Easy Fundraising
We had a great and successful fundraiser this past weekend that I wanted to share with everyone. The local ice skating rink allowed us to have the entire facility for two hours on a Saturday (from 4:00pm – 6:00pm). They normally charge $8 for entrance and skate rentals. We negotiated that they give us $4 of each entrance fee. We called local Christian book stores and asked volunteers to gather up small door prizes. We ended up having almost 80 kids show up and raised over $300 with minimal work!
The event was a blast and was very easy to plan and run. I did a short 5 minute devotion towards the end of the 2 hours in the middle of the ice rink (I felt like a circus master!) and then gave away door prizes. Our goal was to have a bit more in attendance but we counted it a success none-the-less.
With this formula, $1000 would be very easy to raise with 250 in attendance.
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Heavenview UPC ▪ Winston Salem, NC
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Chime in!
I have begun to send out emails to several student ministry pastors, workers, volunteers and ministers to collect feedback on the topics listed below. This experiement is meant to help you, the student ministry pastor/leader to understand the culture that God has called us to minister to.
Let's keep our minds open and learn from each other. If there is a topic that you want included in this list, please do not hesitate to send me a note and I'll consider adding it.So anyways... here they are;
(Easy ones!)
-The one thing I would change if I could re-do the first 30 days of student ministry.
-What is your opinion/experience on how involved teens should be in "non-church" events, clubs and/or organizations. (i.e. sports, bands, chess club, etc.)
-What do you see as the most effective program to teach and develop passionate worship in student's lives?
-What do you see as the most effective program to teach and develop effective evangelism in student's lives?
-Your definition of success in student ministry.
(Let's get crazy!)
-Should student ministries show favorites to exceptional students (putting individuals on a pedestal).
-How should a student ministry approach sex education?
-How do you define 'Holiness' to a teen in your ministry?
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