Parent’s Informational Survey As a Youth Pastor, I have many ideas for successful activities, service projects, mission trips, discipleship experiences, etc. However, I also know that just because a certain activity was successful at one church, does not mean it will be successful at all churches. The future success of this youth ministry will be built not on activities that have been successful elsewhere, but instead by those activities and projects that the Lord wants for this church, for these youth, for right now. You have had the chance to hear about some of the activities and spiritual growth opportunities I have implemented at churches in the past. However, I want to know what activities, projects, thoughts, and new ideas God has already been laying on your hearts. Please answer the questions below. It is preferred that you sign your name, however, if you want to remain anonymous, you may do so as well. Brittany Henson Monroe UMC Youth Pastor mumcyouthdirector@yahoo.com
	Name:__________________________________ Do you have a child in 7^th-12^th grades? Circle one: y or no If yes, what age(s) is(are) your child(ren)? ____________________ Is your child currently involved in the youth group here at Monroe UMC? Circle one: y or no If no, are there any specific reasons your child is not involved in the youth ministry here at Monroe UMC? (i.e. Time conflicts, extra-curricular activities, attendance at another church, etc)
	We are looking to make more activities available based on the interest of the youth and their families. Please circle any/all ministries or activities you feel your child might be interested in. Please feel free to add your own ideas as well: Drama/skits Youth Worship Band In-home Bible-study Groups Youth Worship Dance Contemporary Youth Choir Youth Sundays-(youth lead) Community Service Mission Trip Friday Night Hang-outs Sunday School Mid-week Youth Worship Other ____________________ Youth Leadership: As we look to build the Kingdom through this youth ministry, we know any one person would be hard pressed to do that alone. We are looking to build a team of adults that would be committed to seeing spiritual growth in the youth here at Monroe. Depending on each youth leaders gifts, talents, and personal schedules, a “Youth Leader” might attend youth group each week, a youth leader might lead an in-home Bible-studies or small group, a youth leader might teach a youth Sunday School class, or be asked to attend school events, to support any youth from our church who might be participating extra-curricularly. In each of these different tasks, an ideal youth leader would help grow the ministry here at Monroe UMC by mentoring young people, and helping the Youth Pastor to vision for the future. Would you be interested to serve as a Youth Leader? Circle one: y or no
	Are there any persons currently in the Monroe UMC congregation that you might suggest for youth leadership?
	Future Planning: Lastly, as we look toward the future for this ministry and these young people, we want to know your thoughts and goals. What topics would you like your young person to learn about during their time in this youth ministry? (List any/all that come to mind)
	Are there any topics you might feel comfortable teaching on as a guest speaker? If so, what topics?
	Please use the space below to share any further thoughts, questions, suggestions, or comments you may have regarding the Youth Ministry here at Monroe: