Youth Sundays, Step Two, part 1

Step Two Initial planning

• A retreat or lock-in is a good way to have a relaxed, creative time for initial work
• Have a brain storming session where they generate 10-15 creative ideas for making their service unique. No idea is rejected – it just may not be selected.
  • After discussion,
  • Everyone gets 3 (or 5) votes.
  • No idea is absolutely eliminated but the top 3-5 vote getters are expected to be a part of their service
• Leave posted the ideas sheets and allow people to add to them when so inspired
• Have a brain storming session where they generate 10-15 themes.
  • (Be patient, they'll get there eventually.)
  • After they generate the list, allow people to talk in behalf of specific ideas
  • Sometimes they may combine items
  • Give everyone 3 votes and go through the list voting.
  • If there is a clear winner then proceed. Otherwise repeat the process, but with one vote.
• Post the chosen theme and keep it before them as they work on the service.