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Introducing…
Dawn TrautmanDawntrautman.com
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7 WEBINARS
1. “Lutheran Theology: How God Works in the World”
2. “Lutheran Theology: How We Read the Bible”
3. “Your Role as Leader”4. “Strategic Planning”5. “Leading a Small Group”6. “Faith Conversations”7.“Planning for the Unexpected”
Introducing…
Rev. Dennis “Tiger” McLuen Youth LeadershipYouthleadership.org
Planning for the unexpected
Plan for the Unexpected
Surviving the Surprises of Youth Ministry
Tiger McLuenPresident - Youth Leadership
BIG IDEAS:
• Planning doesn’t eliminate surprises• Spontaneity is best on top of preparation• Leaders make all the difference• Surprises force you to focus
REFLECTION:
1. Share A Surpr ise You Have Exper ienced In Min is t ry—on A Tr ip Or In Regular Programming.
Why surprises are tough
•Pushes our control issues•Fear of making the wrong decision•Safety concerns•We want it to go as planned•“Stick to the schedule”
Why surprises are tough
• Fear of ridicule• It pushes OUR insecurity• We don’t like to look bad• It simply adds stress
Pinpoint our Focus
1. Kids
2. Safe, relational environment
3. Trust God in everything
4. People supersede schedule
5. It may just be a God moment
The key is the Leader• Non-anxious presence
•Sense of Humor•Relational Perspective
10 things to handle surprises
1. Plan..Plan..Plan
2. Have a list of 3-10 group games
3. Be honest with the kids
4. Cell phone #s of all leaders
5. Call list for parents. Copy to all leaders.
10 things to handle surprises
6. Safety first
7. Pray…Pray…Pray
8. If multiple vehicles…shared itinerary, contact
numbers, etc.
9. Extra credit cards….and cash
10.Flexibility
11. Sense of Humor!!
Thoughts…Questions…Reflections…
Tiger McLuen Dawn TrautmanPlease type your questions or comments
into the question box on your screen. We’ll try to get to as many of them as we can.
Next…
January 22, 2012
Dr. Jeremy MyersAugsburg CollegeAugsburg.edu
Lutheran Theology: How God Works in the World
elcaymnet.org/ELCATrainingOverview
2:00pm Central Time
Recording of this Webinar
www.elcaymnet.org/elcatraining
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• Amazing speakers, workshops, worship, music and networking!
• All 7 webinars “live” by the writers
• Intensive Care Course: “How to Have a Great Youth Gathering!”
• “Gathering Bus Tours” of Gathering sites…
• Plus all the regular great stuff that happens at an “E”
Intensive Care Courses: Feb 8-9Main Event: Feb 9-12Sheraton Hotel, New Orleanselcaymnet.org/extravaganza
Training Online or Live
Elcaymnet.org/ELCATrainingOverview
Next…
January 22, 2012
Dr. Jeremy MyersAugsburg CollegeAugsburg.edu
Lutheran Theology: How God Works in the World
elcaymnet.org/ELCATrainingOverview
2:00pm Central Time
THANKS!
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