Youth Design Team

YOUTH DESIGN TEAM

In 2019, a diocesan Youth Design Team was formed with the responsibility of reshaping youth ministry in the Diocese, an area that many churches have been struggling with. Overseeing this process is the staff at Camp Mokule'ia under Executive Director Darrell Whitaker, with financial support from the Diocese. They have enlisted the services of Ministry Architects, an organization located in Nashville, TN, that has helped over 900 churches build sustainable youth ministries throughout the world. Lead consultants Sara Bailey and David Carroll have taken on this challenge, along with the Youth Design Team that consists of camp staff, clergy, and lay leaders from around the Diocese. Together, they are working closely to develop and implement a plan that will invigorate and inspire our youth to become faithful active leaders for the Way of Love in the Diocese and in communities beyond.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Youth Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai`i is to mālama (care for) middle and high school youth by inspiring, nourishing, and empowering them as they grow more fully in Christ and community

Our Prayer:

God of all generations, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Strengthen and uphold the youth ministry of the Diocese of Hawai‘i. Be present in the lives of the youth and the youth leaders throughout our congregations and ministries. Give us your vision for a youth community knit together as one: inspired, nourished, and empowered by your grace and truth. Fill us with your abiding love and aloha, and guide our Diocese as we walk as one ʻOhana, all generations together, and for all generations to come. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Design Team in Action:

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PRESENTATION TO DIOCESAN COUNCIL
February 15, 2020

DESIGN TEAM CONFERENCE CALL
January 18, 2020

The suggested six-year plan has been adopted.
The Mission Statement and Core Values were amended and finalized.
The database has continued to grow.
An initial diocesan youth ministry calendar has been created with programs and events projected 18 months in advance.
Communications and marketing plan discussed
Groups of "shepherds" have been established with responsibility for specific activities and programming

DESIGN TEAM CONFERENCE CALL
December 14, 2020

Focused on finalizing MVGs (Mission, Values, Goals)
Action plan for the creation of a youth database
Discuss developing 18-month calendar of programs and events

DESIGN TEAM CONFERENCE CALL
November 9 & 10, 2019

Established monthly meeting dates/times
Operational updates and responsibilities assigned
Discussion of structure & upcoming events
Breakout discussion - Youth Training & Event Planning

YOUTH DESIGN TEAM FORMED
October 2019

YOUTH VISIONING SUMMIT
September 13 & 14, 2019, Camp Mokule'ia

Developing a mission and visioning statement
Develop at 3-year goal plan

Read article HERE.

CREATION OF YOUTH MINISTRY ASSESSMENT REPORT
Spring-Summer 2019
(Developed by Ministry Architects through surveys and interviews)
View and download report HERE.

Youth Design Team Members:

MINISTRY ARCHITECTS

Sara Baily
Lead Consultant

David Carroll
Lead Consultant

Bryant Johnson, Senior Consultant

DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES

Darrell Whitaker, Camp Mokule'ia
Seini Lino, Camp Mokule'ia
The Rev. Heather Patton-Graham, O'ahu & School Representative
Susan Acacio, Big Island Representative
Amy Turner, Maui Representative
Sybil Nishioka, Kaua'i Representative
The Rev. David Jackson, At-Large
Erika Untalan, At-Large
Gail Pottenger, At-Large
Marcus Pottenger, At-Large
Kim Arakawa, At-large

The Rev. Ernesto "JaR pasalo, (Liaison), Diocesan Youth & Campus Missioner