3 Threads of the Next Gen Area

KIDS • YOUTH • FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP

Outcomes

Children are growing as disciples of Jesus with broad Bible knowledge
Children are forming friendships with other children at church (peer relationships for their faith journey)
Parents are supported through clear communication and resources
Children and families reached with the gospel
Holiday Club creates outreach and discipleship opportunities
Girls’ Brigade is increasingly aligned with EPC’s vision and mission

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the Epic Kids team (Team Leaders and Team Members)
Responsible for a clear 6-year rotating syllabus covering Old Testament, New Testament and Biblical Theology, aimed at providing broad Bible knowledge before Youth Group
Manage and enrich relationship and partnership with parents
Equip team leaders and team members
Provide discipline guidelines (Respect God, people, property) and support the team in its execution
Support parent communication through newsletters (learning update, Events to Equip, 5 tips)
Oversee Holiday Club in July as a key outreach and discipleship opportunity
Liaise with Girls’ Brigade to draw them closer to EPC’s vision and mission (while recognising they currently operate with significant independence)

Metrics

Attendance at Epic Kids
Number of leaders in Epic Kids
% attendance per week
% of kids involved in serving
Epic Kids parents in Growth Groups
% Agree – “In the last 12 months, my children have grown as disciples of Jesus”
% Agree – “In the last 12 months, my children have grown in their friendship with other children at church”
First-time profession of faith and/or owning their faith (children)

Outcomes

Youth experience belonging, gospel teaching and growth toward maturity in Christ
A clear pathway exists from Kids into Youth and toward regular Sunday attendance
Foundation courses help youth ready to profess faith or be baptised
Youth are being equipped and trained as the next generation of leaders
A culture of serving is growing within the youth ministry
Youth reached with the gospel

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the Youth team
Ensure Youth Group is a place of making, maturing, and multiplying disciples of Jesus
Run foundation courses for youth who are ready to make their profession of faith or be baptised (if they were not baptised as infants)
Strengthen the transition from Kids to Youth (including Sunday church connection)
Cultivate a culture of serving within the youth ministry and the wider church
Support outreach and easy-invite evangelistic opportunities
Pay attention to the pathway toward regular Sunday attendance and deeper discipleship

Metrics

Outcomes

Whole families are discipled, not just children — kids thrive when parents are growing in faith
Parents (especially fathers) are encouraged and equipped to disciple their children in the Lord
Church ministries support rather than replace parental discipleship
Parents are growing in the practice of reading and teaching the Bible with their children at home

Responsibilities

Meet with parents (especially fathers) to encourage and equip them in the discipleship of their children
Partner with Epic Kids and Youth so that church ministries support, rather than replace, parental discipleship
Use parent newsletters, resources and intentional conversations to strengthen family discipleship at home
Help whole families grow together in faith and love for Jesus

Metrics