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Geoff StewartMore Posts Building A Youth Ministry Space – Must Haves?

A few weeks back we posted a question on whether or not to build a dedicated youth ministry space in the Church. The general consensus was, if you can do it, do it! So it begs the question, if you are going to build a youth ministry room or building, what are the non-negotiables as far as outfitting it? If you have a space, what could you not imagine living without, or was there something that you wished you put into the original plans?

Creative Space?
Foosball?
Ping Pong?
Stage?
Tortilla Maker?
Chocolate Fountain?
Fridge?
Lazy River?
Fixed Mount Projector?
Emergency Eye Wash Station?

Let us know what your must have elements are AND what are the things that you would not include if you could do it all over again?

GS – Twitter

10 View Comments May 2, 2012

Geoff StewartMore Posts Weigh In: Volume 19 – To Build or Not to Build

We had a letter come in from a youth worker asking about building a youth room. Not every Youth Ministry has a dedicated youth space, like mine for example where we share common space with the Church, and Josh, well lets not go there! It would be great to hear what your perspective is on this question:

We are in the process of a transition and conversations are beginning about building a dedicated youth space. But is it worth the investment? Do we build it for the group we have or one much bigger? Are there negative aspects to having a dedicated student space that I have not thought of?

What do you think? Lets help this youth worker out, share your experiences, good or bad with building a dedicated youth room.

GS

8 View Comments April 10, 2012

Josh GriffinMore Posts Rules for Overnighters in The Refinery

From time to time people ask us if we have any policies regarding overnighters using the church building. We do! Here’s a quick rundown of how our small group leaders can use it for a fun activity. If it is helpful to you then by all means adapt it for your setting and you’re all set!

OVERNIGHTER REQUEST FORM

We understand how beneficial this activity can be for your Life Group and we believe the Refinery is an awesome place to hold your small group event. We want to be sure that you as the group leader understand the rules and requirements to hold your sleepover/overnighter:

All students participating in your sleepover need to be registered in your group. If you have other kids joining you for the night, please make sure that we are made aware of them in advance.

Please notify our Security Department that you are on campus by calling 949-xxx-xxxx. We have Security Staff here 24/7, please notify them if you have any problems.

We will make every effort to get any cleaning crews in and out of the building as quickly and as early in the evening as possible. Please note that some nights the building requires them to be in the building for longer time.

If the facilities are being used for an event the following day and chairs and tables are set up, those areas might be off limits to you for the night, we can talk about arrangements with you for you to make sure all the tables and chairs are put back in place by the morning.

Everyone needs to be out of the building by 8:00 a.m. the following morning. The building needs to look like you were never there.

Due to Health Department regulations, any places where food is prepared are off limits. Do not go behind the counters. The drink machines are shut off each evening, so please make arrangements for your own food and beverages.

Do not use any of the audio/visual/technical equipment unless you have received permission prior to your sleepover. No exceptions!

Once the doors have been locked for the night by security, students will need to stay in the building and the doors need to remain locked.

Please contact us if we can do anything to assist you in making your sleepover night an awesome experience for your group!