not jealous or boastful; it (he/she) is not arrogant or rude. LOVE does not insist on its (his/her) own way; it (he/she) is not irritable or resentful; it (he/she) does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. LOVE bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.” (RSV 1 Corinthians 13:1-7)

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APPENDIX 6

CAMPUS VIP SUMMIT RATIONALE V.I.P. stands for Very Important Person – The Campus Core is one of the most important units in the CFC YFC Campus Based Program. Being closely in touch and involved with the youth within the campuses and being the main key players in running the YFC Campus Based Program within the school, there is great responsibility and importance in making sure that they are guided pastorally and trained properly in order to fully carry out the mission and uphold the anointing that God has given them. In knowing Christ, we have to know some important leadership qualities that he practiced; a man of VISION, INPIRATION and of PRESENCE. People follow Jesus because of these qualities. We too can practice these, so that in our campuses we can truly prepare our young for leadership role.Thus, the program seeks to create a training that will fully equip the Campus Core in handling their members, proper implementation of the program, expanding the mission, and upholding the culture of CFC YFC in the schools. This is done through the CAMPUS VIP SUMMIT. OVERVIEW The Campus Summit is an overnight training, conducted to all newly assigned Campus Core, which is composed of the Campus President, Campus Senior Sister, and Campus EVP. This is conducted by the Program Couple Coordinator/Youth Head or Fulltime Workers and Mission Volunteers of the area, and is usually executed during vacation or before school year starts. This summit aims to: a) Encourage the participants to fully believe, hold on, and be worthy of the anointing given to them by the Lord b) Equip the participants on the basics of the program, skills needed in service, and attitudes they need to take on as they interact with the youth in the programs c) Empower them to take on the role as front liners of evangelization in the YFC Campus Based Program, through learning the Campus Based culture of passion, integrity and excellence GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY: 1. The Campus VIP Summit is an overnight program comprised of three (3) inspirational talks and three (3) workshops. 2. The elements are as follows: TALKS SESSION 1: Our Vision

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SESSION 2: Leadership by Inspiration

SESSION 3: Leadership by Presence

WORKSHOPS 1. Time Management

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vision by upholding their calling as leaders 1. To see God as their source of everyday inspiration 2. To understand what it means to be an inspiring leader 3. To learn how to be an inspiration to their campuses 1. To realize the value of being present and have presence in the lives of their members 2. To encourage the Campus Core group to be hands-on in all activities and present in executing it 3. To inspire the Campus Core group to put into action their visions and plan for their area OBJECTIVES 1. To let the participants learn the value of time management. 2. To guide the participants on how to really manage their time according to priority. 1. Introduce the basic concept of mentoring 2. Give emphasis on the importance of mentoring in our work of evangelization 3. Encourage each YFC leader to carry out the concept of mentoring in their respective areas. 4. To help the YFC leaders to honor each other’s anointing by allowing each other to become a mentee or mentor in which way they are called to play the role. 1. Attain a clear, holistic, and in-depth knowledge of the Campus Based Program 2. Relate and apply this knowledge to their specific Campuses 3. Use this knowledge to help in improving the growth and expansion of God’s Mission 1. To assist the participants in learning concretely the values we want to impart to them

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3. Aside from these main elements, the program is also designed to have team building activities in between the sessions. The goal of these activities is to strengthen friendship, improve skill, and learn values taught by the YFC Campus Based Program. 4. The program may also open venues for sharing. This can happen as an icebreaker before the session. 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SERVICE TEAM a. Couple Coordinator-in-charge  Oversees the event; coordinates with the team head about the other needs of the activity.  Makes sure that all the members of the team read the manual in conducting the activity.  Gathers help and support from other coordinators within the area.  Acts as mediator and guidance during open forum sessions.  Stays with the participants in the whole duration of the training. (i.e., They are expected to stay over-night with the participants) b. Team Leader (brother)  Spearheads and initiates the meetings.  Orients himself and all the members of his team of their roles and responsibilities in the training. c. Assistant Team Leader (sister)  Prepares the over-all budget  In-charge of the administrative and finance aspect of the training. d. Logistics  Looks and finalizes the venue  Physical set-up (Design, sound system, LCD wall and projector, etc.)  Takes care of other committees logistical needs e. Program (brother and sister pair)  Facilitates the preparation and flow of the program flow  Assigns the emcees, worship leaders, game masters, music ministry  Coordinates with the team leaders for the speakers and worship leaders  In-charge of all liturgical and Lord’s Day requirements.  SUB COMMITTEE: Workshops Head:  Focuses on taking care of all workshop needs ( handouts, speaker’s needs)  Coordinates with other committees for assistance (e.g. logistics committee) Team Building Head:  Creates and implements teambuilding activities  Processes the teambuilding activities by connecting it to the talk or the Campus Based theme of VIP, or the Culture of Campus Based which is passion, integrity, and excellence 67

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Secretariat  Releases all memos for invitations to the event, date of the event, venue, registration guidelines, deadlines for payments and area allocations.  Organizes a smooth flow of the registration scheme  Prepares kits and materials needed for the activities  In-charge of room assignments and accommodations of the participants.  In-charge of the food preparation

g. General Services  Develops a scheme in maintaining the cleanliness of the venue  Provides first aid kit for medical emergencies and support 6. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR CAMPUS SUMMIT: Day 1 9:00 – 9:30 Registration 9:30 - 10:00 Gathering / Emcee Spiels 10:00 – 10:15 Worship 10:15 - 10:45 Team Building 10:45 - 12:00 Workshop 1 12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH 1:30 – 1:45 Gathering 1:45 – 2:00 Afternoon Worship 2:00 -2:30 Gathering / Emcee Spiels 2:30 - 3:30 Workshop 2 3:30 - 5:30 Team Building 5:30 - 6:00 Prepare for Dinner 6:00 - 7:00 Dinner 7:00 - 7:45 Session 1 7:45 - 8:00 Emcee Spiels 8:00 - 8:45 Session 2 8:45 - 9:00 Prepare for Entertainment night 9:00 - 10:00 E-night Day 2 7:00 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:30 8:30 - 8:45 8:45 - 9:00 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30

Wake up Call Breakfast Gathering Worship Icebreaker/Open Sharing Session 3 Closing Worship

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OUR VISION 1st Session of the YFC Campus Based Summit ANCHOR VERSE “For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint; if it delays wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late.” Habakkuk 2:3 OBJECTIVES 1. To know and understand the vision of YFC and YFC Campus Based 2. To realize that their anointing as leaders in their campus is part of making the vision a reality 3. To be motivated in reaching for the vision by upholding their calling as leaders DYNAMICS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Talk Proper ACTIVITIY: My Personal Dreams (after introduction) Continue with talk proper Reflection Closing Prayer

SPEAKER’S PROFILE A YFC Campus Based leader, preferably a Program Youth Head, Mission Volunteer, or Fulltime worker, someone who is evidently passionate in fulfilling the vision, and seeks to make it a reality through everyday actions

TALK OUTLINE INTRODUCTION A great mission lies ahead of us in YFC Campus Based. There is so much that the Lord wants us to do and experience in order for us to realize the greatness of His love. Being chosen as leaders puts us on a greater opportunity to be involved and be used as instruments for the Lord’s work. We know that much is at hand for us and an urgent call to action is required. However, we should remember that our mission won’t take effect if we don’t have a vision that we are all looking forward to achieve. To have a VISION means to have an “image of the future we seek to create”. It implies an urgent call to make a dream a reality. As the core group of YFC Campus Based, it is important for us to have our personal vision, not just for our personal goals but for our universities as well. OUR PERSONAL DREAMS Short Activity: “My Personal Dream” The speaker asks the participants to write their personal dreams. (e.g. what they plan to after their graduation, dream for future families, for future work)

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The dreams that we have turn into our personal visions when we start to have that desire to make it a reality. These are the visions that, unconsciously or consciously, we work hard for, through the everyday decisions that we make. The visions come from a desire that the Lord has personally planted in our hearts. All of these are glimpses of the Lord’s great plan for us in our lives. No matter how personal it may seem, we have to realize that our eagerness and effort to make our vision a reality, affects the dreams and visions of other people and our society. Seeing ourselves as good future parents who will provide and love their children, someone faithful to their spouse, excellent doctors preserving lives, teachers giving quality education, lawyers fighting for justice, or someone that simply does the good and the best for themselves, family, and society, are all part of God’s plan for us. To us all of these seem like individual visions. To God, he sees it as a collective bigger vision already realized and claimed by Him through His plan.

YFC CAMPUS VISION Every personal vision that we have is part of the bigger vision of YFC Campus Based: A renewed and united society in Christ through the campuses. This vision implies that every member of the society seeks to have Christ as their main reason and goal for anything and everything they do. YFC Campus Based dreams that: 

Each member of the society is renewed in Christ Through the programs that we create, YFC Campus Based envisions that in the end, each person is able to gain a stronger and deeper relationship in Christ, fully surrendering to His will and personal plan for each and every one of them.

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United in one major goal, which is to honor and praise and Him. With each person being for Christ, YFC Campus Based pushes further that everyone be united in one great joined effort to complete the task of bringing God’s message of love and His plan to the whole world.

The YFC Campus Based vision, thus, sees the campuses as an excellent breeding ground to teach people to have a strong relationship and conviction for the Lord, so that in the end, we have a society that works for and worships the Lord.

WORKING TOWARDS THE VISION We are all here because the Lord sees the value of each and every one of us. He has personally picked us, despite our insecurities, failures, and sins, knowing that in end our personal dreams and visions can contribute to fulfilling the bigger vision that He has for YFC CAMPUS BASED. We are called the CAMPUS CORE of this program because we are the people who make the vision happen. We, as the campus based core, lead the people to a future reality that the Lord has already claimed for us. Knowing that our personal vision contributes to the bigger vision of YFC Campus Based, our vision for our own campuses can greatly move the vision faster to reality. As early as now, we, as the pioneer movers in our own campuses, should move towards the vision by:

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A. Having PASSION for what we believe in The world says, “I have to see it to believe it.” As Christian leaders, as John Maxwell says, we say, “I have to believe it to see it.” Leading with vision is having the passion to focus on what the Lord is asking us to do, even if it means not understanding or experiencing it first. We work hard towards the vision by making sure that we, and the people that lead, are able to believe it first. This requires having full faith and trust in the Lord who has already won the victory for us. As Campus Core, we are to exude passion through everything that we do, fully believing that our dreams will become a reality in God’s time. This also means putting value in our journey towards the vision, believing that each step towards it is already a partial fulfillment of our dream. As Campus Core, we are to exude passion in our vision by:  Reminding our members and our fellow officers of its importance and how it can affect us personally  Making sure all our plans contribute to the vision that we have set  Being vocal of our passion through talking about the greatness of this possible reality B. Building INTEGRITY in our personal lives Our vision will become a reality when we start doing what is necessary and when people start seeing and experiencing it in our lives. This means that it is not enough to simply HAVE a vision. As we speak of the greatness of the vision, our personal actions must reflect of it as well. This means we need to show corresponding actions that motivate our members to also yean the vision’s full realization. You enable people to dream and help them reach their potential to achieve that dream by living the vision and putting it to reality in a day to day basis. Everything that we do or say must bring us a step closer to the fulfillment of our dreams. We do this by:  Living out the values that the culture of campus based has taught us – passion, integrity, excellence  Making sure that the plans we want to have or the change we want to see in society and in our members are evident in us C. EXCELLENCE in all our endeavors Don’t just dream with a man’s heart, dream and believe with a man’s heart inspired by God’s spirit. To work towards our vision means to yearn for the best and be the best in everything that we do, knowing that each step contributes to a step closer towards Him. As movers of the mission, let us not settle for what is good, but instead settle for what is best. We all have our own limitations but we can never limit what the love of the Lord could do to us. Let us learn to rise above mediocrity by increasing our faith and trust in God’s plan. Have a vision with excellence in your heart and mind giving the best that we could offer, for our God doesn’t deserve anything less than our best.

I. CONCLUSION The vision that we want to happen might not even become a reality during our time as Campus Core, leading us to feel frustrated in our plans and anxious of the future. Let us remember: “For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint; if it delays wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late.” Habakkuk 2:3. We will experience God’s victory when we allow Him to 71

use us completely and when we respond to His vision of grace and total surrender. We will receive great power for our global work (Act 1:8) As leaders, we need to lead our people to victory by the power of His Spirit (Romans 15:18-19) Let us never lose sight of the vision no matter what happens for surely, our life and the lives of others depend on it. REFLECTION: 1. The speaker asks the participants to look again at their list of personal dreams. 2. The speaker will now lead the crowd into a prayer, guiding them to reflect on their personal dreams and the dreams that they want to happen for their own campuses. NOTE: The music ministry will guide them into a reflection song. SONG PROFILE: A song about God’s power and majesty working through His plan for us

3. As the music ministry plays the song, the crowd is now asked to write/draw the vision that they want to happen for campus based. 4. The crowd is given five (5) minutes to reflect and draw their vision.

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LEADERSHIP BY INSPIRATION 2nd Session of the YFC Campus Based Summit ANCHOR VERSE

“… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 OBJECTIVES 1. To see God as their source of everyday inspiration 2. To understand what it means to be an inspiring leader 3. To learn how to be an inspiration to their campuses DYNAMICS 1. Opening Video: Our Inspiration VIDEO PROFILE: The video may display the following themes 

Biblical people that are inspiring in their leadership qualities e.g. Moses – who fought for the people, Paul – delegating the work to speed up the mission

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Current people in society that are of inspiration to the youth Youth that they know (former YFC campus based leaders, fulltime workers) that have inspired them to be leaders The goal of the video is for the audience to be aware or be reminded of the people that they have sought to follow, moving them to be who they are now as leaders of YFC Campus based. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Talk Proper Reflection Activity Pray Over Session Praise fest

SPEAKER’S PROFILE: A YFC Campus Based leader, preferably a brother fulltime worker/mission volunteer/program youth head, that is able to inspire the crowd with the way that He has lived his life in passion, integrity, and excellence

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TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION This community moves on one thing, the inspiration seen and experienced through God’s amazing love. This inspiration has been of most important things that we’ve felt in YFC, that it has moved us to serve and be where we are today, as prime movers of YFC Campus Based. All of us were inspired by what we have learned, the people that we have talked to, the challenges that we have surpassed, and the goodness that we saw in our members, but most of all in the leaders around us. They were one of the people in our lives that drove us to have passion and conviction for the Lord, moving us to do greater things for God. To be inspired is one great feeling. It brings us feelings of motivation and encouragement, prompting us to think of doing things that we’ve never thought of before. People can be inspired by many different factors but as Christian leaders, we ought to use the inspiration of Christ. However, there will be times, especially throughout the mission, that we will fail to be inspiring. Most of the time, these are the moments that we are hardly aware about. We fail to be inspiring, when we are a) Distracted As we strive to do our best in serving the Lord, there will be instances that we will be distracted with the difficulties and struggles that we are going through. Our problems will get the best of our thoughts and our emotions. Too many activities, assignments, and projects will push us off our balance in time. This leads us to lose focus in our excellence and wallow in our emotions. We fail to inspire people to push for the best, and give hope despite the problems that they have. To be inspiring, we have to put back our focus on God. We were inspired by our leaders who we knew where very centered on their relationship with God. To be an inspiring leader means to have God in every decision and every action of your life. We were inspired by these leaders because we experienced the Christ in them. b) Demand too much from Others The yearning to be inspiring often leads us to think of big dreams and reach for high goals. Though these can be great achievements, it may push us to abuse our position, and exercise the wrong kind of leadership over our members. Instead of wanting them to be inspired with our actions, it leads them to think of us as being arrogant, setting unachievable expectations, and too supervisory in our approach. Instead of inspiring them to do more and give more, we simply instill fear, and resentment. To be inspiring, we have to strive to exemplify servant leadership. We were inspired because of the humility that we saw in our leaders, encouraging us to give selflessly through our service and in our love for the people around us. We were inspired by their humility and excellence showing nothing but the best for Christ.

II. LIVING BY INSPIRATION Being aware of the instances that we fail to be inspiring and knowing what we were inspired by moves us to do the same for our own schools. We, as the Campus Core, lead our people through the example that show. This example is our way to inspire to do more, give more, and be more for the Lord. As the first to inspire, we are to: 74

The inspiration that comes from Christ reflects in the passion in which we do His work. As Campus Core, it is important that we are to inspire our members with the passion and love that we show for the mission that He has given us, by giving importance in our anointing and our relationship with Him. Let us always keep in mind that this should be an unwavering kind of passion that should be evident even while experiencing challenges and trials. We are to show passion by: a. Being consistent in our prayer time, always seeking to be connected to our ultimately inspiration b. Not giving up when challenges in our service and in our personal lives arise c. Seeking to be positive and having a joyful disposition, leading to uplift everyone’s spirits d. Remaining hopeful in the Lord’s plan at all costs 1. Exemplify INTEGRITY: Consistent in both words and action We are able to inspire our members when they see in action what we teach with passion. As Campus Core, the principles that we hold on to are to be evident and lived out in our daily lives. Inspiring our members with our integrity means we are to be living witnesses to His transforming love and power in our daily lives. We are to exemplify integrity by: a. Proclaiming and sharing how God has transformed us to be who we are now b. Being honest of our weaknesses and transparent of what we are doing to improve and overcome it 2. Pursuing EXCELLENCE: Setting the standard People are driven and excited when they see our goals and what we do in life are done with efficiency and excellence. As Campus Core, we are able to inspire our members when they see us not settling for anything but the best for our Lord. To inspire means to be excellent in everything that we do, pushing ourselves further in raising our standards. To inspire in pursuing excellence means to: a. Always seek for an efficient and excellent ways in achieving goals b. Striving to think out of the box in order to push higher our standards c. Achieve Christian excellence by remaining humble, through offering everything to God III. CONCLUSION As Core leaders in our campuses, we are to inspire the people by our passion, excellence and integrity, making Christ our personal inspiration and motivation. More than our capabilities, the Lord requires a heart that is teachable and willing to be inspired by His example of love and leadership.“… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

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REFLECTION AND PRAY OVER 1. The speaker leads the audience into prayer. 2. The speaker is to ask the participants to reflect on the following guide questions: a) What are the insecurities/fears/sins that I have that may cause me to be uninspiring to my members? b) What am I willing to do to be inspired by Christ so that I can be inspiring to others? 3. After the reflection, the speaker is to lead the crowd into a pray-over session. 4. There should be at least five (5) prayer stations present. The number of sister or brother prayer stations should depend on the number of male and female in the crowd. (e.g. 3 brothers and 2 sisters as prayer stations). NOTE: Prayer stations are YFC Campus Based top leaders (program youth heads/mission volunteer/fulltime workers) tasked to pray over the members of the campus core who are to request for it.

5. The speaker encourages the crowd to go to the prayer stations and be prayed over by their leaders. NOTE: The speaker must state that the sisters are to go to the sister prayer stations and brothers to brother prayer stations

The goal is to allow the participant to share their reflection and be prayed over, showing encouragement and support in their struggles. 7. The speaker will end the session with a praisefest. 6.

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LEADERSHIP BY PRESENCE 3rd Session of the YFC Campus Based Summit ANCHOR VERSE “let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another” Hebrews 10:24-25

OBJECTIVES 1. To realize the value of being present and have presence in the lives of their members 2. To encourage the Campus Core group to be hands-on in all activities and present in executing it 3. To inspire the Campus Core group to put into action their visions and plan for their area Speakers Profile 1. YFC Campus Based Fulltime Pastoral Workers / Mission Volunteers 2. YFC Campus Based Program Youth Heads

TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION Knowing that we are in the presence of something greater than us moves us to do more than what we usually do, pushing ourselves to be more excellent and putting on the best foot forward. Presence means a lot to the people who are discovering who they are, needing a guide, or follow a good example. Being in someone’s presence creates impact in our lives. It has been seen how the presence of Jesus in the midst of the storm, significantly calms their troubled hearts. As YFC Campus Core, we have to realize that it is not important to just “be present” but more than that, we have to HAVE PRESENCE. II. The Presence of Presence God’s power and love is immeasurable for man to gauge. It is too vast for man to comprehend. It emanates from Him naturally and without fail. One of the great ways that the Lord uses to make people experience His presence is through the persons that He chooses to lead. To have presence means to have bearing and to be felt. a. Presence builds relationships In His ministry, Jesus walked with His twelve (12) apostles, sharing to them His story, His life, and His love for the father. Because they were constantly in His presence, He was able to know the people around Him more deeply and easily. It was through this deep knowledge brought about by constant presence that allowed the people around Him to experience His love first hand. b. Presence begets influence Jesus’ influence was consequent there after He had close ties with His apostles. Passion in serving the Lord and loving people is best shared through being fully present whenever we 77

interact with our members. Jesus full presence and awareness allowed Him to exemplify who He truly was. They knew exactly what Jesus was talking about simply because they saw how Jesus lived his life according to the principles that He taught. The relationship He built with them was His gateway to influence them greatly through His words and, parables and teachings. III. LEADERSHIP BY PRESENCE IN CAMPUS BASED As Campus Core, we have to make us of our presence as we bring the message of His love to others. Our full presence moves the people we are leading to be motivated in giving more than a 100% to God. Our actions, the words that we say, and seeing us physically present propels them to move faster for the mission. Being leaders of Campus Based, we are to exemplify leadership by presence through: a) PASSION: Being there when it happens As top leaders in our campus, our presence is important not only in the activities but in the lives of our members as well. Let us our make our presence felt by allowing them to see and experience the passion that we have for the calling that God has given us. Never forget to make your love for God known through you. Let us refrain from merely being present and move it to making our presence felt.  

Be present in all the activities Speak and share of God through personal one on ones and group sharings

b) INTEGRITY: Be yourself – a witness to God’s transforming love and greatness Our integrity as a person contributes greatly to the sincerity of our presence. Being present in the lives of others should move us to build up on our own integrity. Just like Christ, we are to make sure and be more mindful of striving to live by what we teach every day. Let us be perfect witnesses of God’s transforming love, by being ourselves and sharing what God has done to us.  Allow your members to get to know the real you  Do not be afraid of letting your members know about your past – they will see how Christ is real in you  Be mindful of the way you dress, your actions, what you say c) EXCELLENCE: Create strong impact As Campus Core, our presence should be evident through the way we lead our campuses and in the way we do things. The excellence we strive to pursue contributes to the strength of the presence we make in our campuses. We are to be show presence through being excellent by:   

Showing humble confidence in our God whenever we speak Being both a leader and an older brothers/sister to them Doing things excellently and efficiently be your campus’ role model of being excellent in all things.

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IV. CONCLUSION God’s love is too much for us to contain within ourselves. We were called to share this love in anyway and every way it can. One of which includes the presence that we have in the campuses that we leave. Having presence and being present in the areas that we serve create a lasting impact in the lives of the persons that look up to us. God is calling us to have leadership with presence in order to maximize our witnessing of His power and message to everyone.

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TIME MANAGEMENT 1ST Workshop of the Campus VIP Summit OBJECTIVES 1. To let the participants learn the value of time management. 2. To guide the participants on how to really manage their time according to priority.

DYNAMICS Part of the workshop is the time management worksheet. This will be an individual activity and should be given ample time to accomplish.

MATERIALS NEEDED Visual Aids Writing Materials (Pen and Paper) Copies of the Time Management Worksheet

TALK OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Our commitment as servants of the Lord entails us to many opportunities of growth pushing to strive for excellence in the things that we do. As God’s servants we should keep ourselves up in effectively doing God’s work. To be able to do this, we should learn to manage our time. Efficient management of our time keeps us away from half baked effort due to time constraints. III. Stephen Covey’s Time Management Matrix as Mind Map By Chance Brown We all only have 24 hours in a day. And if we get 8 hours of sleep we only have 16 hours. So the question becomes, “What do we do with those 16 hours?” Isn’t it interesting how some people use those 16 hours to be incredibly productive while others accomplish very little? Why is that? Why do some people achieve their goals and experience great productivity and success while others do not? Stephen Covey, in his book First Things First, notes that those who accomplish very little are probably spending a large amount of their 16 hours in the Quadrant of Deception and the Quadrant of Waste. In his book he highlights four quadrants where one can spend their time: 1) Quadrant of Necessity, 2) Quadrant of Quality & Personal Leadership, 3) Quadrant of Deception, and 4) Quadrant of Waste. 80

IV. TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET 1.) List all your activities during the day.

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2.) Classify each activity; write them in the corresponding quadrant. Quadrant of Necessity: II. Quadrant of Quality & Important, Urgent Personal Leadership: Important, Not Urgent

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Quadrant of Deception: Not Important, Urgent

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Sample: I. Quadrant of Necessity: Important, Urgent (Prioritized because of Urgency)

II. Quadrant of Quality & Personal Leadership: Important, Not Urgent (Quadrant of Investment; to prevent piling up of tasks for Q1; gives leeway for emergencies and Q3)  Preparation/Planning  Prevention  Values clarification (Recheck if strategy for a goal is right or is the best there is to save time and energy from useless effort)  Exercise  Relationship-Building  True recreation/relaxation IV. Quadrant of Waste: Not Important, Not Urgent  Trivia, Busy work  Junk Mail  Some Phone messages/ email  Time wasters  Escape activities  Viewing mindless TV Shows

 Crisis (Problems that will bloat to gravely severe problems if not addressed immediately)  Medical emergencies  Pressing problems  Deadline-driven projects  Last minute preparations for scheduled activities III. Quadrant of Deception: Not Important, Urgent  Interruptions, some calls  Some mail & Reports  Some Meetings  Many “Pressing” Matters  Many Popular activities

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V. Processing the activity: Each of us has a choice as to how we will allocate our time between these quadrants. But one thing is for sure: when it comes to achieving your goals and living a life of minimal stress – all quadrants are NOT equal. The first mind map below defines the four quadrants and how you should allocate your time.

As you will see from the mind maps, the trick to managing your time effectively is to: 1) Manage the Quadrant of Necessity as best you can. 2) Focus on the Quadrant of Quality and Personal Leadership for it makes the Quadrant of Necessity more manageable and helps you achieve your goals faster. 3) Be Careful of the Quadrant of Deception because activities in this quadrant may appear urgent when in fact they are not. Too much time here will slow your progress towards reaching your goals. 4) Avoid the Quadrant of Waste as much as possible. Too much time here and you will not achieve your goals at all.

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Quadrants are arranged to priority levels. First things first. However, after earlier quadrants are accomplished, succeeding quadrants may be done if our time and health still allow. VI. Conclusion: Time is one of the most precious gifts God has given us. Time is limited resource. Each of us has only exactly 24 hours a day. No more and no less. Once gone, it cannot be returned and is irreplaceable. That makes it extremely valuable. This is why time management is important. We should use our time in the best possible way because time will never get back to us.

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MENTORING 2nd Workshop of the Campus VIP Summit RATIONALE The work of evangelization in our community, most especially in our ministry is fast moving. With that in mind, arises an urgency to raise more leaders who can be the forerunners in this work. The concept of MENTORING is an answer to the pressing need of molding more leaders for Christ’s vineyard. Mentoring is a venue for us to practice our obedience to God’s anointing, humility to submit ourselves to the leader assign to us and also to the person assign for us to take care of. OBJECTIVES 1. Introduce the basic concept of mentoring 2. Give emphasis on the importance of mentoring in our work of evangelization 3. Encourage each YFC leader to carry out the concept of mentoring in their respective areas. 4. To help the YFC leaders to honor each other’s anointing by allowing each other to become a mentee or mentor in which way they are called to play the role. DYNAMICS 1. The speaker will discuss the different aspects of mentoring allowing the participants to understand the crucial role of mentoring as part of their pastoral role. 2. After the workshop proper the speaker will guide the participants in making their own pastoral plan. 3. The workshop will end by allowing the participants to share the output of their pastoral plan. MATERIALS Writing Materials (Pen and Paper) Copies of the Pastoral Plan Worksheet and Action Plan

TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION: Mentoring is a relational experience through which one person empowers another by sharing God-given resources it is a positive dynamic that enables people to develop their potential. It is defined as a sustained relationship between an individual. Mentor is usually older, always more experienced, who helps and guides another individual’s development which is the mentee. The guidance given in mentoring is not done for any personal gain. Mentor will help his/her mentee to choose the most efficient path to success a path to holiness together with our goal to produce the next generation of leaders. II. Importance of Mentoring We watched Jesus relate with His twelve disciples, we see that mentoring was His method to raise up “laborers” (Matthew 9:37–10:8). He spent time investing in this small cluster of men as much 85

or more than He did in public ministry to the masses. Mentoring is a unique from most church programs in that it is so focused. The surest way to secure your impact on people is to enter an accountable relationship with a conscious objective to produce measurable growth. III. Understanding the qualities of a good mentor; A. Mentor embraces GOALS. G – Godliness. They must demonstrate godly characteristics and conduct that is worth imitating. They should remind you of Jesus. O – Objectivity. They must be able to see strengths and weaknesses clearly, and be willing to communicate those honestly. A – Authenticity. They must be real. You must be able to see their humanity; they should be genuine, transparent and open with you. L – Loyalty. They must be people who are loyal to others. When friendships (or mentoring relationships) are formed, they are committed to them. S – Servant hood. They must be willing to give generously of their time, resources and wisdom. They see their mentee as a big part of their ministry. B. We should also understand that; a. MENTORS ARE NOT - Perfect people - Leaders who try to make you like them - Workers who want to use you to help accomplish their goals - People who give you time out of duty and obligation - Successes who will give you a “free ride” to fame and fortune

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IV. The call to be a mentor Mentors are very useful especially in our community. It helps us pass on the things that we have learned to the next potential leaders in our area who eventually will assume our service and continue the mission of Christ. After all, “Success … without a successor … is a failure.” – John Maxwell In the same way that we all hold incredible potential for developing people successfully, we all hold the opportunity to damage them as well. Authority can be abused; ignorance can prevent us from doing what we ought; lack of discernment may cause is to say something hurtful or mistaken. As a mentor we are called to be a… …DISCIPLE and help our mentee with the basics of following Christ. …SPIRITUAL GUIDE and be accountable in their Christian maturity. …COACH by motivating them to use skills needed to meet a task/challenge. 86

…COUNSELOR who gives timely advice on life and career, perspective on self and on others/ministry. …MODEL and live a life that is above and beyond reproach. As a mentor you are going to be a guide, encourager, resource, evaluator and provider in information and knowledge that your mentee’s need.

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The vision of making Christ known to the ends of the earth is possible. And we will start here in our respective areas. Let us develop the potential in each and every Youth for Christ leader/ member in our areas. Let us practice the concept of mentoring and develop more leaders to work in the Lord’s vineyard. By this way, we will make them know that Christ is not only the most exciting person in this world but also our role model and our great mentor.

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PASTORAL PLAN WORKSHEET After knowing how to mentor now is the time to practice it by making a pastoral plan. Mentoring is a way to empower our members and to push them to the limits of their leadership capabilities and that can be possible by drawing a pastoral plan solely fitted for your mentee. This strategy aims to mold and as well as monitor how a mentee is growing as a leader. The pastoral plan is the way to shape up the leaders or even the members we have in our sector. The pastoral plan also is the way to deepen the relationship of our mentee to the Lord. What is a Pastoral Plan? A Pastoral Plan is a guide for shepherding the youth leader in his life with the Lord. Purpose of the Pastoral Plan 1. To identify the youth leader’s vision for his life with the Lord 2. To identify specific actions needed to accomplish the vision 3. To specify the timetable for actions desired 4. To identify parameters of success in accomplishing the vision 5. To note highlights of action taken on the pastoral plan 1. Elements of the Pastoral Plan 1. Background 2. Name 3. Family 4. School 5. Personality 6. Peer Group 7. Spirituality 2. Needs Assessment A. What he/she already has. B. What he/she wishes to have; grow in. C. How he/she wishes to acquire what he wants to have. D. How he/she wants to be helped. E. Whose help does he need. 3. Action Plan (for 3 months) Activities Objectives

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Evaluation Quality of Prayer Quality of Relationships Quality of Insights Quality of Work Quality of Leadership Success/Conversion Stories

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Action Plan Activities

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CAMPUS 101 3rd Workshop of the Campus VIP Summit RATIONALE There is great importance in being anointed as top leaders of the campuses. The life and growth of the ministry in each campus greatly depends on their passion in God’s mission and knowledge of His Mission through CFC-YFC Campus Based. Therefore, the CAMPUS 101 WORKSHOP is given to the Campus EXECORE in order to: 3. Attain a clear, holistic, and in-depth knowledge of the Campus Based Program 4. Relate and apply this knowledge to their specific campuses 5. Use this knowledge to help in improving the growth and expansion of God’s Mission MATERIALS Scratch Paper DYNAMICS: 1. This workshop can change every year depending on the need of the area. NOTE: It is important that the service team get a good gauge of the participants’ general knowledge of the program.

2. This workshop can consist of the following basics:  YFC Campus Mission and Vision  Structure  Roles and responsibilities  Campus Activities 3. Content of each element may change depending on the directions or strategies needed for Campus Based as directed by the ministry. NOTE: Updates on the CFC-YFC Campus Based Program can be obtained directly from any YFC Fulltime Worker or the YFC International Campus Based Program Head

4. Activity:  Ask the participants to draw their respective campuses’ present structure.  Ask them to take note of the following: Their household schedules (per level) Regular YFC activities (and its cycle) 5. Workshop Proper  Revisiting YFC Campus Mission and Vision  A review of the underlying principle of the YFC Campus based basic structure  Discussion of roles and responsibilities  Schedule of activities for the Year 6. After the workshop, the speaker will conduct an open forum.

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EXERT Executive Committee Readiness Training RATIONALE The Executive Committee Readiness Training (EXERT), is an overnight activity given to all YFC Campus Based officers or “EXECOMs” within a sector/province. This retreat is part of the basic training program given to YFC Campus leaders. This will help equip the incoming campus EXECOMs for the coming school year. EXERT is also a venue to gather all YFC Campus Advisers to discuss with them the activities and direction for the year with the help of the Campus Couple Coordinator, to ensure that there is a proper coordination with the campus regarding the upcoming activities of YFC Campus Based for the year. OBJECTIVES 1. To equip newly elected YFC Campus EXECOM/ Campus Advisers for the tasks/challenges they will face in the coming school year 2. To inspire and strengthen newly elected YFC Campus EXECOM / Campus Advisers by imparting the value of unity, love, and servant hood

GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES a. The EXERT is conducted before the start of the Academic Year on a Sectoral/Provincial/Country level. b. The EXERT should is conducted as an overnight activity. c. The planning should be done on a Sectoral/Provincial/Country level by the Campus Program Couple Coordinator and Campus Youth Head together with the Campus Program Volunteers. d. The roster of speakers must be from full time pastoral worker, mission volunteers, and past Campus Core / EXECOM . e. The Campus Core can be tapped as part of the service team but they will still be at the same time participants of the EXERT. f. The participants for this activity are all the Campus Executive Committee Heads that will serve for the upcoming academic school year. Note: Starting Campuses are allowed to let potential leaders who will eventually take on the EXECOM positions in their campuses.

g. The YFC Campus Based advisers are encouraged to attend the whole event but they are highly requested to be present during the last day for the discussion of the activities and directions for the year. h. The EXERT is not applicable to starting campuses who have yet to have a set of Campus Executive Committee Heads that will serve for the upcoming academic school year. 2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SERVICE TEAM a. Team Leaders/ Assistant Team Leader • The implementers for the EXERT are the Sector/Provincial/Country Program Couple Coordinator and Youth Heads • For the youth heads, the brother as the team leader and the sister is the assistant team leader. 91

• The couple coordinators oversee the pastoral content and the technical needs of the activity. • The team leaders will be in charge of finalizing the speakers and worship leaders in coordination with the program committee. b. Program  Facilitates the preparation and flow of the program flow  Assigns the emcees, worship leaders, game masters, music ministry  Coordinates with the team leaders for the speakers and worship leaders  Focuses on taking care of all workshop needs ( handouts, speaker’s needs) c. Logistics  Looks and finalizes the venue  Physical set-up (Design, sound system, LCD wall and projector, etc.)  Takes care of other committees logistical needs c. Secretariat  Releases all memos for invitations to the event, date of the event, venue, registration guidelines, deadlines for payments and area allocations.  Organizes a smooth flow of the registration scheme  Prepares kits and materials needed for the activities  In-charge of room assignments and accommodations of the participants.  In-charge of the food preparation d.General Services  Develops a scheme in maintaining the cleanliness of the venue  Provides first aid kit for medical emergencies and support 3. MATERIALS NEEDED It is suggested that the team should prepare the following material for the EXERT:  Expanded outlines for the speakers and sharers  Sound system  Instruments for the music ministry  LCD projector  Laptop  Registration sheets  Participants’ Handout  Song sheets  First‐aid kit  Other needs for the talks.  Invitation Letter to the Campus Administrator and Adviser

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THE EXERT PROGRAM The EXERT program includes four (4) inspirational talks, one (1) workshop for each executive committee, and a plenary workshop. The talks are as follows: TALKS

1. Guardians of the Vision 2. One Body

3. The Greatest of These

4. To Arms!

WORKSHOPS 1. Prayer meeting 101 for VP and AVP for Evangelization

2. Events Management for VP and AVP for Special Projects

OBJECTIVES 1. To know and understand the vision of the YFC Campus Program 2. To be able to make a personal response to the vision of the YFC Campus Program 1. To realize their own value as part of the executive committee 2. To understand how each part of the executive committee is important to the over-all mission of YFC Campus Based 3. To be encouraged and motivated to work as part of a one moving body in YFC Campus Based 1. To help campus EXECOM members know that the most important ingredient to truly great leadership is service love. 2. To help campus EXECOM members take on the right heart for their office / service by teaching them the value of forgiveness, humility and the healing power of prayer. 1. To be prepared for the challenges they will face in the coming year, through having the right posture and attitude in taking on the mission 2. To be empowered for the task ahead of them as they lead their respective campuses. OBJECTIVES 1. To equip the VP/AVP for Evangelization with the basic knowledge of how to conduct a prayer meeting 2. To ensure that every prayer meeting would be spiritually enriching and nourishing 3. To make sure that the culture of Christ that we have in our community would be passed on 1. To equip every VP/AVP for Special Projects with the basic skills of event management 2. To make the participants learn the process of program flow, technicalities and be familiar with the preparations needed 3. To practice excellence through managing an event in the most creative way so we can facilitate a more conducive venue for enrichment and nourishment of our ministry in the campuses 93

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3. Financial Stewardship for VP and AVP for Finance and Marketing

4. Archiving for VP and AVP for Documentation

5. Social Activism thru YFC Advocacies for VP and AVP for Socio - Political

1. To understand the importance of financial stewardship, both in their personal lives and in their role as VPs for Finance and Marketing 2. To be equipped with basic skills in budgeting and accounting 3. To come up with ideas and concepts for concrete fund raising and marketing plans for YFC in their campuses 1. To understand the importance of archiving as part of the operations in YFC Campus Based and in the bigger mission of YFC 2. To be able to identify the basic records and documents that they should have and keep for their campus 3. To be equipped to VP/AVP for Documentation with basic archiving skills 1. To help the VP/AVP for Socio-Political Affairs understand in depth the YFC Advocacies of ANCOP, GREENERATION, and 100% Free 2. To have a genuine heart for developing and improving the current condition of our society 3. To assist the participants in coming up with concrete plans to involve their campuses in sociopolitical matters

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR EXERT: DAY 1 Time 6:00-7:00 AM

9:00-9:45 9:45-10:15 10:30-11:00 11:00-01:00

01:00-01:30 PM 01:30-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30

Activity Arrival and Registration Gathering/Breakfast Worship EXERT Orientation Talk1: “GUARDIANS OF THE VISION” Discussion Group Ice Breaker Talk 2: “ONE BODY” Discussion group EARLY LUNCH Siesta Preparation for E-Night Ice Breaker Simultaneous Workshops Break Ice Breaker 94

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Plenary Workshops (Optional) Dinner Freshen up Gathering / Evening Worship Talk 3: “THE GREATEST OF THESE” Discussion Group E-Night Wash up Lights out

DAY 2 Time 6:00-7:00 AM 7:00-8:00 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:00 9:00-9:45 9:45-10:15 10:15-10:45 10:45-11:00

Activity Wake-up Call Breakfast Gathering / Energizers Morning Worship Talk 4: “TO ARMS!” Empowerment Pray Over Closing Worship Pack up

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GUARDIANS OF THE VISION 1ST Session of the Campus EXERT ANCHOR VERSE: “…according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, in Christ our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry.” 1 Timothy 1:11-12 NAB OBJECTIVES: 1. To know and understand the vision of the YFC Campus Program 2. To be able to make a personal response to the vision of the YFC Campus Program DYNAMICS: 1. OPENING DYNAMICS: School Cheer  The speaker may start the session by calling on the different campuses participating in the EXECOM Retreat encouraging them to cheer when their respective campus is called. Seeing how many campuses YFC is working in will help impart the “vision” among the participants. 2. Talk Proper 3. Sharers 4. Reflection Activity  After the talk, participants will be led into a fifteen-minute reflection based on the questions listed at the end of this talk outline. A reflection song may be played by the music ministry.  After this fifteen-minute (15) period, the Emcees should instruct the participants to group by school to share their reflections. Each group will be facilitated by its President. SPEAKER’S PROFILE: 1. A YFC leader who knows and understand the vision and mission of the community and YFC Campus Based. 2. Someone who has felt what it means to protect and guard the vision of the community and YFC Campus Based. SHARERS’ PROFILE: A former member or leader of YFC Campus Based who is still currently living out the values he/she learned during his/her YFC years. TALK OUTLINE I. Introduction We have been blessed by God to be called to serve Him and experience the joy of being with Him. YFC is God’s gift to us. YFC is a work of God. We need to understand more what God is doing so that we can align ourselves with the plan of God. All of us gathered here are leaders of YFC Campus Based and we are at the forefront of the work. In this training, we want to see more clearly what God’s call is for us and to see the bigger picture behind our work. Thus, we must first embrace the bigger vision and mission of our community which is:

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CFC Vision: “Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth” CFC Mission: “Building the Church of the Home and Building the Church of the Poor” II.

THE VISION IN THE CAMPUSES We believe that renewing and transforming the face of the earth can also be achieve if the youth in the campuses will start and be renewed by Christ. Relating it to the vision and mission of YFC Campus Based: OUR VISION: “A Renewed and United Society in Christ through the Campuses” We have a dream… We have a dream of a society very different from what it is today. People say we cannot realize it, yet we dream of a day when husbands will be faithful to their wives and children. Fathers will protect instead of abuse their children. Lawyers will fight for justice and not just for the highest paying client. Doctors will preserve life instead of abort it. Governments Leaders will serve its people instead of exploit it. There will be less crime because businessmen will not push their employees into the kind of poverty that breeds crime. OUR MISSION: “Empowering God’s Witnesses in the Campuses that will transform the society.” Society can be renewed and united only through Christ. There is no other way to do it, but only through Christ, which is why it is of utmost importance that every student would know Christ for them to be empowered witnesses. Our dream can be made into a reality if we are able to do our mission of empowering every student that will become future professional to become God’s witness among society. Having empowered witnesses among society would help start the renewal of society that would be united in Christ. III.

GUARDIANS OF THE VISION “Because in Christ, God reconciled the world with himself, no longer taking into account the sins of men, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. So we present ourselves as ambassadors in the name of Christ” (2Cor 5:19-20) We have been entrusted with the message, a vision of being renewed and united in Christ. As ambassadors in Christ name we are given the responsibility to guard this vision. To guard the vision means to keep it alive by living it out and passing it on to others thus inviting others to be guardians as well. A. God’s Vision What we are protecting is not just our vision; it is God’s vision for us which He revealed to us. This is part of His crazy dream for us which we learned during our youth camp. A vision realized when Christ died on the cross for the sake of a world renewed and free from sins. . His mission cost Him HIS life, yet He entrusts us with the same mission, the same dream. As leaders of our campus we have been given a great privilege and responsibility to make sure that this vision is passed on.

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How should we start taking on our roles as “guardians of the vision?”

1. Believing in the vision and mission We need to believe that this dream can be realized through our work in the campuses. Having in mind that if we teach Christian values in the future lawyers, doctors, businessmen, government leaders, and professionals “today,” while they are still students in the campuses, while their values are still being formed, this vision can be realized. Believe this vision can be realized because it is the Lord that gave it to us. Our belief in the vision should manifest in our daily life. When we invite our closest friends and even people we do not know into our youth camps and ensuring that they grow deeper into their relationship with God, we are showing our belief in the mission that we have because that is the start of empowering God’s witnesses in the campuses. 2. Living the vision and mission If we want a renewed society, we should be renewed ourselves. (Col.3: 5-9). Before we can renew society there should be renewal in ourselves first. We are to offer to God all parts of our lives, our victories and struggles, our joy and pain. Continue to be a witness even after YFC. When we are no longer officers or once we move from the campus into the work place, and as we transition from YFC to SFC we are called to continuously be a living witness. 3. Passing on the vision and mission We need to make sure that your younger members, especially those who will become the next generation of leaders will know, understand and believe this vision. We can effectively pass it on when we have lived it out so that we can serve as an inspiration that truly the vision and mission that we have can be a reality. When we make sure that we are a model of excellence in our studies while actively serving, we can truly pass on the vision and mission. We are to remember this vision. Keep it in our hearts until it moves us to act. IV.

CONCLUSION Each one of us was put in our campuses, chosen, and anointed to guard the vision and keep our mission. Whatever we do in our campuses is part and parcel of the fulfillment of our vision by being true to our mission. As the front lines of our campuses, we are to embrace this vision and act on it, fulfilling it one campus at a time, empowering God’s witness one by one. SHARERS: At this point the speaker may call on one or two people to share how the vision is being realized in his / her life. (E.g. A former member or leader of YFC Campus Based who is still currently living out the values he/she learned during his/her YFC years.).

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REFLECTION: After the sharers are done, the speaker should lead the participants into a time of reflection based on the following questions. (The participants should write down their reflections). Group discussion by EXECOM will follow after the reflection. Discussions will revolve around the same questions listed below.

SONG PROFILE: Song about offering oneself to serve God GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. Do I really believe in the YFC campus vision: “A renewed and united society in Christ through the Campuses”? 2. How is the Lord calling me to live out this vision in my personal life and in the campus I serve in?

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ONE BODY 2nd Session of the Campus EXERT ANCHOR VERSE “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ 3 and individually parts of one another.” Romans 12:4-5 OBJECTIVES 1. To realize their own value as part of the executive committee 2. To understand how each part of the executive committee is important to the over-all mission of YFC Campus Based 3. To be encouraged and motivated to work as part of a one moving body in YFC Campus Based SPEAKER’S PROFILE 1. A YFC leader who exemplify what it means to be a team player 2. Preferably a former EXECOM in his/her campus DYNAMICS 1. OPENNING ACTIVITY: My Piece in the puzzle MATERIALS NEEDED:  PUZZLE PIECES - A big piece of paper with a big picture of the YFC Campus Based logo, drawn in a very light version or watermark style. The size of the drawing may depend on the number of people attending the activity. NOTE: The bigger the number of attendees the bigger the puzzle piece. - This big piece of paper is to be cut in puzzle piece shapes. - The service team is to write the roles and responsibilities on each of the puzzle piece shape. NOTE: The roles/responsibility has to be written more clearly/darker than the watermark of the campus based logo.

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TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION DIFFERENT PARTS, ONE BODY NOTE: The speaker is to connect the game to this part of the talk.

“For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ 3 and individually parts of one another.” Romans 12:4-5 The human body is one great manifestation of God’s greatness. Each part created with intricate details to fulfill a specific function. No part is without a value or use. Each part depends on one another for a sustained life. Each part contributes to sustain life. It is same as with each executive committee in all campuses. Each committee is created for a specific function that would help make the name of Christ known. No committee is with higher value than the other for they are all equally important in the mission, each having role in sustaining the loving relationship between God and us, His beloved sons and daughters. Different our functions maybe, but we share a common goal of bringing people closer to God.

II. OUR PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come; share your master’s joy.”Matthew 25:21 Like the parable of the talents our Master has entrusted to us our different offices. Consider each office a talent given to us by God. A gift that we are to cultivate and further improve and to do so we need to have the following leadership attitudes: 1. I can do it (Confidence) I can do it if the Lord wants me to do it. 2. I must do it (Obedience) I will trust my leaders even if I don’t understand fully. I don’t have to know everything to be effective, I can learn as I go. 3. I will do it now (Urgency) People need the Lord now. I will have a sense of urgency for the work of YFC. 4. l do it well (Excellence) If I can’t do it well, I’m just wasting my time. What I do will not compromise my love for others. 5. I am excited to do it (Excited) The excitement will come when I realize that the Lord is full of and the source of excitement. Do not look for exciting work, or exciting people to work with, rather be a source of excitement. 6. I will enjoy what I will do (Joyful) Joy in your service is not something you will find; rather it is a posture of the heart. 7. I will not stop until it is done (Perseverance)

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I will persevere, no matter how difficult the situation is or people are, because I am not a quitter. I cannot quit on the on myself, on the Lord and those I serve. III. WORKING AS ONE To work as one we need to be at our best for everyone. The work Christ entrusted to us was meant to be shared and not just for a single individual to work on it. Every Executive Committee head should try to be the B.E.S.T. for one another. Believe We should believe in one another. We are to believe in one another’s anointing, that all of us are called and chosen by God to perform a specific task. We are to believe in one another’s capability enabling each and everyone to be at their best. Encourage We are to encourage one another to not give up in times of difficulty. We are to help one another. When one falls down, we are to pick him up and help him move forward. We don’t limit one another but instead we encourage one another to surpass our human limitations as we fulfill our mission. Share We are to share our life and the story of Christ in us that would serve as a source of inspiration. We are to share all the talents and learning we have that could help make one another better. We are to share the resources God has blessed us to help one another. We are to share the Christ in us in further building one another’s ministry. Trust We are to trust one another, that each would do his part in fulfilling our mission for the realization of our vision. With complete trust we would do our best in our specific task knowing that everyone is doing their very best. We are to entrust our lives to one another making everyone accountable for each and everyone.

IV. CONCLUSION The whole EXECOM together with its EXECORE embodies the whole of Christ. Each bears the mark of Christ in them. Each plays a vital role to manifest Christ. This is a gift that we are to take care of and develop. We are given this privilege to serve God in special ways, and it up to us to use this great opportunity to serve Him by trying to learn new things that would help us serve more effectively in our respected office. GUIDE QUESTIONS What do you think will your struggles be in working with other officer? What are you willing to do for the team in order to accomplish God’s mission?

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THE GREATEST OF THESE 3rd Session of the Campus EXERT ANCHOR VERSE: “So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 OBJECTIVES 1.To help campus EXECOM members know that the most important ingredient to truly great leadership is service love. 2. To help campus EXECOM members take on the right heart for their office / service by teaching them the value of forgiveness, humility and the healing power of prayer. DYNAMICS 1. Again, as in the first and second talks, a creative number (dance, song) that portrays God’s way of loving, may be used as an introduction to this talk. 2. TALK PROPER 3. REFLECTION/PRAY OVER  The pray over should initially be by school. If need be however, at a certain point, the speaker or team leader may encourage participants to go over and pray-over people outside of their campus whom they may have hurt or have hurt them, or people they feel need special prayers.  Several songs may be used for this pray-over session depending on the amount of time needed by the different EXECOMs for prayer. The music ministry / team leader should have a feel of the crowd, sensitive as to when this time should end. 4. PRAISE FEST SPEAKER’S PROFILE 1. A YFC leader who understand the importance of love in the mission entrusted to us 2. Preferably a former EXECOM in his/her campus TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION We have been hearing about so many things today – important things that we will need as leaders next school year – vision, our attitudes, specific roles and responsibilities in our respected executive committee, but all of these will mean nothing if we lack the most important element that will set us apart as truly great leaders, the virtue of love. (1 Corinthians 13:1-7) Serving as leaders is a great privilege but is also a difficult and often thankless job – a job that often times test our love for one another.

II. WHEN LOVE IS TESTED (At this point the speaker may share personal experiences when their love was tested as an EXECOM member)

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A. When the people we work with don’t deliver. Many times the people we work with don’t measure up to our own expectations and standards. We feel like we’re the only ones who are working. Often times this discourages us to the point where we ourselves stop giving our all in service. We forget that we serve not for the people around us but the Lord. We begin to be critical and resentful. We forget to love. B. When the people we look up to disappoint us Many of us are encouraged to serve initially because the example of those who served us – seeing these people make mistakes or fall into sin can easily destroy our passion to serve. (E.g. The parent adviser, Full time worker, president, senior members) Many times all we need to do is find out the real circumstances of situations like this. Gossip, which seems to be one of the last things that Christians break free from, often gets in the way of many relationships – we forget to love. In any case, it is important to remember that our leaders are human too. It is not that we are justifying their actions; we just have to be compassionate, as Christ is.

C. When others judge us In the same way that it becomes so easy to judge our leaders other people judge us as well (many times without even thinking of asking us to explain ourselves or things we may have done).This also happens when people unwittingly compare us to those who held our office / position before we did. We often hear this in statements like; “My old household head used to do things this way” or “That never happened when he was president.” Although we may pretend that statements like this don’t affect us, many times they often do. It makes us want to hit back, or judge others as well – we forget to love. When others judge us, our response should always be to forgive as Christ chose to forgive us when our sin nailed Him to the cross. III. OUR RESPONSE When situations like these hurt us or tests us, there is only one reaction that we ought to have – love. A. Love and loyalty To have love and loyalty means protecting the people we love – seeking truth and sticking to the truth and not passing on judgments quickly base on feelings. If there is real and serious wrongdoing with regards to the person concerned, our love and loyalty should lead us to correct the matter personally with him / her or through the proper channels (e.g. his household head, service head). B. Love and being right Many times our desire for efficiency or rigidity to follow policies and guidelines makes us hard and insensitive to the situations of those around us. Being loving and right at the same time would come from Christian love. We try to lead people to what is right because of our love for them. God’s nature is both just 104

and loving. Our being loving can come in the form of correction – but not pointing out that “I am right and they are wrong” We try to point out that we don’t settle for what is good but instead we strive for what is best because of our great love for God. Our every action should be coming out our love for God and our brethren. C. Love and greatness To have love and greatness means to never miss an opportunity to honor and affirm the people around you. You rejoice in the achievement of others for in their accomplishments God is glorified. To have love and greatness means not to aim for personal gain but to aim to lose oneself for the gain of God. It is allowing oneself to decrease as the Lord increase. IV.

CONCLUSION Real greatness “loves” before anything else. Our greatness shines out when we are able to be compassionate and learn how to forgive. It shines out when we are humble enough to admit that we need help or are wrong and ask for forgiveness. We experience real joy when we are instrumental in bringing out the greatness in other people – and, only love can do this. Only if we serve in love will our vision, leadership and success truly have meaning. Even situations that may seem like failures will be “successes” because these will be opportunities to love. If we love then we would have learned the most important element of truly great leadership. Only then will we understand what St. Paul meant when he wrote “…and the greatest of these…is love. (1 Cor. 13: 13) ACTIVITY At this point we will take time to pray for each other. Many of us have been judged and hurt, and many of us have judged and hurt others as well. And so we must pray – that the Lord will give us the humility to accept our weaknesses and give us the grace to forgive – to love – and to refresh us to serve anew next year. 1. The speaker (or team leader) will lead the participants into a general prayer of healing, forgiveness and the grace to serve in and out of love. 2. Reflection songs can be played to set the mood of the pray –over sessions. 3. After the general prayer, the participants should be encouraged to go around praying-over and ministering to each other. During this time, participants may take the opportunity to repair damaged relationships or resentments by asking to be prayed over or by personally asking for forgiveness if the persons involved are present. 4. The session will end with worship.

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TO ARMS! 4th Session of the Campus EXERT ANCHOR VERSE: “If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget himself, carry his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but who ever loses his life for my sake will find it”. Matt. 16:24-28 OBJECTIVES: 1. To be prepared for the challenges they will face in the coming year, through having the right posture and attitude in taking on the mission 2. To be empowered for the task ahead of them as they lead their respective campuses. DYNAMICS: 1. This session should be attended by both student leaders and Couple Coordinators. 2. The crowd are asked to be sit by campus. 3. OPENING ACTIVITY: This is my Game Plan!  The first part of the session is a sharing and honoring activity  This team leader or speaker starts the session by first asking representatives from each campus to share their plans for the coming school year, as well as how the Lord has blessed or spoken to them at EXERT.  The service team may also share and honor the participants, through giving out awards with small souvenirs or tokens.  Special awards may also be given. (e.g. “Most excited EXECOM”, or “Most active member” etc….)  At this point, the entire crowd may also be encouraged to come up with their own batch name (since they are the ones who will own the name). The name of the batch should characterize their performance during the retreat. For example, “Batch Soaring Eagles”, or “Batch Visionaries” etc., etc., 4. Talk Proper 5. Pray Over  The speaker is to lead the crowd into a prayer.  The prayer should encourage and motivate them to go out and do the mission for God, despite its seeming difficulties  The music ministry may play slow songs as the prayer starts  The participants are given time to pray for each other. The President leads in this prayer  After, the speaker comes in to and instructs the crowd to recite with him the YFC CAMPUS PRAYER 6. Praisfest SPEAKERS PROFILE The speaker should be at least a former EXECOM who has experienced the trials of being an officer.

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TALK OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION (Exodus 16:1-3) Moses led wanderers through the desert. Moses saw the vision, he knew God’s promised, but he led a community of wanderers. They were wanderers who marched through the wilderness not knowing where they were going. His people’s doubt, Pharaoh’s ignorance, plus his lack of self-confidence were but some of the challenges he had to face when he decided to accept the task of leading God’s people. Like Moses, in spite of our own weaknesses, sinfulness and doubts, we are called to lead our members who may be wanderers, people who may not yet see the vision. This task is not an easy one. II. THE WAY TO THE PROMISED LAND What kind of challenges can we expect as we lead our members to the Promised Land of having a renewed and united society in Him wherein lawyers, doctors, government officials and other professionals knows God and testifies to His love? A.

Bickering in the desert What are some of the difficulties you will encounter as you lead God’s people? (The speaker should share some of his/her experiences in the circumstances mentioned below) 1. There will be conflicts within the core group. There would be times that they will have different views. 2. People will complain especially when they experience spiritual dryness, or dissatisfaction. 3. Factions and frictions might arise within your campus and even the core group. 4. Relationships and loyalty will be tested within the core group. 5. You may experience lack of support from your families. They may not allow you at times to attend activities. 6. Lack of support from your YFC brothers and sisters. 7. Functionality may destroy the spirit of love – your prayer meeting will no longer be nourishing. People will start making excuses why they can’t make it to your meetings.

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5. Anger should only be directed towards the sin, never the sinner. This is the kind of anger that is motivated out of love. Check your heart whenever you have to show anger 6. Parent’s Orientations Help your members’ parents become aware of the importance of the work you are doing. 7. Value your relationships more than your work. Never allow gossip or disagreements to compromise your relationships in the YFC community. Invest in loving and caring for each other until you are confident enough to correct each other. C.

The crosses in our lives  Our personal struggles Our personal struggles could lead at times for people to question our anointing. It could also lead us into losing sight of God’s plan for us resulting for us to commit sins. We need to continue struggling towards what is good, not giving up on ourselves. We need to seize the opportunity to love God more. 

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Once we decide to follow Jesus and serve Him we need to be prepared to make a lot of sacrifices. It’s all part of this adventure called faith. In the end, the crosses he brings us are what will strengthen us and help us hurdle the obstacles we will face as Christians and as leaders.

III. CONCLUSION “If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget himself, carry his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but who ever loses his life for my sake will find it”. Matthew 16:24-28 We have a choice. We will either see our service as a burden or as an adventure that will strengthen us. Either way, we will still experience the same problems. If we see our service and the people we serve as a burden, we will end this year spent and burnt out. But if, by God’s Spirit, we view it as an adventure, than by the end of the year, we would have lived more than most. We will be refreshed and ready to serve even more. We must realize that we are signing up for the battle, not for the victory – expect difficulty and hardships. Every soldier goes into battle expecting to be shot at or be bruised, but this is what makes the victory even sweeter.

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Be assured that God is with us. This is His work, this is His battle, and we are His army. He will never leave us. He is our shield and our fortress, our defender and our deliverer. And with this confidence we march off on to Battle!

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EVENTS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP VP for Special Projects Workshop RATIONALE: It is important that we do the necessary preparation in every activity/event we will be doing. The growth of the ministry in each campus is greatly affected by how enriching and nourishing every activity/event we will be conducting. Every activity/event is a venue wherein we have the opportunity to listen to God. This is why proper training should be given in order to have a good grasp of all the functions, needs, and details that need to be put into creating a great spirit-filled event/activity for God. OBJECTIVES: 1. To equip every VP/AVP for Special Projects with the basic skills of event management. 2. To make the participants learn the process of program flow, technicalities and be familiar with the preparations needed. 3. To practice excellence through managing an event in the most creative way so we can facilitate a more conducive venue for enrichment and nourishment of our ministry in the campuses MATERIALS Writing Materials Visual aids (e.g. Powerpoint – for the speaker) DYNAMICS 1. ACTIVITY: Paint me a picture: The participants will be divided into groups and then will be asked to post as a picture being asked in a given situation.  Behind the scenes pre event  Behind the scenes during event  Behind the scenes post event 2. TALK 3. Workshop Proper 4. Open Forum

TALK OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Over the years Youth for Christ as a ministry has grown a lot and improved a lot especially in conducting events that caters to the young. Our events paved way for the creativity of our youth to be appreciated. It created opportunities for the young to express themselves and God’s message in their own special way utilizing their God given talents. It is just but right that we do the necessary preparations in delivering God’s message and showcasing our God given talents to evangelize. An understanding of the elements and the preparations needed would help us conduct our activities excellently.

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INTEGRAL ELEMENTS OF EVENT 1. Attraction In planning an activity/event it is important to consider what would attract the youth to attend the said event. It may be: a. Increasing Participation b. Choice of Venue c. Sheer Number of expected attendees 2. Nourishment In every activity/event we aim to nourish and enrich all who will be attending by giving them things to ponder on that would help them grow in their personal relationship with God and at the same time letting them have a genuine experience of fellowship. The usual things we prepare to ensure our activity/event will provide nourishment are the ff: a. Talks b. Speakers/shares c. Creative Component d. Worship/Praisefest 3. Entertainment In delivering God’s message to the young, there is a need to translate it in a language they understand and enjoy listening to at the same time. The journey with Christ is an enjoyable journey and for some our activity/event can be the start of them acknowledging that journey so it is important that we package our activity/event in a way that it would be appealing to the young. There is a need to ensure that aside from a nourishing event it would be an enjoyable and entertaining as well. 4. Pastoral Handle and over-all theme Having a pastoral handle gives an event a central message which will serve as a basis of all that is going to be prepared for the activity/event like the overall theme. Having an overall theme helps in transcending the central message of the event and it helps the attendees to have a concrete association when recalling what they have learned. 5. Budget and time table In preparing an event it is important to have a time table to project at a certain time what needs to be done. It serves as a basis in following up the preparations and prioritization of task for every committee. Having a budget table ensures that we work with a reasonable amount that would not cost deficit for the event but instead help raise funds as well for future activities/events. 6. Venue The venue plays a vital role for the event. In looking for a possible venue it is important to consider all its advantages and disadvantages.

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3 PHASES OF PREPARATION PRE EVENT PREPARATION This includes all the preparations that will be done prior to the day of the event.  CONCEPT This can start with a theme, which can be a verse from the Bible. From the theme, we develop creative handles to put form to the theme.  PREPARING FOR A WORKING STRUCTURE  Get the overall picture & make all committees see them.  Strike teamwork among members  Inspire your team.  Empower and trust your committee heads  RAKING IN THE MEMBERS  Make the event highly participative  Attraction point should be set to ensure that people would be attracted to come  Structure should be clearly stated to avoid confusion of doing tasks  Build-up the activities  BUDGET TABLE  REVENUE  EXPENSE  NET DURING EVENT This is the execution of all the plans prior to the day itself. Note: Each segment should be mapped out in the conference

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PRODUCTION › Together with the Elder-in-charge and the Head of Event, conceptualizes the theme and the creative handling of the event. › Forms the production team who will manage the program flow and all requirements for the program › Coordinates with Logistics committee regarding the over-all look of the venue › Coordinates with Secretariat regarding the needs of the team: food, drinks, IDs, accommodations, VIP pass, etc. › Takes charge of audio, visual arts and print documentation for the event.

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THE DIRECTOR He/She is in-charge with what is happening on stage. He/She calls the shots and makes sure that everything in the script is executed properly.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR › He/She attends and takes note of all the director’s needs before and during the day itself. › Acting as the director’s right hand, he/she reminds the director of things that need to be taken cared off, and follows up on all segment producers for their deliverables

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STAGE MANAGERS The number of stage managers depends on the number of entrance and exit that will be utilized on stage. Generally, there is an average of two per conference. The stage managers control the entrance and exit of people on stage, and execute the director’s orders, assisting the smooth flow of the production.

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PRODUCTION MANAGER › He/She is in charge of all the needs of the entire production team. Like venue needs, transportation, food, and accommodation (if needed). › He/She also acts as the finance head of the committee

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PRODUCTION DESIGNER › He/She is in charge of the over-all look of the conference and acts as a link between the logistics committee and the program team.

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COSTUME / PROPS MISTRESS › If the production requires such a person should be assigned to do the task. He/she takes care of all the needed costumes and props for the production.

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He/she contacts them and monitor practices and their progress before the conference day.

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SEGMENT COORDINATOR › He/She is in charge of a certain part of the production. The segment coordinator takes care of all the needs of the particular segment and acts like a mini-director for that part. › He/She is to inform the over-all director for any changes, or for the development of the segment. He/she make sure that everything is ready prior to the conference and acts as an assistant to the director, placing him/herself at the backstage.

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Technical Director for Lights (lights director) › The Lights director is in charge of executing all light effects for the production

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Technical Director for Visuals (Visual director) › The Visual director is in charge of executing all visual effects for the production.

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Technical Director for Video (TV director) › The TV director is in charge of all live-feed of the production.

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Audio Playback › He/She is in charge of all sound playing (e.g. canned music, audio advertisements) of the conference.

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Visual Playback › He/She is in charge of actual playing of the videos of the conference

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Production Assistants › Can be assigned to the director, stage manager, or production manager, the production assistant helps in all the needs and tasks that need to be done.

WORKSHOP PROPER: 1. The participants will be asked to make a Event Preparation of their Campus Tour in their Campus. 2. They will be asked to make a sample time line guided by the 3 phases of preparation. 3. They will be asked to prepare and conceptualize a theme and title for their Campus Tour 4. They will be divided into groups to discuss and share their accomplished Event Timelines and concepts that they were able to come up.

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PRAYER MEETING 101 VP for Evangelizations Workshop RATIONALE: Over the years the numbers of our members are growing and this calls us to ensure that all of our members get nourished in our prayer meetings. Knowing the dynamics of a prayer meeting would help make our prayer meetings more dynamic and appealing to the young. Our prayer meetings should basically bring people into God’s presence in a vibrant and youthful atmosphere. If the prayer meeting is not nourishing, rooted in Christ and exciting to your members, then we cannot expect our members to continuously attend and grow in their relationship with God. OBJECTIVES: 1. To equip the VP/AVP for Evangelization with the basic knowledge of how to conduct a prayer meeting. 2. To ensure that every prayer meeting would be spiritually enriching and nourishing. 3. To make sure that the culture of Christ that we have in our community would be passed on. MATERIALS Scratch Paper DYNAMICS: 1) Workshop proper 2) Activity (Mock Prayer Meeting) 3) Open Forum

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I. Introduction The prayer meeting is a venue for everyone to build and nurture relationships. YFC members are always excited to go out of their house and meet with their friends. That’s why whenever there are activities; they are always on the go. In YFC we provide them alternative set of friends and wholesome activity. We make sure that in all of our activities the 4Fs are experienced. This is not achieved in one time big time activity. For that reason, we make every gathering a great experience to YFC. We see to it that every prayer meeting will bring our members into God’s presence. II. Elements that make a Prayer Meeting A. Relationships The prayer meeting is an opportunity for the new and old YFC members to see and bond with each other. This is also a chance for everyone to build new friendships and strengthen the relationship of the group. 115

B. Worship The worship is the time when the people get to be in God’s presence.. In our community, we worship with songs of praise and hear the message of the Lord.

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The role of the worship leader is very crucial in leading the worship. His goal is to encourage and bring everyone to pray. Moreover, he will set the posture of the people of what the Lord wants to convey. C. Talk/ Activity The talk or the activity develops the whole message of the prayer meeting. It is important that this will be delivered in a manner understandable to the youth. The topics that will be given can be taken from the Chapter Topic Manual while for household prayer meeting it can be taken from the Household Topic Manual. D. Sharing The sharing is conducted to enhance the message of the prayer meeting. This will help the listeners understand and capture the points. It is encouraged that the sharers will be YFC members so that the listeners can easily relate with the message. This usually talks about the victories, challenges/trials, conversions of our members. During prayer meetings, the team can prepare two sharers and may encourage more sharers on the day itself. The team should listen first to the sharer before the start of the prayer meeting. E. Summary of the activity This is when the prayer meeting leader connects all the parts of the prayer meeting from the worship, talk/activity, and sharing. This is where the group prays, responds to God. If there are any birthday celebrants, this is also the part when we will pray for them. III. Types of Prayer Meeting Household (twice a month) - House to house prayer meeting is done from one house of HH member to another. Collective Household Assembly - Is a form of household wherein when the chapter gathers together in one assembly to worship and then disperses for household group sharings. Chapter Assembly (once a month activity) - is a form of prayer meeting wherein the chapter gathers in one assembly to worship and listen to the specific teachings.

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ACTIVITY Registration/ Gathering Teaching of Songs Prayer Meeting Leader acknowledges those attending the prayer meeting for the first time. (They may be asked to introduce themselves.) Worship – A time to sing songs, pray and listen to the word of the Lord. (After the worship, once people are seated, the prayer meeting leader could first summarize the prophecies, and what he heard from the Lord during the worship to help set the tone for the meeting.) Sharing - People share about the blessings they have received, victories in their lives and lessons they have learned for the past week. Songs may be sung from time to time to avoid the monotony of sharers. (It is important that the music ministry listens to the sharing’s for them to play songs which are appropriate for this specific time.) TALK /SESSION The talk is based on the topic the campus has chosen for that specific month from the Chapter Assembly Manual. Implementation Activity. – This activity is a follow-up activity for the talk that was given beforehand. The implementation activity is done strictly after the Pre-selected talk for its purpose is to ensure that there is a concrete application of the learning’s for the talk during the previous week. The implementation activity is given on the second week of the month. Prerogative Talk – This talk is to discuss certain concerns, issues or needs of the members that has not been covered by specific topic of that month. The Core Group together with the VP and AVP for Evangelization and the rest of the EXECOM can choose from the various talk outlines included in the Campus Manual or from other teaching tracks of YFC.

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V. The Prayer Meeting Leader A. Roles of a Prayer Meeting Leader 1. Welcomes the YFC members 2. Introduces the Worship Leader 3. Introduces the Speaker 4. Call on Sharers 5. Summarizes the whole prayer meeting activity 6. Calls on the Closing Prayer Leader 7. Announces the reminders 8. Makes sure that everyone is at ease and comfortable in the prayer meeting. 9. Brings people in God’s presence. B. Skills of a Prayer Meeting Leader 1. People Dynamics It is good that the prayer meeting leader knows what works best for people. It is better if he has a good stock of stories, jokes and anecdotes. One of his roles is to keep the attention of crowd and excite them of what is about to happen. 2. Getting people to share The prayer meeting leader is expected to say something encouraging (like a story or an experience) to get the members to “want to share.” He can call out names or site some exemplary members who are inspiring or had been struggling but still holding on to the Lord. 3. Listening

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The prayer meeting leader should be the most attentive in the prayer meeting. He needs to listen to sharers, speakers, and to the prophecy. Mainly because God’s Word is spread out in so many parts in the prayer meeting. He then connects all the points that God said during the whole meeting. That’s why it is important for the leader to listen intently. He should take down the important points of the talk / sharing. 4. Exhortation The prayer meeting leader is expected to excite people and give them reason enough to give praise and thanksgiving to God in whatever state the crowd is at the moment. There are two kinds of exhortation: a. Exhort people to worship (3-5 mins) This can be a story from the bible or a personal experience. This will encourage people to be in the right posture for the worship – to honor Him, listen to Him, and to praise Him. b. Summary – based on the sharings and the talk This exhortation encourages people to respond to God’s word. It challenges the members to respond. The Prayer Meeting should say something like, “This is what God said, … and I believe brothers and sisters that HE is telling us to…” That should be ended with a prayer. VI. Important Notes 1. The ideal seating arrangement in an assembly is square or oval where everyone can hear the speaker in front. 2. Avoid having the listeners face the door or window so that they won’t get distracted by the people entering/passing by. 3. Gathering songs are intended to gather members---No matter how many people are there during the prayer meeting, the Music Ministry should start singing or teaching songs. 4. Don’t start with an apology, Start Confidently! 5. Once people are gathered, before you introduce the start with the worship leader, introduce and recognize new people, freshmen students to the group.

VII. Workshop Output: 1. The participants will be asked to prepare a mock prayer meeting taking note of all the elements and considerations they need to prepare for a prayer meeting. 2. The facilitator may assign the participants with specific roles that they will take on in the mock prayer meeting.

VIII. Conclusion Now that we know the basic and essential parts of a prayer meeting, let us not keep this to our notebooks. Rather let this be our guiding formula. The Lord has provided us ways how we can have effective prayer meeting. This is His gift to us; let us make this gift a blessing to us and to other people especially to the youth.

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SOCIAL ACTIVISM THROUGH YFC ADVOCACIES A workshop for Campus VPs for Socio-Political Affairs RATIONALE: The VPs for Socio-Political Affairs are tasked to ensure that their respective campuses are to be made aware and be able to address the social needs of their community. Therefore, it is their responsibility to involve their campus (youth and staff) and respond in our community’s work with the poor program which is Answering the Cry Of the Poor (ANCOP), as well as in YFC-related advocacies i.e. Greeneration, 100% Free. OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand in depth the YFC Advocacies of ANCOP, GREENERATION, and 100% Free 2. To have a genuine heart for developing and improving the current condition of our society 3. To assist the participants in coming up with concrete plans to involve their campuses in sociopolitical matters DYNAMICS: 1. The workshop is composed of two (2) interactive short lectures on ANCOP and YFC advocacies. 2. OPENING ACTIVITY: The World today Slideshow Profile: a slideshow on the current condition of today’s society (from natural to manmade disasters to corruption and societal anomalies).  With every photo, the participants should be encouraged to say the first thoughts that come to mind. Some photos may show the negative traits that we humans have grown to accept as ours (i.e. disobeying traffic rules, littering on the streets), to which many would remark. “Just a normal to human nature.”  This may then be followed by examples of individuals or organizations who have done something to address the needs of society. Participants can be asked to guess the names of the individuals, as well as the specific things they have contributed. 3. Talk Proper 4. There will be a plenary sharing on the participants’ individual advocacies after the lecture. 5. After the discussion, the participants will be divided into group to accomplish the aforementioned activity. 6. The workshop will end with the group presentation of results from the activity followed by a synthesis of insights.

MATERIALS NEEDED  Slideshow/Video that highlights the current condition of our society, as well as photos of some individuals who have made a difference in this aspect  Visual aids for all discussions  Primers on ANCOP and YFC Advocacies  A list of the first 8 of the “12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country” Note: Countries may look for their local version of this list

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TALK OUTLINE Introduction Many people are suffering now more than ever. Of the approximately 7 billion people in the world, an estimated 925 million or 13.1% of them experience hunger regularly. This means that almost 1 in 7 people are hungry as of 2010 (FAO, 2010). At a time when most of the world is content to live for themselves, we are called even more to leave our comfort zones and reach out to those in need: ourselves, our fellow humans, our country, and even God’s gift of creation. Slideshow/Video that highlights the current condition of our society, as well as photos of some individuals who have made a difference in this aspect (Distribute primers on ANCOP, Greeneration, 100% Free, and Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country) SOCIAL ACTIVISM STARTS WITHIN US – 100% Free (10 minutes) Social activism involves advocacies. To be an advocate of something means to be a mover and sustainer of a particular cause that should form an ideal society. Taking part in this would make us part of history for we are shaping the future. As Youth for Christ members, we always seek to put our name into a lifestyle as we try to live out the 7 YFC Ids. In all aspects of their lives, the aim should be witnesses of God’s transforming love to the millions of youth who wish to experience the same. One of the identities as Youth for Christ is to live 100% Free. Our 100% Free Identity stands on THREE BASIC PRINCIPLES and made firm by EIGHT CONVICTION STATEMENTS. Living the free life allows us to be: 1. FREE to LIVE Free to live stands by the conviction statements that support taking care of our own bodies and lives. It supports the principles that discourage substance abuse that will lead us not only to an unhealthy lifestyle but also to sin. 1. Zero Drugs – YFC says no to substance abuse. 2. Smoke Free – YFC says no to smoking. 3. 0% alcohol - YFC believes that drinking alcohol is not a sin itself but as young as we are, our bodies may not be able to handle and control alcoholic content. YFC believes in practicing self-control and clean fun. YFC stands by the fact that we don’t have to drink alcoholic beverages and get drunk, in order to experience fun. 2. FREE to BE

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Free to be stands by the conviction statements that uphold being who we really are, both in name and in essence. This means living out our true selves and who we are made to be. It encourages living out the roles of a man and woman, in accordance to God’s plan. 4. Pure Inside and Out– YFC believe not only in the purity of our bodies’ perse but also purity at our very core. We believe in purity of thought, speech, and action. Our hearts and minds are the core of our being and it is important that these be free from negativity, and lustfulness. This means YFC discourages physical self-gratification, and avoids green jokes, and swearing. 5. 100% man and woman – YFC believes that God has created specific roles for us as men and women. YFC believes that we are designed to be man and woman, in order to live with each other and work together for His purpose. We encourage the youth to live their identities as they were created, either as man or woman. We also ought to help our brothers and sisters that have trouble in realizing their identity in God’s plan. 6. Free from pornography - YFC believes that our bodies are created sacred by God and should not be exploited for selfish pleasure. YFC believes that minds are powerful cultivators of our actions and thus should be free from lustful/malicious thoughts that are promoted in these materials. 3. FREE to LOVE Free to love stands by the basic principles of upholding the genuine kind of love that the Lord has given us. This means loving the way that God has taught us, unconditional and unfailing. This means believing in the kind of love that is learned, experienced, and given in God’s time. This means that we don’t have to enter into a romantic relationship to feel the genuine and real kind of love. As sons and daughters of God, we have the privilege and the ability to love. 7. Virgin and Proud – YFC believes that sex is a sacred gift given by God that is appropriate only after marriage. YFC believes that sex in essence is used for pro-creation. This also goes beyond technical and physical virginity that only relies on its definition. Being virgin and proud means having dignity and integrity. It means loving yourself and experiencing the kind of love that is not just bound by physical intimacy. This also means that we, as Youth for Christ, should not engage in pre-marital sex. YFC believes that sex is a gift intended only for pro-creation between two mature adults, joined by God in marriage. 8. Real Love Waits – Real love is defined as the genuine kind of love that comes as a GIFT from God. Like a gift, it should be made precious; taken cared off, and received in its proper time. YFC believes that special romantic relationships are examples of this kind of gift. Thus, we believe in the essence of waiting, as we prepare ourselves to receive this in His perfect time. While waiting for the right time and at our age, we, as Youth for Christ, should focus our time, love, and devotion on our relationships with parents, friends, and siblings first. YFC believes that this is the time to build lasting relationships with these people and not lead ourselves to be isolated in early and premature relationships.

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Social Activism through helping our brothers and sisters – ANCOP Child Sponsorship Program 1. ANCOP (ANSWERING THE CRY OF THE POOR) is a program of Couples for Christ which is duly registered under the name CFC ANCOP-TEKTON FOUNDATION, INC. 2. Was established for the purpose of consolidation of CFC’s efforts in BUILDING THE CHURCH OF THE POOR 3. Vision: Bringing Christ’s transforming love to the poor 4. Mission: Answering the Cry of the Poor 5. Education as one of its Four Pillars. 6. This program believes that education of a poor child and his family is: o key to restore hope and faith toward transformation of the whole community o gives poor families a chance to break out of the cycle of poverty o gives equal opportunity for all to enjoy the bounty and blessing provided by God. Social Activism and Nationalism Alexander Ledesma Lacson was a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law, 1996, and took up graduate studies at the Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass. His wife, Pia Pena is a lawyer – U.P. 1993 – a legal counsel for Citibank. They established a foundation together to help underprivileged children through school, and are now subsidizing 27 young scholars in different public schools in Alex’s native Negros Occidental. Alex is an eloquent and devout Catholic. He believes God must have destined our people for some great role; why, in all history, he reasoned, were we Filipinos the “only Christian nation in Asia?” One thing is certain: He and his wife Pia practice their Christianity – and live it. Four years ago, he and his wife had a serious discussion about migrating to the US or Canada because the Philippines, as a country appeared hopeless since things only got worse year after year. They wanted to know if their children (they have three, one boy and two girls) would be better off staying in our country or abroad in the next 20 years. Pia and Alex had asked themselves the question: “Is there hope for the Philippines to progress in the next 20 years?” They reasoned: If the answer is Yes, then they would stay. If it was No, they would leave and relocate abroad while they were still young and energetic. There were long discussions. One day, the realization, Alex recalls, struck them: the answer to that question was in themselves. The country would improve, Pia and Alex finally understood, if they and every other Filipino did something about it. Leaving the Philippines was not the solution. As Lacson put it in his book: “The answer is in us as a people; that hope is in us as a people.” These are the 12 things every person can do to help one’s country. At first blush, they seem simple. When you study them more closely, they are difficult to do. But all of us, even the youth, can do them.: 1) Follow traffic rules. Follow the law. 2) Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt. 3) Don’t buy smuggled goods. 4) When you talk to others, especially foreigners speak positively about us and our country. 124

5) Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier. 6) Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve. 7) Support your church. 8) During elections, do your solemn duty. 9) Pay your employees well. 10) Pay your taxes. 11) Adopt a scholar or a poor child. 12) Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

A. Social Activism and the Environment – Greeneration From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded. (NRSV, Luke 12:48) YFC Greeneration is a campaign that aims to rally today’s youth to become a green generation, and that of a greener nation. This is our response to the call for responsible stewardship and is designed to link with the Catholic Church in organizing and implementing relevant programs that will help stop or lessen the deterioration of our Earth and promote for its care instead. We acknowledge that the Earth and everything on it came from God and would not exist without Him. This advocacy anchors on the verse: "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." (John 1:3) The YFC Greeneration advocacy has three components. First, we receive God’s gift with gratitude. Second, we cultivate God’s gift responsibly. And third, we share God’s gift lovingly. The advocacy also presents Seven (7) Ways to Haven, which clearly identifies concrete ways to living the advocacy. 7 Ways to Haven PRESERVATION a.

aircON OFFer to God’s Creation The use of air conditioners is steadily becoming a trend. It was designed to provide us comfort in our homes, place of recreation, and even in our work place. Even though it was intended for the betterment of our quality of life it has its detrimental effects and so responsible use of it is a must. We usually turn off our air conditioners at a certain time as a means to save up money by reducing energy consumption, but we can put a deeper meaning in it. We can turn off air conditioners and offer it to the preservation of balance in God’s creation putting a better spirit behind our act. More than just an act of saving up budget, it is also an act of saving lives.

b. Lights OFF Life ON Having lights in our homes, workplace or almost anywhere else is a necessity for us to do our specific task. In our long day there are moments as well where in we don’t require the lights to be on

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but we still leave it as is. Turning off lights when not in use can promote life preservation. It lessens the use of energy, which means lesser fossil fuels will be burned lessening the pollution in our air. PREVENTION c. Battling Bottles We use plastic bottles for our convenience in expense of leading our environment to destruction. In our annual conferences one of the major portion of our waste are plastic bottles. It is very timely that we try to avoid the use of plastic bottles. In cases that we are to use plastic bottles we make sure that it finds its way to the recycling centers. d. StyroTyping Fast-food chains that provide our food in our conferences and big gatherings have been a usual scene. Most of the food packaging is made of styro. Aside from plastic bottles styro comprises a major portion of waste in our gatherings. Being a non biodegradable material makes styro a threat to our environment. It is about time we stereotyped styro as harmful to our environment thus we avoid the use of it. e. Don’t LITTER be LITERATE In our gatherings we usually generate a significant volume of waste. If not managed properly it becomes litter. In gatherings like PYC, RYC, and ILC, it has been a usual scene to see a lot of litter in the conference site despite the presence of garbage bags all over the area. We should not litter if we are literate enough to know the difference between waste and litter. We make sure waste is in its rightful place. f.

SegWay Generating a large volume of waste entails a big responsibility of properly disposing it. One way of disposing garbage that greatly helps in solving problems of the lack of landfills to accommodate all rubbishes is segregation. Segregating waste is not just of environmental importance, but of economic concern too. In every gathering may it be small or big group, we should practice segregating our waste as one of our ways in taking care of the environment. CULTIVATION g. erecTREEcity In an age where technological advancement is highly valued we sometimes reduce the value of trees in to a raw material that we are free to abuse. We replace forest trees with subdivisions or business establishments. In exchange for industrialization we sacrifice our environment. The call to plant trees has always been there for its effect in the balance of ecology is very significant. Erecting tree cities to once again give power and life to our now ailing planet is a must. Becoming responsible stewards of Earth is an equally important component of our being good Christians, in the same way as loving our brothers and sisters, reading Scripture, or receiving the Holy Sacraments are. Participating and advocating for the YFC Greeneration campaign is not only important in becoming a good Christian, but is a must.

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Activity 2 1. Group the participants in given of three (3) to four (4) people. As much as possible, the members of each group should come from separate sectors. Each group will be given a flipchart/large pad of paper and pen for their discussion, which will then be collected at the end of the workshop. 2. Each group shall be asked to come up with what they think is a creative event for each of the following: 1. ANCOP 2. Greeneration 3. 100% Free 4. Other social advocacies 3. The moderator will assign a main advocacy (from the list above) for each group. The groups will then focus on planning for their chosen event for said advocacy. This will include: a. Name of the event b. Beneficiary c. Target Participants d. Objective/Desired Output e. Dynamics (what will be included in the event i.e. will there be a presentation, freebies, etc.) f. Ideas/Anticipated needs of the event (admin, logistics, finance, marketing, program etc.) 4. After the workshop session, each group shall present to the plenary the results of their discussion, as if proposing to their own Campus EXECOMS the socio-political events that they would like to hold in their areas. 5. The rest of the plenary will be given the chance to air their comments as well as any new ideas/suggestions arising from the presentations, at the end of each event proposal. Evaluation/Processing The moderator should provide a brief yet concise synopsis of the results presented, highlighting any topics which were particularly dominant during the discussion and presentation. The workshop should be ended with a reinforcement of how each individual is being called by God to do their part for society. The moderator may choose to share “The Starfish Story” or any similar short reading to emphasize the difference even a single person can make in this world

The Starfish Story Guest Author - Deanna Joseph adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley 1907 - 1977 Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.

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As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "I made a difference to that one!"

Few stories have gained internet popularity the way "The Star Thrower" has. Most often it's sighted as "author unknown," but it is actually a classic from 1979 written by Loren Eiseley, who has been hailed as a modern day Henry David Thoreau. Loren Eiseley was both a scientist and a poet, and to this day his writing is the subject of much discussion and inspiration. In this story he is the "wise man" touched by the innocence and determination of another soul. "The Star Thrower" is a classic story of the power within each one of us to make a difference in the lives of others. And though it has appeared in many forms (sometimes it's a native american man who is throwing the starfish into the sea, sometimes it's a grandfather, or a young girl or boy) it is none the less a powerful reminder that we should be here for each other, and to seek to help, even in small ways, whenever we can. In such turbulent times as these, when we may feel alone and small and unable to make any lasting changes we may find ourselves asking "What can I do that will make a difference?" or "What can one small person like me do?" In reality we don't have to be rich, talented or even particularly intelligent to make a difference in the life of another. We just need to remember that we ARE here for a purpose, and that making small changes in the world eventually add up to something bigger in the life of another. When we become throwers of the stars, we too, have the power to change the world

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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP A workshop for Campus VPs for Finance RATIONALE: The VPs for Finance in each campus manage and disburse all funds of the local YFC group. It is their job to ensure that there is sufficient funding for the YFC activities throughout the year, as well as an initial operating fund for the following school year and incoming YFC group in their campus. Beyond raising funds and accurate bookkeeping, VPs for Finance should elevate the level of financial stewardship in their campuses and assist the group in ensuring that their economic gifts are used in such a way that truly glorifies the Lord through the campus-based YFCs.

OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand the importance of financial stewardship, both in their personal lives and in their role as VPs for Finance and Marketing. 2. To be equipped with basic skills in budgeting and accounting 3. To come up with ideas and concepts for concrete fund raising and marketing plans for YFC in their campuses. DYNAMICS: 1. The workshop consists of an interactive discussion on financial stewardship, followed by a short lecture on budgeting and accounting for YFC events. 2. OPENING ACTIVITY: Bid Wars (goal of the game – main lesson it wants to impart) a.The workshop may begin with a bidding war in which the moderator distributes various sums of play money to 3 groups of people. b. Each group will draw lots to see who will be the first, second, and last to bid. This cycle continues until there are no more items to bid upon, or the groups have used up all their play money c..Each group will select an official representative to place the bid by raising his/her hand and shouting the amount they are willing to give in exchange for the item on deck, but the group must decide as one as to which items to bid on and for how much. d. The moderator will start the bidding with an item of relatively small value, eventually moving to larger items and occasionally throwing the groups off by inserting “secret” items which could either be of high or low value. e. Sample order of items:  Ballpen  Ream of bond paper  Masking tape  Mobile Prepaid load  Secret item: Campus Manual  Songbook  Guitar  Secret item: pencil and sharpener  Voucher for one free registration to the ILC

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At the end of the bidding war, the groups can evaluate which of them got the best deal and made the most of the amount they were given. They can also assess which groups were more willing to take risks on secret items, and which risks paid off or not.

3. Discussion proper 4. After the discussion, the participants will be divided into groups to accomplish the activity. 5. The workshop will end with the group presentation of results from the activity followed by a synthesis of insights. MATERIALS NEEDED: 1. Play money and various items for sale 2. Visual aids for all discussions 3. Worksheets on Budgeting and Accounting 4. Whiteboard and markers 5. Flipchart/large pad of paper and pen for every breakout group

TALK OUTLINE I. Introduction Emphasize the worth of the items bid upon—is it an asset or liability, as well as the challenges encountered by the groups because of difference in priorities, as well as difference in the amount of money they received. Knowledge on Financial Stewardship is thus important to ensure that we make the most use out of what God has given us.

II. Main Points Financial stewardship According to Barrero, Canales, and Mason (2009), financial stewardship is the administrative skills relating to money management, fiscal responsibility, finances, income, savings, credit/debt, and property (Keeping the Cup Full: Financial Stewardship for Teens and Young Adults, p. 27). Financial stewardship implies taking responsibility for the fiduciary or treasure part of your life and using the money that God has given you to prudently and wisely (see Parable of the Talents; Matthew 25:14-28). Five components: 1. Distinguishing between needs and wants – Do I need a new mobile phone? 2. Concerned with savings at all levels, but particularly savings that undermines unnecessary spending – Do I spend on additional gear for my camera which I don’t really need that much or should I save for the expenses I will incur for my thesis next semester? 3. Recognizing and learning the difference between assets and liabilities in order to become financially responsible – Do I buy an X-Box which will also cost me money for electricity and additional games, or should I buy a laptop which will help me in my studies instead?

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4. Living a life of charity, which is far more than merely giving donations to charitable causes and organizations – Do I give only when I have excess money to spare and after I have bought even the unnecessary wants, or should I make it a point to allot a certain amount of my allowances to help my church and those who are in need? 5. Living a life of frugality, which is the reduction of waste, curbing costly habits, suppressing instant gratification by means of fiscal self-restraint – Do I spend my money on things that do not last or that I get tired of easily or can I control my fleeting material desires? *May discuss with the participants regarding their financial habits (personal and those experienced in YFC activities) *Sample activity: Youth Camp A. Budgeting and Accounting for YFC Activities 1. setting realistic expectations (expected working budget = 20 participants and service team @ Php 300/head = Php 6,000) 2. working within or under one’s budget 3. anticipating and accounting for all needs (logistics, food, kits, etc.) 4. canvassing for the best deals (looking at as many possible venues, checking the availability of discounts, etc.) 5. maximizing available resources and purchasing only as a final resort (borrowing necessary props or equipment as opposed to purchasing or renting) 6. keeping receipts and reimbursement forms 7. accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping (matching credit with debit) B. Marketing 1. determining what appeals to the target audience (determine personalities in the campus, target specific groups i.e. dance camp) 2. maximizing the different media for gathering hype and disseminating information (social networking sites, bulletin boards, room-to-room invitations, etc.) 3. importance of networking at the top as well as grassroots level 4. coming up with innovative marketing risks (assign a mascot to promote the youth camp, etc.) 5. staying true to the core of YFC (not sacrificing the values of YFC in spite of the challenges it may pose in marketing) C. Fundraising 1. foreseeing the needs of the campus early during the school year (must be aware of regular activities i.e. youth camps, campus tour, etc., as well as other possible events or projects) 2. determining what appeals to the target sponsors (target companies or brands that are interested in promoting themselves to college students) 3. ensuring a win-win opportunity for both the sponsors and beneficiaries (don’t sell the event short, but also ensure that the sponsors will be treated fairly) 4. developing a professional attitude in communicating with others 131

(business letter-writing in formal or dignified informal writing style, proper grammar, etc.)

III. Activity 1. Group the participants in groups of three (3) to four (4) people. As much as possible, the members of each group should come from separate sectors. Each group will be given a flipchart/large pad of paper and pen for their discussion, which will then be collected at the end of the workshop. 2. Each group shall be asked to draw lots and come up with a marketing plan and budget plan for one of the following YFC activities: a. Prayer Meeting b. Campus Tour c. Youth Camp d. Community Outreach 3. Each group will also be tasked to come up with a plan for what they believe to be an out-of-thebox fund raising event. a. Name of the event b. Target Participants c. Objective/Desired Output d. Dynamics (what will be included in the event i.e. will there be a presentation, freebies, fun run, etc.) 4. After the workshop session, each group shall present to the plenary the results of their discussion (B & C), as if presenting a project proposal to their own Campus EXECOMS. 5. The rest of the plenary will be given the chance to air their comments as well as any new ideas/suggestions arising from the presentations, at the end of each group proposal.

IV. Evaluation/Processing The moderator should provide a brief yet concise synopsis of the results presented, highlighting any topics which were particularly dominant during the discussion and presentation. The workshop should be ended with a reminder of the limitless possibilities that God’s grace offers us.

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ARCHIVING WORKSHOP VP for Documentation Workshop RATIONALE Having records of the past would be beneficial for the future generations because it could serve as a resource material and a guide to them. It also helps ensure that the legacy of the past generations would be preserved which later could serve as a source of inspiration for those who are next in line. Having a good archiving can be beneficial in keeping in track of the growth of a campus and its members. OBJECTIVES 1. To understand the importance of archiving as part of the operations in YFC Campus Based and in the bigger mission of YFC 2. To be able to identify the basic records and documents that they should have and keep for their campus. 3. To be equipped with basic archiving skills MATERIALS 1. Writing Materials 2. Basic forms (Household Monitoring sheet, Activity Monitoring sheet, Pre Youth Camp Report, and Youth Camp Completion Report) DYNAMICS: 1. ACTIVITY 1 : List Down.. Ask the participants to write down the records they have from the past to present and the records that they have yet to have that is essential for their campus. 2. Workshop proper 3. ACTIVITY 2: iARCHIVE 2. The participants will be given a box filled with different documents of all kinds, included are some unnecessary files. NOTE: The speaker should have an idea as to the content of all these documents, since questions are to come from there.

3. They will be asked a particular question pertaining to a specific activity’s preparation. To be able to answer the question they need to find the right document that could help them answer the question. They need to be able to answer in less than two (2) minutes. 4. For the second time they will be asked once again anything about the details that could be found in the documents they are holding. However, before they are asked to answer the question, they will be asked to try organizing the documents first. They are given five (5) minutes to organize. 5. They need to answer the question in less than two (2) minutes individually. 4. Open Forum TALK OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or organization's lifetime, and are kept to show the function of an organization. The process of keeping the documents in an organized and systematized manner is called archiving. 133

Importance of Archiving It is important to manage documents and to maintain an archive to improve the quality of our ministerial work, especially in actions which require data retrieval. Archiving is also essential in preserving the community’s heritage and helping it account for its activities. Proper data management and archiving also reflects the progress of a given activity from beginning to end and ensures continuity of the work in the event of changes in leadership. What to Archive Any document that reflects the work of the community should be archived, especially if it meets one or more of the following criteria.    

was received or formally drawn up in the course of its activities (e.g. memos, official communication letter, minutes of the meeting) Manuals (e.g. Youth camp, EXERT, Campus Tour) involves the responsibility of the YFC as an organization within the campus (e.g. attendance, monitoring sheet, activity report, financial statements) has significant value in the history of your respective campuses (e.g. certificate of recognition, awards received, database of members)

How to Archive 1. Gather all hard/paper files and portable storage devices (CDs, tapes, etc.) 2. Sort according to categories 3. Scan/Prepare Back-up electronic files 4. Check if all important files have been scanned/saved 5. Keep important hard files (i.e. School recognition, certificates, communication from campus administrator, receipts), as well as Plaques, videotapes, etc. ACTIVITY: iARCHIVE a. The participants will be given a box filled with different documents of all kinds, included are some unnecessary files. i. NOTE: The speaker should have an idea as to the content of all these documents, since questions are to come from there.

b. They will be asked a particular question pertaining to a specific activity’s preparation. To be able to answer the question they need to find the right document that could help them answer the question. They need to be able to answer in less than two (2) minutes. c. For the second time they will be asked once again anything about the details that could be found in the documents they are holding. However, before they are asked to answer the question, they will be asked to try organizing the documents first. They are given five (5) minutes to organize. d. They need to answer the question in less than two (2) minutes individually. CONCLUSION The Lord has been faithful to us throughout the years. He has blessed us with a lot of things. To take note of all those things is vital in taking care of all the gifts He has given to us. We are challenged to do better each year and having a basis would be beneficial in doing so because we can learn from past experiences especially if it is well documented. We don’t just take note of the activities and

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accomplishment of our campus, we take note of how the Lord reveal Himself in our campuses and so we need to be diligent in taking into account all of His works in our campuses.

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YFC CAMPUS ELECTORAL PROCEDURES “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to

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ELECTORAL PROCEDURE RATIONALE The leadership of YFC Campus Based is composed of a) the Campus Core (President, Senior Sister, and EVP), b) the Executive Committee (EXECOM) is composed of all Vice-Presidents and Assistant Vice-Presidents, and the c) household heads. The YFC Campus groups find it necessary to have a set of officers in order to help the institution (both the administration and the student body) understand the YFC structure by providing offices and titles that follow campus organizational language (e.g. President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance etc…) There are two basic reasons for institutionalizing the process of choosing a new set of officers in a Campus: 1. A campus officer only has one (1) year to serve in the position he/she is in. For this reason, there is a need for a Campus Election to ensure smooth succession of leaders for continuity of the vision and mission of YFC Campus Based program. 2. We believe that it is God who empowers the constituents to lead through His anointing – thus we allow the members to pray and discern well for their future leaders. Unlike other secular and government elections, the YFC Campus Election provides a venue for the leaders and members to grow in their prayer life as they learn to discern for the next leaders in their Campus. This also guides the members to have complete trust and confidence in their leaders when elected. Through proper prayer and discernment in the election process, the members learn to honor the anointing of their leaders.

DEFINITION OF TERMS a. THE ELECTORATE The electorate refers to the group of people who are entitled to vote. The people involved in the electorate vary depending on the Level the Campus is in. (Eg. Household Heads, Chapter Heads etc.) To be part of the electorate, a member must be of active status who regularly attends their Households and Prayer Meetings. b. THE CANDIDATES These are members or current leaders of the organization who are qualified to hold specific positions in their Campus in the coming year. Their eligibility to run for a position depends on their pastoral growth and their growth as a leader. The positions open for candidacy also vary depending on the Level of Growth their Campus is in. c. THE EXECOM ELECT The EXECOM Elect refers to the winning candidates of any position.

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d. THE COMELEC The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will be an ad hoc office created by and placed under the VP for Documentation. (see COMELEC Guidelines) e. ELECTION DAY Elections must be held before the last month of the present school year. Elections must be held before the last month, but not earlier than two months before, the end of the present school year. f. ELECTION VENUE The venue for the election must be formal in setting and large enough to accommodate the entire electorate. It is advisable to conduct the election within the campus’s facilities. g. TERM OF OFFICE Refers to the duration the EXECOM elect serves in a particular position of office.

THE COMELEC GUIDELINES The Commission on Elections plays a very vital role in the Campus Election. It is an ad-hoc office created by the President, Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer. The following are its guidelines: 1. The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer will be the overseers of the COMELEC. 2. The outgoing President will automatically become the COMELEC Chairman of the Election. This position will be the last responsibility of the President before the end of his term and of the school year. 3. For Chapter and Cluster Level Campuses, the Chapter Heads must recommend two (2) YFC students from their Chapter to be members of the COMELEC Roster. They must preferably be graduating students. Non-graduating students may be assigned if there are no two graduating students in the Chapter. 4. For Full-Blown Campuses, the College Presidents and Senior Sisters must recommend one (1) YFC student from their college to be a college representative and member of the COMELEC. They must preferably be graduating students. Non-graduating students may be assigned if there are no graduating students in the college. 5. The COMELEC Chairman must submit the recommended COMELEC roster to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer at least 8 weeks before Election Day. (see Time Frame) 6. The COMELEC roster is to be approved by the CM and CPV. The COMELEC becomes officially active at least 6 weeks before Election Day. 7. Upon officially active, The COMELEC Chairman must hold regular meetings with the COMELEC. 8. Members of the COMELEC are not qualified to vote as they have the privilege to see the details and results of the election first hand.

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ELECTION GUIDELINES The election procedures shall follow the level of the campus that it is in, and these levels are: 1. Household level – the campus has 1 to 3 active households 2. Chapter Level – the campus has 3 to 5 active households etc. 3. Cluster level – the campus has 5 or more active households, etc. 4. Full Blown – Cluster level campuses with college divisions and college presidents and senior sisters as heads of chapter and each college acting as one chapter.

ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR HOUSEHOLD LEVEL CAMPUSES 1. There will be no election for household level campuses. 2. The President and Senior Sister will be appointed by the Campus Program Volunteer and/or Fulltime Pastoral Worker through proper discernment. 3. As the campus grows into a Chapter level campus, the President and Senior Sister, together with the Campus Program Volunteer will need to discern for and appoint an EVP and EXECOM before the end of the school year. Appointment should at least be one month before the end of the school term. 4. The newly appointed President and Senior Sister are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the next new school year.

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ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR CHAPTER LEVEL CAMPUSES 1. Election for these campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. 2. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers. The offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. For All girls’ schools, all positions can be filled in by sisters. For all boys’ schools, all positions can be filled in by brothers except there will be no senior sister position. 3. The current EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. Exceptions:  In cases where before the election, the EVP signifies he is incapable to serve as the next President for the following year(e.g. transfer of school), the current President may be retained as long as he/she will still be studying in the next school year/term.  If the current President is also incapable (e.g. graduating), a snap election for the office of the President will be conducted before the election of the EVP and EXECOM. (see Appendix C for Snap Election Guidelines) 4. In another case where the President and/or the elected EVP is incapable of continuing his service in the current position, for reasons such as, transfer of school or health problems, an emergency election will be conducted for that position, following the same procedure as that of a regular Campus Election. 5. The current EXECOM members who are qualified to be candidates, but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility as an EVP or EXECOM, should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted no later than 5 weeks before Election Day to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. 6. The Senior Sister position will be appointed through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be from the current Assistant Vice President (AVP) positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads.

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7. Vice-Presidents in the EXECOM who will not be graduating in the next school year/term will are automatic candidates for the EVP position. 8. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC to the electorate. This is because YFC believes in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and selfpromotion must be avoided. 9. All members of the electorate are required to attend and listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day. 10. At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will meet with the EVP, Senior Sister, EXECOM and Household Heads to nominate all qualified candidates for EXECOM and review the list of qualified candidates for EVP as submitted by the COMELEC. All nominated candidates for EXECOM and the identified candidates for EVP will be reviewed and approved by the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer. Note: 

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As each voter submits his/her ballot, the COMELEC immediately tallies it in a confidential tally sheet. This tally sheet may, from time to time, be checked by the Campus Moderator, Program Volunteer and the Campus Couple Coordinator. Once the last ballot is in, the COMELEC should double-check the tally. The Program Volunteer and Campus Moderator will audit the tally of the COMELEC. After the tally, the COMELEC will then turn the results over to both the outgoing President and Program Volunteer (each of them will be given a copy of the results).

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11. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again. 12. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. 13. Announcement and presentation of the new EVP and the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party.

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14. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year or term.

CHAPTER LEVEL ELECTION SUMMARY THE ELECTORATE: The Campus General Membership THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Nominated by the President, Senior Sister, EXECOM and Household Heads. EVP: Qualified candidates identified by the COMELEC. (see Appendix A)

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Venue Sound system / microphones Registration / Attendance sheets Ballot boxes (1 for each position) Ballots Tally sheets Overhead projector Guitar(s)

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ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR CLUSTER LEVEL CAMPUSES 1. Election for the Cluster Level campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. 2. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers. The offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. For All girls’ schools, all positions can be filled in by sisters. For all boys’ schools, all positions can be filled in by brothers except there will be no senior sister position. 3. The current EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. Exceptions:  In cases where before the election, the EVP signifies he is incapable to serve as the next President for the following year(e.g. transfer of school), the current President may be retained as long as he/she will still be studying in the next school year/term.  If the current President is also incapable (e.g. graduating), a snap election for the office of the President will be conducted before the election of the EVP and EXECOM. (see Appendix C for Snap Election Guidelines)  In another case where the President and/or the elected EVP is incapable of continuing his service in the current position, for reasons such as, transfer of school or health problems, an emergency election will be conducted for that position, following the same procedure as that of a regular Campus Election. 4. The current EXECOM members who are qualified to be candidates, but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility as an EVP or EXECOM, should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted no later than 5 weeks before Election Day to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. 143

5. The Senior Sister position will be appointed through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be from the current Assistant Vice President (AVP) positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads. 6. Vice-Presidents in the EXECOM who will not be graduating in the next school year/term will are automatic candidates for the EVP position. 7. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC to the electorate. This is because YFC believes in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and selfpromotion must be avoided. 8. All members of the electorate are required to attend and listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day. 9. At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will set a meeting with the EVP, Senior Sister and EXECOM to nominate and assign the Household Heads into the different EXECOM positions they are most qualified to run. This is done to make sure that the Household Heads will be running for a position where they are expected to do well according to their personal strengths. Note: 

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As each voter submits his/her ballot, the COMELEC immediately tallies it in a confidential tally sheet. This tally sheet may, from time to time, be checked by the Campus Moderator, Program Volunteer and the Campus Couple Coordinator. Once the last ballot is in, the COMELEC should double-check the tally. The Program Volunteer and Campus Moderator will audit the tally of the COMELEC. After the tally, the COMELEC will then turn the results over to both the outgoing President and Program Volunteer (each of them will be given a copy of the results).

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10. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again.

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11. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. 12. Announcement and presentation of the new EVP and the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party. 13. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year.

CLUSTER LEVEL ELECTION SUMMARY THE ELECTORATE: EXECOM Election: The Household Heads and the Members EVP Election: The EXECOM and the Household Heads THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Household Heads. The brother Household heads will be candidates for the VP positions and the sister Household Heads for the AVP positions. EVP: Current Vice-Presidents of the EXECOM offices Note: In case the current Vice-Presidents are graduating students, see Appendix B for the EVP Qualification Guidelines.

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Venue Sound system / microphones Registration / Attendance sheets Ballot boxes (1 for each position) Ballots Tally sheets Overhead projector Guitar(s)

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ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR FULL BLOWN CAMPUSES FULL-BLOWN campuses are Campuses that are big enough to have Presidents and Senior Sisters in the different colleges. For a campus to follow this type of Election Procedure they must have more than ten (10) colleges with Presidents and Senior Sisters, if not, they must use the Chapter Level Election Procedure. This is because Full-Blown Campuses are also Cluster Level Campuses with College Presidents and College Senior Sisters as Household Heads.

1. Election for the Full Blown campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. 2. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers. The offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. For All girls’ schools, all positions can be filled in by sisters. For all boys’ schools, all positions can be filled in by brothers except there will be no senior sister position.

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3. The current EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. Exceptions:  In cases where before the election, the EVP signifies he is incapable to serve as the next President for the following year(e.g. transfer of school), the current President may be retained as long as he/she will still be studying in the next school year/term.  If the current President is also incapable (e.g. graduating), a snap election for the office of the President will be conducted before the election of the EVP and EXECOM. (see Appendix C for Snap Election Guidelines)  In another case where the President and/or the elected EVP is incapable of continuing his service in the current position, for reasons such as, transfer of school or health problems, an emergency election will be conducted for that position, following the same procedure as that of a regular Campus Election. 4. The current EXECOM members who are qualified to be candidates, but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility as an EVP or EXECOM, should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted no later than 5 weeks before Election Day to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. 5. The Senior Sister position will be appointed through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be from the current Assistant Vice President (AVP) positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads. 6. Vice-Presidents in the EXECOM who will not be graduating in the next school year/term will are automatic candidates for the EVP position. 7. The College President and College Senior Sister positions will also be appointed through proper discernment of the current College President and College Senior Sister. If no successor has been tapped before the end of the term, it is the discretion of the EVP and President as to who will hold the position in the next school year/term. There will be no election for these positions because their role in the college is also purely pastoral. Both the College President and College Senior Sister’s act as Household Heads in their own college. 8. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC to the electorate. This is because YFC believes in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and selfpromotion must be avoided.

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9. All members of the electorate are required to attend and listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day. 10. At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will set a meeting with the EVP, Senior Sister, EXECOM, College Presidents and College Senior Sisters to nominate candidates for the EXECOM positions from the College Presidents and Senior Sisters. All nominated candidates for EXECOM will be reviewed and approved by the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer. o

As each voter submits his/her ballot, the COMELEC immediately tallies it in a confidential tally sheet. This tally sheet may, from time to time, be checked by the Campus Moderator, Program Volunteer and the Campus Couple Coordinator. Once the last ballot is in, the COMELEC should double-check the tally. The Program Volunteer and Campus Moderator will audit the tally of the COMELEC. After the tally, the COMELEC will then turn the results over to both the outgoing President and Program Volunteer (each of them will be given a copy of the results).

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Announcement of the new set of officers will be done in the Induction Party.

11. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again. 12. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. 13. Announcement and presentation of the new EVP and the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party. 14. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year.

THE ELECTORATE: EXECOM Election: College Presidents and College Senior Sisters EVP Election: College Presidents, College Senior Sisters and the EXECOM THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Nominated by the President, Senior Sister, EXECOM, College Presidents and College Senior Sisters.

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EVP: Current Vice Presidents of the EXECOM offices Note: In case the current Vice-Presidents are graduating students, see Appendix B for the EVP Qualification Guidelines.

ELECTION PREPARATION CHECKLIST        

Venue Sound system / microphones Registration / Attendance sheets Ballot boxes (1 for each position) Ballots Tally sheets Overhead projector Guitar(s)

FULL BLOWN CAMPUSES ELECTION SCHEDULE 00:00 – 00:30 00:30 – 00:45 00:45 – 01:30 01:30 – 01:45 01:45 – 02:00 02:00 – 02:15 02:15 – 03:00 03:00 – 03:15 03:15 – 03:30 03:30 – 03:45 03:45 – 04:15 04:15 – 04:30

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Gathering / Registration Worship ”Commitment Talk” Reflection Break / Snacks Gather / Teaching / Singing of songs “Choosing Our Leaders” Reflection EXECOM Election EVP Election Praisefest Announcement of Induction Party Schedule

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SAMPLE TIME FRAME FOR ELECTIONS No later than its mid-year evaluation planning.

EXECOM determines Election Day. COMELEC Chairman submits COMELEC roster to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer

At least 8 weeks (2 mo.) before Election Day

Campus Moderator and CPV approves the roster of COMELEC members.

At least 6 Weeks (1½ mos.) before Election Day

COMELEC begins preparation for the Election Day (i.e. reserves election venue, prepares materials, etc.)

At least 6 Weeks (1½ mos.) before Election Day

COMELEC determines the qualified candidates and submits it to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer.

At least 5 Weeks before Election Day

Upon approval of the Campus Moderator and CPV, COMELEC distributes resume forms to all qualified candidates.

At least 4 Weeks before Election Day

COMELEC collects and collates all resume forms.

At least 3 Weeks before Election Day

COMELEC distributes to the Electorate the “Election Candidates Information Summary” and the “Guidelines for Election”

At least 1 Week before Election Day

Election Day Anytime before the end of classes

Induction Party / Turnover Ceremony

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INDUCTION PARTY The last task of the COMELEC is to organize an induction party in order to present to the whole Campus its new set of officers. The format and theme of the party is the discretion of the COMELEC, with the approval of the Campus Moderator, as long as there is a 30 minute portion where the new set of officers can be presented, inducted and anointed (prayed over). Induction Ceremony Sequence 1. The present President gives a short exhortation on servant-hood, explaining that in YFC, leadership is not ruling but serving and caring for God’s people. 2. Induction: Washing of the Feet Ceremony  After the out-going President’s explanation of servant-hood, he will then call on stage the new set of officers starting from the EXECOM to the President. As each person is called, the outgoing officer will share a short honoring for the newly elected officer that will succeed him/her.  Before the ceremony a pre-selected group of “preferably new members” are asked to sit in front – one for every new officer. Each new officer stands behind.  The Gospel narrating the time Jesus washed His disciples’ feet is read.  After the Gospel narration, each member of incoming EXECOM washes the feet of the person in front of him. Each EXECOM member should say a prayer of commitment to the Lord and for the group as he / she washes the feet of the person assigned to him / her. 3. Once all the new EXECOM members have expressed their commitment to serve through the “washing of the feet”, the outgoing president leads the whole campus in praying over the new Core Group and EXECOM. 4. After the pray-over, the incoming President may give an exhortation / response on behalf of the new EXECOM that leads to a Praisefest. 5. Sample Induction Party Schedule: 00:00 – 00:30 00:30 – 00:45 00:45 – 02:00 02:00 – 02:45 02:45 – 03:00

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Gathering / Registration Worship Short Exhortation by the out-going President ”Washing of the Feet Ceremony” Pray Over / Praisefest Snacks / Fellowship / Socialization

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Appendix A EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES CHAPTER LEVEL CAMPUSES BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: These qualifications are set to make sure that there is proper basis of knowing who the eligible candidates are. It also gives the members the assurance that they are voting for leaders who are pastorally mature and appropriately skilled for the mission.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EVP:

1. Must not be a graduating student in the next school year/term. 2. Must be serving as a current household head or higher. 3. Must have completed his first year of the YFC PFO Track. EXCEPTIONS AND CASES: In special cases where no one meets the above qualifications, the EXECOM will have to discern for a maximum of five (5) possible candidates regardless of the above qualifications. If only one person meets the above qualifications, he will automatically be a candidate and the EXECOM will have to discern two or three additional candidates regardless of the above qualifications. 1. For Campuses other than a Household level, since most of the EXECOM Vice-Presidents are either in their second to the last or their last term of college, the EVP candidates do not necessarily have to come from the EXECOM. The COMELEC determines the qualified candidates according to the specified qualifications. However, if there are Vice-Presidents in the EXECOM who will not be graduating in the next school year/term, they will automatically be candidates for the EVP position.

2. All candidates must pass or conform all qualifications listed.

3. At least five (5) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC must be able to determine the qualified candidates for EVP and must present it to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer for approval (see Time Frame).

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Appendix B EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

CLUSTER LEVEL and FULL BLOWN CAMPUSES BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must not be a graduating student in the next school year/term. 2. Must have completed his first year of the YFC PFO Track. 3. Must have served at least one year as a Campus EXECOM or College President or Household Head.-

EXCEPTIONS AND CASES 1. All Vice-Presidents in the EXECOM who will not be graduating in the next school year/term will automatically be candidates for the EVP position, but if in case they will all be graduating in the next school year/term, the COMELEC will have to identify candidates from the Household Heads and Members based on the qualifications. 2. In another case, if only one of the Vice-Presidents will not be graduating in the next school year/term, he will automatically be a candidate for the EVP position, while the COMELEC will have to identify additional candidates based on the qualifications. 3. The Qualifications for EVP is used only if any of the above mentioned conditions happen.

4. At least five (5) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC must be able to determine the qualified candidates for EVP and must present it to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer for approval (see Time Frame). 5. All qualifications must be passed for a leader/member to qualify to be a candidate for the EVP position.

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Appendix C SNAP ELECTION GUIDELINES A Snap Election is a special election for the office of the President or Executive Vice President. It is held only if any of the following conditions arise: CONDITION 1:

If before the school year/term ends, the current EVP signifies that he is incapable to serve as President for the following school year.

CONDITION 2:

If in the middle of the current school year/term, the President signifies that he is unable to continue his role as President for the remainder of the school year.

CONDITION 3:

If in the middle of the current school year/ term, the EVP signifies that he is unable to continue his role as EVP for the remainder of the school year.

CONDITION 1 - If before the school year ends, the current EVP signifies that he is incapable to serve as President for the following school year. 1. When Condition 1 is met, a Snap Election will be conducted at least one to two (1-2) weeks before the Election Day. 2. The snap election is to select the replacement of the EVP, thus eventually, becoming the nextterm President. 3. The Campus Program Volunteer must first have a one-on-one dialogue with the EVP at least three (3) weeks before the Election Day to know the reasons why he cannot take on the responsibility of President for the next school year/term. If his reasons are valid (e.g. transfer of school, discontinue schooling due to financial problems, health problem), the CPV will then give a go signal to the President to schedule a Snap Election. 4. The CPV must continue to exhort and encourage the EVP to take on the responsibility as incoming-President. However, if the EVP still declines after enough encouragement of the CVP, the CPV will then give a go signal to the COMELEC Chairman to continue with the schedule of the Snap Election. 5. If there are two or more EXECOM Vice-Presidents who will still be studying in the next school year, they are automatic candidates for the next-term President. But, if there is only one, the Snap Election will not be held, and this lone EXECOM VP will automatically take on the role of the next-term President. However, if none of the EXECOM Vice-Presidents will be studying in the next school year/term, then the current President, the EVP, Senior Sister and EXECOM will meet to nominate the next-term Presidential candidates. These candidates are the ones to be voted for in the snap election. 6. The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer must oversee the Snap Election. 7. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again. 154

8. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. The ballots will be tallied by the current President and Campus Program Volunteer. The winning candidate will be announced right after the tallying of the votes. 9. The EVP-elect will be prayed-over by the Campus Program Volunteer together with the Campus Moderator, President, Senior Sister, and EXECOM.

THE ELECTORATE: President, Senior Sister, EVP, and EXECOM (College Presidents and College Senior Sisters are part of the Electorate for Full-Blown Campuses) THE CANDIDATES: Vice-Presidents of the EXECOM Offices / Nominated candidates

CONDITION 2 - If in the middle of the current school year/term, the President signifies that he is unable to continue his role as President for the remainder of the school year/term 1. The Executive Vice President automatically takes on the role as President and his term of office is until the end of the next school year. 2. The Snap Election will select the office of the EVP. 3. The Campus Program Volunteer must first schedule a one-on-one dialogue with the President to know the reasons why he is unable to continue his role as President. If his reasons are valid (e.g. transfer of school, discontinue schooling due to financial crisis, health problem), the CPV will then give a go signal to the EVP to schedule a Snap Election. 4. The CPV must continue to exhort and encourage the President to remain and finish his term of office. However, if the President still declines after enough encouragement of the CPV, the CPV will then give a go signal to the EVP to continue with the schedule the Snap Election. 5. If there are two or more EXECOM Vice-Presidents who are not in their second to the last or their last year of college, they are automatic candidates for EVP. But, if there is only one, the Snap Election will not be held and this lone EXECOM VP will automatically take on the role of EVP. However, if all of the EXECOM Vice-Presidents are in their second to the last or last year of college, the current President, EVP, Senior Sister and EXECOM will meet to nominate EVP candidates. These candidates are the ones to be voted for in the snap election. 6. The term of office of the elected EVP is until the end of the next school year. So, for Chapter Level Campuses, there will be no Campus Election at the end of the school year whereas for Cluster Level and Full-Blown Campuses, Campus Election will only be for the EXECOM offices. 7. The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer must oversee the Snap Election. 8. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again. 9. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. The ballots will be tallied by the current EVP and Campus Program Volunteer. The winning candidate will be announced right after the tallying of the votes. 155

10. The President-elect will be prayed-over by the Campus Program Volunteer together with the Campus Moderator, Senior Sister, EVP and EXECOM.

THE ELECTORATE: President, Senior Sister, EVP, and EXECOM (College Presidents and College Senior Sisters are part of the Electorate for Full-Blown Campuses) THE CANDIDATES: Vice-Presidents of the EXECOM Offices / Nominated candidates

CONDITION 3 - If in the middle of the current school year/ term, the EVP signifies that he is unable to continue his role as EVP for the remainder of the school year/term. 1. The Snap Election will be for the office of the Executive Vice President. 2. The Campus Program Volunteer must first schedule a one-on-one with the EVP to know the reasons why he is unable to continue his role as EVP. If his reasons are acceptable (e.g. transfer of school, discontinue schooling due to financial crisis, health problem), the CPV will then give a go signal to the President to schedule a Snap Election, if not, the CPV must exhort and encourage the EVP to continue and finish his term. However, if the EVP still declines after enough encouragement of the CPV, the CPV will then give a go signal to the President to schedule a Snap Election. 3. If there are two or more EXECOM Vice-Presidents who are not in their second to the last or their last year of college, they are automatic candidates for EVP. But, if there is only one, the Snap Election will not be held and this lone EXECOM VP will automatically take on the role of EVP. However, if all of the EXECOM Vice-Presidents are in their second to the last or last year of college, the current President, EVP, Senior Sister and EXECOM will meet to nominate EVP candidates. These candidates are the ones to be voted for in the snap election. 4. The term of office of the elected EVP is until the end of the next school year. So, for Chapter Level Campuses, there will be no Campus Election at the end of the school year whereas for Cluster Level and Full-Blown Campuses, Campus Election will only be for the EXECOM offices. 5. The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer must oversee the Snap Election. 6. In the Election ballot counting, in the event that two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, hence a tie or multi-way tie, these candidates will each be given a chance to share to the electorate their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). This is done at the Election venue. After listening to the candidates’ sharings, the electorate will be given a chance to vote again. 7. If in case, after the second voting is done and there is still no winning candidate, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. 8. The EVP-elect will be prayed-over by the Campus Program Volunteer together with the Campus Moderator, President, Senior Sister, and EXECOM.

THE ELECTORATE: President, Senior Sister, EVP, and EXECOM (College Presidents and College Senior Sisters are part of the Electorate for Full-Blown Campuses) THE CANDIDATES: Vice-Presidents of the EXECOM Offices / Nominated candidates

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SNAP ELECTION SCHEDULE 00:00 – 00:30 00:30 – 00:45 00:45 – 01:00 01:00 – 01:15

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01:15 – 01:45 : 01:45 – 02:00 : 02:00 – 02:15 02:15 – 02:30 02:30 – 02:45 02:45 – 03:00

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Gathering Teaching of Songs Worship Exhortation In this part, the Campus Program Volunteer will give a short exhortation stressing the importance of electing a President who will lead the Campus in the next school year/term. Election Break / Snacks The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer will tally the results. Gather / Teaching / Singing of songs Announcement of Results Pray-over and Praisefest Announcements

SNAP ELECTION CHECKLIST      

Venue Sound system / microphones Registration / Attendance sheeT Ballot box Ballots Tally sheet

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Appendix D (Sample EXECOM Election Ballots for Cluster Level Campuses)

ELECTION BALLOT

OFFICE OF DOCUMENTATION

VICE PRESIDENT:

_____________________________________________________________

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT:

_____________________________________________________________

(Acts 1:24): “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.”

Voter’s Name ______________________________________________________

Voter’s Signature ____________________________________________________

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(Sample EVP Election Ballots for Chapter & Cluster Level Campuses)

ELECTION BALLOT

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

_____________________________________________________________

(Acts 1:24): “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.” Voter’s Name _______________________________________________________

Voter’s Signature ____________________________________________________

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Appendix E (Sample Tally Sheets)

Executive Vice-Presidential Tally

Name

# of votes

Vice-Presidential Tally for Documentation

Name

# of votes

Assistant Vice-Presidential Tally for Documentation

Name

# of votes

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Appendix F (Sample RESUME Form) Name: ________________________________________________________________ Graduating next school year?  Yes  No (Check “NO” if you are currently an officer and a Graduating student who will proceed to further or advanced schooling in this campus and will still be able to serve as EXECOM or EVP if elected.) (Note: Not included here are “Course” and “Year” to discourage the electorate’s possible biases regarding a person’s age, academic course or year, which have little bearing on one’s capability to serve.) What are the five most important achievements or positions you have held? When? 1

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Academic Standing: (adapt to the academic rating system of your campus)  Probation  Warning  Good Standing  Dean’s list  Cum Laude In one line or sentence, what is your mission statement or favorite quote?

What is your personal dream or vision for the campus?

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Appendix G (Sample of ‘Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet’) NAME

YFC 1    

5 Most Important Achievements or Positions Held

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Current VP Special Projects Unit Head in Mandaluyong (Oct 2001 to June 2002) st Batch Head in JPIA (1 sem, SY 2003-2004) Project Head, Slam Dunk Tournament (JPIA, 2nd sem, SY 2003-2004) Member, Mission Team to Uganda, May 2003

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Academic Standing Mission Statement or Favorite Quote Personal Dream or Vision for the campus

Good Standing

“I can do all things through God who strengthens me.”

Empowered Chapters

Current Engineering College Rep to Student Council Authored Student Council resolution lobbying for increased powers of the Student Regent. Resolution approved by University Regents. (Nov 2004) Representative of SMS High School to UN ‘Youth Rights’ Conference in Brussels (Sept 2002) President, Student Council, SMS High School (SY 20022003) Member, Mission Team to Uganda, May 2003 Dean’s List

“To know that one life has breathed easier because I have lived… this is to have succeeded.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Double in numbers by the end of the year

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Member, Promo Team, YFC Week 2004  Member, Metro Manila Theater Council, (April 2001 to present) ………………. …………….. ………….

YFC 4 

Team Leader, Power Camp for JPIA (Aug 2004)  Marketing Head, YFC Week 2004 …………………. …………….. …………

Good Standing

Good Standing

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THE ELECTION REMINDERS (To be given along with the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” and the Election schedule and venue information) 1. Read and review the Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet well so you will be guided in choosing whom to vote. Do not base your vote SOLELY on the candidate’s titles and achievements in this sheet. 2. Choose someone who can Lead, Guide and be a Witness; someone with a good relationship with Jesus. 3. Set aside a special time to pray for the elections every day. You may add a few extra minutes to your prayer time. Pray for at least one week before the elections. 4. Make a decision only on the day of the elections. 5. Choose the person whom you believe in your heart that God is choosing to lead the group. Our prayer (Acts 1:24): “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.” 6. No campaigning for a candidate. You can have open discussions about the candidates, but you cannot reveal whom you will choose (because that is equivalent to endorsing a particular candidate).

Sample Ballot

ELECTION BALLOT VICE PRESIDENT: ________________________________________________________

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT: ________________________________________________________

(Acts 1:24): “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.”

Voter’s Name _______________________________________________________ Voter’s Signature _____________________________________________________

THE COMMITMENT st

1 Session of the Campus Election OBJECTIVES 1. To have the electorate realize the importance of being committed to the Vision of Couples for Christ. 2. To have the electorate realize that through commitment can we truly move forward in the mission. SPEAKERS PROFILE 1. A Campus Program Volunteer (CPV), Mission Volunteer or Fulltime Pastoral Worker. 2. An EXECOM Vice-President who is a good advocate of commitment in his service. DYNAMICS 1. Opening AVP Presentation. This is optional; if the COMELEC can make a video that depicts scenes of individuals showing great commitment. 2. Talk Proper. 3. Sharing 4. Reflection. TALK OUTLINE:

I. The Vision CFC VISION: Families in the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth. YFC has a very ambitious goal. Together with the rest of the CFC Community, it plans to change the world! Imagine this… no more wars, no more crime, no more indifference! It will all be replaced by love. It will do this by introducing everybody to Jesus Christ. It plans to conquer the world. However, to conquer the world, it needs committed soldiers. What does commitment mean? II. Three Stories to Help Explain ‘Commitment’ A. Involvement vs. commitment – the Continental Breakfast. A continental breakfast is made up of bacon and eggs. Two animals are needed to create it – a chicken and a pig. A chicken is ‘involved’ in making the continental breakfast. A pig is ‘committed’. The chicken offers its egg while the pig offers its entire self. To be truly committed, our call is to be just like the pig; to give our all and to offer everything to God. Commitment is giving our whole lives, heart and mind, to the mission. B. Perseverance – “Burn your boats.” In 1519, the conquistador Hernando Cortes set sail for the Americas with 600 Spanish soldier. He landed on the east coast of Mexico, the land of the Aztecs. His men heard stories of 3

ferocious Indians and asked him to turn back. Instead, he ordered all their ships burned. Left with no means to retreat, his men were forced to conquer, and conquer they did. Hernando Cortes came to be known in history as the greatest conquistador of the Americas. When we commit, we don’t play safe. We don’t think, “I’ll only stay here while its comfortable, but I’ll get out when its not.” You jump in and fight for the mission until it is achieved, whether it’s fun or not. Commitment is accepting how difficult it may get but still saying yes to the Lord without always looking back. C. Commitment encourages others to be committed – The Civil War Story During the American Civil War, the Union army was pinned in a town by Confederate artillery positioned on an overlooking hill. The officers of this Union army decided to send a unit to make a diversionary charge up the hill while the rest of the army would escape. The unit was bound to be completely destroyed – it was a suicide mission. In the middle of the diversionary attack, one man in the unit decided, “If I’m going to die, I might as well make this a real attack.” He charged up the hill for real. The other men in his unit saw him and were encouraged by his act, so they charged up the hill, too. The Confederate forces were weaker than they thought, and upon seeing the charge, thought it was a full-scale attack. The Confederate forces retreated, and the diversionary unit took the hill. To be committed is to know that you are not alone in this mission and that you have others with you. Our commitment must be an example for others to follow, so that they too will be committed. Our commitment must bring out the commitment of others. III. Commitment at its fullness. A. Commitment means truly pursuing the mission and vision of YFC. Here are some examples of commitment: 1. If you are an officer of another organization, does that mean you have to quit being active in YFC? No, on the condition that you can justify that you are pursuing the mission and vision by being an officer in that organization. Are you introducing Jesus to the people you come in contact with in your organization? Are you being a good example? 2. Being committed is letting the officers of YFC know what kind of work you are good at so they know where best to assign you. 3. Being committed is to be able to do work assigned to you even if you’re not in the mood to do it. 4. Being committed is working and bonding with your brothers and sisters whether you get along with them or not. 5. If you are a household leader, being committed means loving your members whether you get along with them or not, and being faithful to conduct your household meetings twice a month. 6. Also, if you are a household leader, it means being willing to be a candidate for elected office. B. Attitudes of a committed person: 1. I will not wait for things to happen. I will make things happen. 2. I will not wait for the work to be exciting. I will make it exciting. 3. I will not wait for somebody to tell me what to do but I will seek what I can do. 4. I do not have to know everything to be effective. I can learn as I go along. 4

5. I do not have to like the people I work with but I can love them nevertheless.

IV. Our response today Today, we will choose the leaders of this army, this chapter. We believe that if you choose a set of leaders, you must be willing to bleed with them. If you want the privilege of voting for next year’s EXECOM, you must promise to be willing to fight by their side.

V. Sharing and Reflection After the talk, one or two pre-selected sharers will be asked to share how they experienced commitment. Afterwards, volunteers from the audience may also be allowed to share. After, participants in the election will be given time to reflect on their commitment to the Lord and the Campus Chapter and if they are ready and willing to be committed and support whomever the Lord chooses to lead the group, whether it’s the person they vote or not. Reflection Songs may be sung during the reflection.

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CHOOSING OUR LEADERS 2

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Session of the Campus Election

OBJECTIVES 1. To guide the electorate in choosing their leaders well. 2. To make the electorate realize the proper posture of their hearts in choosing leaders. SPEAKERS PROFILE 1. Campus President or Executive Vice-President (EVP). DYNAMICS 1. Opening AVP Presentation. This is optional; if the COMELEC can make a video that depicts scenes of individuals showing great commitment. 2. Talk Proper. 3. Reflection. 4. Election. TALK OUTLINE: I.

INTRODUCTION

Acts 1:15-26 The Choice of Successors In the past, YFC leaders were chosen by the discernment of the full-time workers or couple coordinators in- charge of the YFC group. Now, though still practiced, this tradition has proven to be inefficient because of how YFC has rapidly grown, in parishes and in the campuses. Every school year we see the need to choose leaders from among us to be witnesses of the Lord’s goodness. Just like the apostles, we are called to take on the responsibility of ensuring the continuation of the mission in our campus. Thus the responsibility of choosing the right leaders to continue leading us towards the vision is put in our hands.

II. How Do We Choose? a. Three criteria: Someone who can LEAD, someone who can GUIDE, someone who can WITNESS.

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1. Lead – with Leadership skills. Someone who can bring people together to accomplish work. Can motivate, can organize. 2. Guide – has a pastoral mind and heart. Knows how to take care of people. Knows how to love. 3. Witness – can lead people to Jesus, largely by example. Although LEADING, GUIDING and WITNESSING is important in a leader, we must also NOT overlook the candidate’s academic standing, and the candidate’s over-all character in the school. Though this can be also regarded as witnessing, this shows the candidate’s reputation with the administration and faculty in the school, to other organizations and to the campus in general. Does the candidate have good rapport with the administration or other organizations he/she is in? Does the faculty see the candidate as academically sound? Is the candidate consistently excellent with his/her academics?

III. The Anointing of David 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Lord said to Samuel: “How long will you grieve for Saul, whom I have rejected as king of Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and be on your way. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have chosen my king from among his sons… I myself will tell you what to do; you are to anoint for me the one I point out to you.” Samuel did as the Lord commanded… As they came, he looked at Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is here before him.” But the Lord said to Samuel: “Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord sees the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him before Samuel, who said, “The Lord has not chosen him.” Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” In the same way Jesse presented seven sons before Samuel, but Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any one of these.” Then Samuel asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, who is tending the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send for him; we will not begin the sacrificial banquet until he arrives here.” Jesse sent and had the young man brought to them. He was ruddy, a youth handsome to behold and making a splendid appearance. The Lord said, “There – anoint him, for this is he!” Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and from that day on, the spirit of the Lord rushed upon David. God does not judge the way man does. In choosing our leaders, we may have our own wants bu knowing what God wants is best for us. Just like Samuel, let us constantly pray to God so that He may speak to us and guide us to choose the leaders that He wants for us.

IV. Conclusion As Jesus’ modern day disciples, let us all learn from His disciples long ago and pray the same prayer that they used long ago: “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.” 7

V. Reflection and Elections After the talk, participants are given time to pray and ask to Lord to affirm or correct their decisions on whom to vote into office. The Music ministry will be playing songs of reflections until the end of the voting process.

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APPENDIX 9

CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS (YFC Campus Constitution)

CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST _______________________ CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS PREAMBLE We, the students of (Name of the Educational Institution) and likewise members of CFC Youth for Christ, having experienced the Lord Jesus, touching and changing our lives, see the need of personally taking up the call of our Institute and of the Church to proclaim Christ's message to all men and especially to our fellow students. In drawing up this Constitution and By-laws, we put down in writing and signify our individual and collective response to this call. May the grace of our Lord Jesus and His blessings always be with us and our Campus in this endeavor. ARTICLE I: Nature of the Organization Sec. 1 Sec. 2

NAME The name of the organization shall be CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST. AFFILIATION 2.1 CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST – (Name of the Educational Institution) is affiliated to the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc. and the network of its corresponding family ministries within the Philippines and abroad, in both school and community-based groups; CFC Singles for Christ, CFC Youth for Christ, CFC Kids for Christ, CFC Handmaids of the Lord, and CFC Servants of the Lord. 2.2 This campus will participate in activities and endeavors of the bigger body of CFC Youth for Christ (YFC), and will often have its own activities as a campus considering the schedules, needs and character of the Institution and its students.

ARTICLE II: Declaration of Vision and Mission Sec. 1

MISSION AND VISION The Mission and Vision of CFC Youth for Christ – _________ Campus is based on the words of scripture, to "Unite all things in Christ" (Eph. 1:10). It is a response to the call of our Church leadership and our society to proclaim Christ to all men. The Vision is “A Renewed and United Society in Christ through the Campuses”.

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Driven by the Holy Spirit, transformed by the love of Christ, and one with the Catholic Church, YFC Campus-Based Program is a youth ministry of Couples for Christ that renews the society by raising servant leaders grounded on Christian values and witnessing God through the campuses. The Mission is “Empowering God’s Witnesses in the Campuses that will transform the Society” We are YFC Campus Based. We are committed to live in God’s righteousness and holiness, evangelizing university students through a life of love and service; we shall work for the renewal of the youth that will embrace God and His commission, build generations of Christian leaders, in the pursuit of making our studies relevant to our commitment to the society and to God. Sec. 2

OBJECTIVES 2.1 To provide a healthy and Catholic Christian support environment for its members in the Campus. (E.g. Through prayer meetings, teachings, peer counseling etc.) 2.2 To help establish a foundation based on Christian values and principles on its members and students, in general to prepare them for the challenges they will be facing in their professional career and life in general during and after they leave the campus. (E.g. through "Career Direction Seminars" by connecting them to Singles for Christ). 2.3 To evangelize and re - evangelize students by providing avenues where Christ and His gospel can be proclaimed. 2.4 To be of service to the Church and the educational institution that I am in by supporting and participating in its endeavors.

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PHILOSOPHY We in CFC Youth for Christ believe, 3.1 That God is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ, 3.2 That this call is not exclusive, but is shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, color, nationality, status and beliefs in life; 3.3 That the youth have a very special place in God's heart, and that they in return could cultivate a very deep sense of love of God, and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something that they truly desire, 3.4 That the youth have a vibrant, energetic, dynamic and free-spirited nature rather than denying this nature and forcing the youth into a mold that satisfies our own perception of Christianity and holiness. We accept their nature, not curtailing it, but re-channeling it into an active expression of submission to and participation in God’s call to evangelization, 3.5 That the youth who detached themselves from God have not done so because of their own liking or plan, but also because of societal deficiencies in family life, education and government structures; 3.6 That the youth are full of ideas and are blessed by the Lord with talents, that the youth are in need of friends and role models, and therefore should be given the opportunity to develop these skills and relationships in a healthy Catholic Christian environment.

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3.7 That the youth realizes the need to make decisions in life but they should also know that as they do so, God should always be an inseparable part of these decisions knowing also that they are future leaders of families and societies; we realize that their future depends on how they are molded today as God's children; 3.8 That the youth can be responsible as long as they are aptly guided, taken care of and loved. 3.9 That the youth grows, not only from what they receive, but more through with what they are able to share with others, 3.10 That the youth are at the forefront of a spiritual battle and that the evil one knows just as much; that evil intends to deceive, confuse, mislead, and even initiate the youth into his evil plans which comes in the form of day to day experiences in family life, school, society, relationships, values and practices, music, language and ideals; 3.11 But we also believe that as the plan of God unfolds for the youth, there is nothing and no one that can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus (as said in Holy Scriptures in Romans 8:3839). His love is our source of wisdom and His life becomes our model in helping build this present and future life for the youth. 3.12 Our Philosophy is a statement of victory for Christ's youth. It is a declaration of active submission to the will of God - primarily believing that the true purpose in life is to serve God above all things. Sec. 4

COVENANT The covenant of a CFC Youth for Christ member: 1. I am special because I am a son / daughter of God. * I will spend time in personal prayer where I can grow in loving, honoring and serving Him. * I will learn and grow in living out the ideals and principles of my Lord Jesus. * I believe that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. * I will Not dishonor the Lord through drunkenness drugs or immorality * I will participate actively in the life of my Church. 2. My family is God’s gift to me. * I will love, honor and respect my parents in spite of whatever state or circumstances they are in, * I believe that my blood brothers and sisters are God’s gift to me. *I will strive to grow in unity and understanding towards them. * I will be a source of healing to whatever brokenness or hurt. 3. It is a privilege to be studying in my school. * I will show love and loyalty to the Lord and to my school by being an excellent student. * I will take responsibility in my studies. * I will respect school authorities. * I will build good relationships with the people in my school. 4. I belong to the bigger family of CFC Youth for Christ. * I will relate in love and loyalty to the brothers and sisters from other schools, cities, provinces, states and countries. 11

* I will serve the Lord in YFC in whatever way I can, whenever and wherever the Lord chooses to call me. * I will follow the directions of my elders and leaders in YFC. 5. God has a special purpose in allowing me to be born and to live in this country. * I commit to love and serve my country with all my heart. * I will respect our culture, our traditions and our values.

ARTICLE III: The Organization and its Components Sec. 1

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Couples for Christ (CFC) is a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life with a vision of families in the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth and a mission to build the church of the home and the church of the poor. CFC Youth for Christ is the youth ministry of Couples for Christ with five different programs, YFC Campus-Based being one of it. CFC Youth for Christ

TORCH

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High School-Based

Community-Based

Campus-Based

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OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE 2.1 Area Structure (with the Couple for Christ Area affiliation) SECTOR/PROV’L/COUNTRY CAMPUS COUPLE SECTOR/PROV’L/COUNTRY CAMPUS YOUTH HEAD

AREA/SECTOR CAMPUS COORDINATOR & YOUTH HEAD

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2.1.1 (In-Campus) Service Structure

PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

VP/AVP EVANGELIZATION N

VP/AVP SECIAL PROJECTS

VP/AVP DOCUMENTATION

VP/AVP MARKETING & FINANCE

VP/AVP SOCIO-POLITICAL

2.1.2Pastoral Structure The pastoral structure in the YFC Campus-based program follows that of the structure in the Community Based program and runs independently of the organizational service structure. PRESIDENT AND SENIOR SISTER

HOUSEHOLD HEAD MEMBERS HEA

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MEMBERSHIP General Membership The Membership of CFC Youth for Christ- (Name of the Educational Institution) Campus shall be composed of young people from the different Colleges. Though it is a Catholic organization, CFC Youth for Christ- (Name of the Educational Institution) accepts young people of other religions. Primary Membership The primary membership of CFC Youth for Christ- __________ Campus are those students currently enrolled in the institution who are already part of existing CFC Youth for Christ Program. 13

Sustaining Membership CFC Youth for Christ opens its membership to all students who express their desire to live out the vision and mission of Youth for Christ. Such students must undergo a three-day Camp (named YFC Youth Camp) or a month long series of sessions, which is the entry point to CFC Youth for Christ (please refer to the Youth Camp Manual). Sec.4

THE HOUSEHOLD 4.1 A household is a group of 4-5 male members and 4-5 female members grouped according to natural groupings (i.e. age group, interests, chemistry and background) where they can experience peer support environment, friendship, love. It is the basic support structure of YFC. 4.2 It is led by a brother and a sister. The brother is the Household Head. 4.3 It is through these households that members will receive nourishment in their Christian lives and have a venue for service for the group, the community and the school.

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THE CHAPTER 5.1 A Chapter shall be composed of three (3) to five (5) households. A brother and a sister shall also lead a chapter. The brother shall be the designated Chapter Head. It shall oversee the activities and shall have pastoral cover over the household heads.

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THE CLUSTER 6.1 A Cluster shall be composed of three (3) to five (5) chapters. A brother and a sister shall also lead a cluster. The brother shall be the designated Cluster Head .

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CAMPUS SUB-GROUPS 7.1 THE CORE GROUP 7.1.1 All pastoral heads, the President, Executive Vice-President and the Senior Sister (female counterpart of the president) form the Campus Core Group. 7.1.2 The Core Group (CG) household meetings are regularly held twice a month, as this will provide the pastoral support for the household leaders. 7.2 Executive Committee (EXECOM) Every year, depending on the size and growth of each YFC campus group, 10 male and 10 female are chosen among all the Household leaders by election to govern the whole group in the school. This governing body is referred to as the “Executive Committee” or EXECOM. From the EXECOM flows the functional structure. a. lead the YFC group in the school. b. Represent the group in College-sponsored meetings. c. Personally Coordinate YFC activities with the College administration. d. lead, witness and guide their members in all activities of YFC. 7.3 Committees There are five basic committees within a YFC campus group, “Evangelization Committee”, “Special Projects Committee”, “Finance and Marketing Committee”, “Socio-Political” “Documentation Committee. 14

Heads of each committee have the prerogative of creating sub-committees depending on their needs. 7.4 The President’s Household 6.3.1 All the Presidents of the YFC campus groups are grouped either into households based on their corresponding areas of service or proximity of their respective campuses, or to their natural groupings (age, sex, interests, etc.). 6.3.2 The Presidents’ Household serves as a pastoral formation center for the Presidents to make sure they are in the right track both spiritually and emotionally. 6.3.3 The Presidents’ household may, at times, serve as a ministerial meeting in certain cases that consultation should be made to ensure efficiency and excellence in their upcoming projects. 6.3.4 The household meetings are held at least twice a month according to the availability of the members. It is a must that the presidents attend these meetings so that the CFC Fulltime Workers/ Campus Volunteers would know how to render support to them. Sec. 8 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 8.1 PRESIDENT -The President of the group must always be a brother, except in cases where the campus is an exclusive all-girls school); 8.1.1 The President is the household head of the campus EXECOM; it is his responsibility to ensure that the whole group functions properly in terms of their ministerial and pastoral role; he is the pastoral head of the EVP. 8.1.2 Makes sure that the whole group functions properly in terms of its activities (functional role). 8.1.3 Directions of the campus come from him as he consults with his/her household head or Couple Coordinator (e.g. in terms of camps and final schedules). He discusses this direction with the Executive Vice President (EVP) and allows the EVP to carry out / implement these plans. 8.1.4 The president calls the officers for meetings, opens and closes these meetings but also allows the EVP to preside the meeting. 8.1.5 With respect to decision making, in terms of planning and in solving problems the group may encounter, the president is called on to settle the matter. 8.1.6 The president also takes care of “external” affairs, taking the role of coordinating with other organizations or with a local campus parish or campus ministry/ chaplaincy; he is also the direct link and communication to the parishes. He is automatically the church liaison of his campus. 8.1.7 The president trains, and ensures that the EVP is ready to take on the responsibility for the next year. 8.1.8 Monitors the implementation of the YFC 3 Yr. Formation Track 8.1.9 The president sees to it that his campus remains connected, coordinated and follows the same thrusts of the other campuses / chapters within the YFC Campus program.

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Comment [C1]: WHERE IS EVP IN sec 2, Organizational Stucture? Comment [C2]: This is already in 8.1.2

8.2 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (The EVP must always be a brother, except In cases where the campus is an exclusive all-girls school) 8.2.1 The EVP is “president in training.” His term as president will begin the summer after the school year in which he was elected EVP. 8.2.2 The EVP runs the campus under the direction of the president. The president acts as the visionary leader of the YFC campus group and mentor of the EVP. 8.2.3 The EVP sees to it that the direction and plans discussed with and given by the President for the campus are carried out. 8.2.4 He should take care of the details and organize the Prayer meeting together with the VP for Evangelization 8.2.5 In charge of implementing the 3 year pastoral formation track.

8.3 SENIOR SISTER 8.3.1 The Senior Sister is the partner of the President for the year. She does not hold a formal/technical responsibility but acts as the pastoral head of the sisters. 8.3.2 She attends the Senior Sisters Household headed by their sister campus overseer. 8.3.3 She Is the household head of the sisters in the EXECOM. 8.3.4 Supports and helps the President in the execution of activities 8.4 VICE PRESIDENT – Evangelization 8.4.1 The VP for Evangelization oversees the preparation for all entry camps. 8.4.2 Assists household head assigned to lead a camp in conducting the Household Leaders Training with regards to the venue, speakers, rallies support from other household heads to visit this overnight training. 8.4.3 Assists household head assigned in leading a camp, in promoting the said activity, looking for a venue, speakers, youth camp workshop leaders, registration systems and materials, etc. 8.4.4 Creates various evangelization strategies (e.g. creative evangelization), together with the Campus President 8.4.5 Assists the EVP in conducting prayer meetings 8.4.6 Makes sure that pastoral formation and pastoral manuals are being used in the assemblies and households. 8.5 VICE PRESIDENT – Special Projects 8.5.1. Conceive, conceptualize, and executes activities for Creative Evangelization such as special forums, workshops, and other Campus Activities. 8.5.2 Handles the creative component of the organization. 8.5.3 Scouts for creative talents and handles the talent pool within the campus (e.g. Dance, band, modeling, acting, and other related talents). 8.5.4 Organizes and manages creative components within campus activities (e.g. Campus Tour) 8.5.5 Links to the YCOM program by attending YCOM Academy 8.5.6 Will be the point person of YCOM in the Campus in cases of area wide events/activities and conferences. 8.6 VICE PRESIDENT – Finance and Marketing 16

8.6.1 Responsible for the collection, allocation, disbursement and safekeeping of all funds of the local-campus based group in terms of budget, cash flow and petty cash funds. 8.6.2 Deals primarily with strategies to market and finance the activities of the campus. 8.6.3 Handles the resource-generating committee of the campus. 8.6.4 Submits regular financial reports every after activity and at the end of the term to the President.

8.7 VICE PRESIDENT – Documentation 8.7.1 Ensures every activity is documented in pictures, write ups and activity reports, and ensures that they are properly filed for future reference. A copy of the articles and reports shall be given to the Full time Mission Worker or Couple Coordinator assigned for that particular campus for analysis and reporting. 8.7.2 Keeps a directory of all the members and what households they are in, and provides members with concise directories for personal use. 8.7.3 Act as alumni relation officers, and should keep a directory of the alumni for future purposes. 8.7.4 Keeps all basic talk outlines needed (3 Year Formation Tracks, Household Manual etc.) and provide these outlines when needed. 8.7.5 Makes sure all announcements get to the members through the bulletin boards, log books, and other forms of media available. 8.7.6 May suggest other ways to document and inform members such as newsletters. 8.7.7 Attends and links to YCOM workshops and trainings. 8.8 VICE PRESIDENT – Socio Political 8.8.1 Creates campus activities that showcases and strengthens the advocacies of Youth for Christ (e.g. Greeneration, and ANCOP- Answering the Cry of the Poor) 8.8.2 Ensures that the campus takes part in the social dimensions of the (School?) community 8.8.3 Directs the campus’ participation in ANCOP together with the help of the YFC President, the Officers and YFC. 8.8.4 Act as the Point person of the whole school with regards to any Greeneration or ANCOP related activities. The following five officers act as the primary assistants/consultants and implementers of the VP. They are partners of their corresponding VP’s, and their authority comes from their VP: Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Evangelization Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Special Projects Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Finance and Marketing Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Documentation Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Socio - Political Sec.9

CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST FULLTIME PASTORAL WORKER/ MISSION VOLUNTEER 9.1 Initiates planning and implementation of area wide activities in the area 9.2 Monitors and tracks the progress of the campuses in the area

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9.3 Cascades YFC directions to the program couple coordinators and youth heads 9.4 Ensures proper implementation of the programs, formation tracks and

activities in the area 9.5 Guides and stress on the process of smooth leadership transitions in the campuses within the area Sec.10 THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODERATOR/ADVISER 10.1 The Moderator/ Adviser shall be an employee or a member of the faculty of the institution in compliance with the requirement proposed by the school administration. 10.2 The Moderator and the Adviser is the same, labels will depend on how the campus/university refer to them. 10.3 The Moderator/ Adviser shall guide the leadership of the Youth for Christ Campus especially with regards to College policies and activities. 10.4 The Moderator/ Adviser should fully understand the culture and way of life of Couples for Christ and CFC Youth for Christ (e.g. type of worship, terms, and activities). Sec.11 COUPLE COORDINATOR 11.1 The Couple Coordinator may be a parent of one of the members of CFC Youth for Christ, a faculty member or administrator, who is a member of CFC or any of its family ministries. He shall be appointed/ chosen as an added resource to provide pastoral cover over the CFC YFC Area Coordinators and the CFC Fulltime Pastoral Worker.

ARTICLE IV: Activities Sec.1

HOUSEHOLD MEETINGS 1.1 Bi-Monthly Household (support group) Meetings shall be scheduled depending on the personal and school schedules of each of the members of the household. 1.2 A separate planning session will be given to the Household Head to help him/her facilitate such meetings.

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ASSEMBLIES/PRAYER MEETINGS 2.1 Assemblies shall be held twice a month. The core group of leaders/ officers shall plan its activities. 2.2 The venue of such assemblies should be conducive to vibrant worship where singing, worship and praising will be an essential part of such prayers.

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YFC ENTRY CAMP or Youth Camp 3.1 A Youth Camp is the entry point for a youth into Youth for Christ and is considered as one of its primary means of evangelization. As such, the YFC Campus will sponsor camps on a regular basis, as long as it does not interfere with schedules of the school. 3.2 All Youth camps shall follow the official Youth Camp Manual of CFC Youth for Christ.

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4.1 Special activities, apart from the regular activities, can be conducted to enhance the growth of the YFC or other youths in the campus. “Career Direction Seminars”, forums on special topics such as “Handling Boy Girl Relationship”, "Love, Courtship and Marriage” and other topics relevant to the youth shall be scheduled from time to time by the Campus. Such activities may be open for non-members of YFC. 4.2 Members of Couples for Christ and its ministries may be invited to serve as resource speakers for such activities. a. Other activities maybe group studies, or tutorials. b. Members of Youth for Christ- ___________ Campus will also be invited to activities of Youth for Christ on the sectoral, provincial, national and international levels (e.g. Conferences, Mission Trips, Anniversaries, etc.) as this is usually sponsored/initiated by the CFC Family Ministries. c. Activities of the Institution, as coordinated with the adviser and leaders, shall also be made part of the schedule of the Campus. ARTICLE V: Amendments Sec.1

In order to fully suit the effect of all the principles of this constitution, all articles in this document that contradict any previous official document of CFC Youth for Christ, and/or any of the principles of their particular campuses are hereby considered null and void. Any of the said inconsistencies shall be recommended for amendments once found out to be such.

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All articles in this document may be amended as initiated by any member of the YFCCampus-based and approved initially by the officers/core group of the chapter, and by the CFC Youth for Christ Core Team through its designated representative. Said amendments are not enforceable unless approved by the CFC-YFC International Core Team.

Comment [C3]: Any member?

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Any amendment shall be ratified by the officers of the campus together with the couple coordinator and/or FTW with an affirmative note for the amendment equal to fifty percent plus one of the total numbers of the said core group of officers.

Comment [C4]: SCHOOL? Or CAMPUS?

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The YFC International Core Team ratified the foregoing proposed Constitution of the CFC-Youth for Christ Campus Based Program on June 2011. And was accordingly signed on officers of (Name of Campus)

(Date signed) , at ________________________________by the whose signature are hereunder affixed.

President

Executive Vice President

VP-Evangelization

VP-Documentation

VP-Special Projects

VP-Finance

_____________________________ VP – Socio Political

____________________________ Asst. VP – Socio Political

Asst. VP-Evangelization

Asst. VP-Documentation

Asst. VP-Special Projects

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ARTICLE VI: YFC Campus Based Electoral Procedure and Guideline “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry.” Acts 1:24 THE CAMPUS-BASED ELECTORAL PROCEDURE The number of households determine the level of the campus. Secondly, the growth level of the campus determines the electoral procedure to follow. Hence, not all YFC campus groups can practice the electoral procedure. Only Campuses with established chapters and clusters are eligible to have elections. It is important to determine your campus growth level. (For more information, refer to the YFC Campus Based Program Manual to determine the campus growth level.) The following procedures are for the YFC Campus Groups eligible for elections (Chapter and Cluster Level). Sec.1 DEFINITIONS

THE ELECTORATE. The electorate refers to the group of people who are entitled to vote. The people involved in the electorate vary depending on the Level of Growth the Campus is in. (Eg. Household Heads, Chapter Heads etc.) Members who are part of the electorate must be active members who are regularly attending Households and Prayer Meetings. THE CANDIDATES. These are members or current leaders of the organization who are qualified to hold specific positions in their Campus in the coming year. Their eligibility to run for a position depends on their pastoral growth and their growth as a leader. THE EXECOM ELECT. The EXECOM Elect refers to the winning candidates of any position. THE COMELEC. The Commission on Elections will be an ad hoc office created by and placed under the VP for Documentation. ELECTION DAY. Elections must be held before the last month of the present school year. ELECTION VENUE. The venue for the election must be formal in setting and big enough to accommodate the entire electorate body. It is advisable for the campus to conduct the election in a classroom or school function room or convention room. TERM OF OFFICE Refers to the length of time the EXECOM-elect serves in a particular position of office.

Sec.2 RATIONALE A YFC Campus group has a set of officers or “EXECOM” apart from its core group (its Household Heads up). YFC Campus groups find it necessary to have a set of officers in order to help the Campus institution (both the administration and the student body) understand the YFC structure by providing offices and titles that follow campus language (e.g. President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance etc…) 21

Comment [C5]: What does this mean? Growth Level or LEVEL only.or STATUS,

There are two basic reasons for institutionalizing the process of choosing a new set of officers in a Campus:

1. A campus officer only has one year to serve in the position he/she is in. For this reason, there is a need for a Campus Election to ensure smooth succession of leaders for continuity of vision and mission of YFC Campus Based program. 2. We believe that it is God who empowers the constituents to lead through His anointing – thus we allow the members to pray and discern well for their future leaders. Unlike secular or public elections, the YFC Campus Election provides a venue for the leaders and members to grow in their prayer life as they learn to discern for the next leaders in their Campus. As there is no campaigning, this also guides the members to have complete trust and confidence in their leaders when elected. Through proper prayer and discernment in the election process, the members learn to honor the anointing of their leaders.

Sec.3 COMELEC GUIDELINES The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) plays a very vital role in the Campus Election. They are an ad hoc office created by the Vice President for Documentation. 1. The Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer will serve as overseers of the COMELEC. 2. The outgoing President will automatically become the COMELEC Chairman of the Election. This will be the last responsibility of the President before the end of the school year/term. 3. For Chapter and Cluster Level Campuses, the Chapter Heads must recommend two (2) persons from their Chapter to be members of the COMELEC Roster. They must preferably be graduating students. Non-graduating students may be assigned if there are not enough graduating students in the Chapter. 4. For Full-Blown Campuses, the College Presidents and Senior Sisters must recommend one (1) person from their college to be a college representative and member of the COMELEC. They must preferably be graduating students. Non-graduating students may be assigned if there are no graduating students in the college. 5. The COMELEC Chairman must submit the recommended COMELEC roster to the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer at least 8 weeks before Election Day. (see Time Frame) 6. The COMELEC becomes officially active at least 6 weeks before Election Day. 7. The COMELEC Chairman must hold regular meetings with the COMELEC. 8. Members of the COMELEC are not qualified to vote as they have the privilege to see the details and results of the election first hand.

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5.1 HOUSEHOLD LEVEL CAMPUSES a. There will be no election for household level campuses. b. The President and Senior Sister will be appointed by the Campus Program Volunteer and/or Fulltime Pastoral Worker through proper discernment. c. As the campus grows into a Chapter level campus, the President and Senior Sister, together with the Campus Program Volunteer will need to discern and appoint an EVP and EXECOM before the end of the school year/term. d. The newly appointed President and Senior Sister are required to attend the

Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year or term. 5.2 CHAPTER LEVEL CAMPUSES a. Election for these campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. b. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers while the offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. c. The previous EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. d. The current EXECOM who are qualified to be candidates but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted at least 5 weeks before Election Day, to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. e. The Senior Sister position will be filled in by appointment through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be somebody from the Assistant Vice President positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads. f. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC. This is because we believe in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and self-promotion must be avoided. g. All members of the electorate (voters) are required to listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day. h. At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will set a meeting with the EVP, Senior Sister, EXECOM and Household Heads to nominate all qualified candidates for EXECOM and review the list of qualified candidates for EVP as submitted by the COMELEC. All nominated candidates for EXECOM and the identified candidates for EVP will be reviewed and approved by the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer. i. In the Election, when two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, these candidates will each be given a chance to share about their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). Then, a tie-breaker voting shall be conducted right after. In case no decision has been arrived, discretion will be given to

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the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. j. Announcement and presentation of the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party. k. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year or term. l. THE ELECTORATE: The General Membership m. THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Nominated by the President, Senior Sister, EXECOM and Household Heads. EVP: Qualified candidates identified by the COMELEC. 5.3 CLUSTER LEVEL CAMPUSES a. Election for the Cluster Level campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. b. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers while the offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. c. The previous EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. d. The current EXECOM who are qualified to be candidates but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted at least 5 weeks before Election Day, to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. e. The Senior Sister position will be filled in by appointment through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be somebody from the Assistant Vice President positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads. f. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC. This is because we believe in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and self-promotion must be avoided. g. All members of the electorate (voters) are required to listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day. h. At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will set a meeting with the EVP, Senior Sister and EXECOM to nominate and assign the Household Heads into the different EXECOM positions they are most qualified to run. This is done to make sure that the Household Heads will be running for a position where they are expected to do well according to their personal strengths. i. In the Election, when two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, these candidates will each be given a chance to share about their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). Then, a tie-breaker voting shall be conducted right after. In case no decision has been arrived, discretion will be given to

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the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. j. Announcement and presentation of the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party. k. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year or term. l. THE ELECTORATE: EXECOM Election: The Household Heads and the Members EVP Election: The EXECOM and the Household Heads m. THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Household Heads. The brother Household heads will be candidates for the VP positions and the sister Household Heads for the AVP positions. EVP: Current Vice Presidents of the EXECOM offices

5.3 FULL BLOWN CAMPUSES a. Election for these campuses will be for the EXECOM and Executive Vice President (EVP) positions. b. For Co-ed schools, the offices of the President, Executive Vice President and EXECOM Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by brothers while the offices of the Senior Sister and EXECOM Assistant Vice Presidents shall only be filled in by sisters. c. The previous EVP automatically becomes President for the following school year. As such there are no elections for President. d. The current EXECOM who are qualified to be candidates but for some reason cannot take on the responsibility should submit a letter to the head of the COMELEC explaining why he/she cannot be an officer the following year. This letter should be submitted at least 5 weeks before Election Day, to prevent any hindrance to the electoral procedure. e. The Senior Sister position will be filled in by appointment through proper discernment of the current Senior Sister. There will be no elections for this position because her role in the campus is purely pastoral. The succeeding Senior Sister must be somebody from the Assistant Vice President positions of the EXECOM. If in case all the current AVPs are graduating or will not be able to serve in the next school year or term, the current Senior Sister must choose from any of the household heads. f. The College President and College Senior Sister positions will also be filled in by appointment through proper discernment of the current College President and College Senior Sister. If no successor has been tapped before the end of the term, it is the discretion of the EVP and President as to who will hold the position in the next school year/term. There will be no election for these positions because their role in the college is also purely pastoral. Both the College President and College Senior Sister’s act as Household Heads in their own college. g. There shall be no campaigning of any sort apart from the “Election Candidates Information Summary Sheet” to be distributed by the COMELEC. This is because we believe in the gift of discernment that is in every member of the organization. There is also the possibility that campaigning can lead to conflicts between candidates. Competition and self-promotion must be avoided. h. All members of the electorate (voters) are required to listen to the Election talks which will be given during the Election Day.

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At least four (4) weeks before the Election Day, the COMELEC Chairman will set a meeting with the EVP, Senior Sister, EXECOM, College Presidents and College Senior Sisters to nominate candidates for the EXECOM positions from the College Presidents and Senior Sisters. All nominated candidates for EXECOM will be reviewed and approved by the Campus Moderator and Campus Program Volunteer. j. In the Election, when two or more candidates have the same highest number of votes, these candidates will each be given a chance to share about their conviction and dreams for the campus (3-5 minutes each). Then, a tie-breaker voting shall be conducted right after. In case no decision has been arrived, discretion will be given to the Campus Moderator, together with the Campus Program Volunteer, outgoing President and Senior Sister as to who will hold the position. k. Announcement and presentation of the new set of EXECOM will be done on the Induction Party. l. The incoming President and Senior Sister and the newly elected Executive Vice President are required to attend the Campus Summit that is usually conducted before the start of the new school year or term. m. THE ELECTORATE: EXECOM Election: College Presidents and College Senior Sisters EVP Election: College Presidents, College Senior Sisters and the EXECOM n. THE CANDIDATES: EXECOM: Nominated by the President, Senior Sister, EXECOM, College Presidents and College Senior Sisters. EVP: Current Vice Presidents of the EXECOM offices

SEC.6 SNAP ELECTIONS A Snap Election is a special election for the office of the President and Executive Vice President. It is only done if any of the following conditions arise: a. If before the school year/term ends, the current EVP signifies that he is incapable to serve as President for the following school year/term. b. If in the middle of the school year/term the President signifies that he is unable to continue his role as President. c. If in the middle of the school year/ term the EVP signifies that he is unable to continue his role as EVP.

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