Bowie First United Methodist Church
Saturday, May 19, 2012
More than the church on the hill ...
 
Benchmarking Survey for Youth Ministry - Summer 2011
  
Your name & position at church:
 
Name & location of your church:
 
What is your church worship attendance on a given Sunday?
 
A. Describe your youth ministry and participation numbers:
What regular weekly programs are offered during the school year?
 How many regularly participate for each program and age group?
What special projects, events, or trips do you usually do during the year?
In what ways are the youth intentionally involved in church and community?
Out of all the programs, events, and church involvement, what do you believe provides the most impact?
 
B. Describe your YOUTH MINISTRY staff/personnel:
 
PAID STAFF
Employment status: Full time  ¾ time  ½ time  ¼ time
Position or Role:
Years of youth ministry experience:
Years employed:
Other roles at the church?
 
 How did she/he get this position?
 Responded to on-line ad.
 Responded to printed ad.
 Came from within congregation.
 Started with volunteering.
 Given internship.
 Recruited by your church.
 Was recommended by a friend/colleague.
 Was recommended by a church member.
 Was recommended by the pastor.
 Appointed by the UMC.
 Other:
 
UNPAID STAFF / VOLUNTEERS
Total number of regular adult volunteers:
 
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
Position or Role:
Number of volunteers in this role:
 
 
C. Describe what is expected of your youth ministry staff (paid and unpaid):
 
Do you have a written job description for your youth ministry staff?  Yes  No
 
What "one-time" training is required (if any)?
What annual training is offered or required?
What kind of other meetings or gatherings are youth ministry staff expected to attend?
What other church-related duties/jobs are expected?
Where does your youth ministry fit in your church's organizational or accountability structure?
 
D. If you have paid youth staff, what is her/his compensation package include?
Salary (specific or range):
Health Insurance?   Pension?
 Other benefits or incentives:
 
Bonus!!
How does your youth ministry and youth staff fit with your church mission statement?