Index: ministry

810.219

  1. The annual District NYI Convention provides for inspirational sessions and programs to advance youth ministry across the district. Reports are received, leadership is elected, and any legislative business pertaining to the work of NYI is transacted at the Convention. Delegates to the Global NYI Convention are also elected consistent with the NYI Global Ministry Plan.
  2. The District NYI Council arranges for and oversees the District NYI Convention, in cooperation with the district superintendent. The Convention convenes at a time and place designated by the District NYI Council, with the approval of the district superintendent and within ninety days of the District Assembly.
  3. The District NYI Convention is composed of the members of the District NYI Council, the district superintendent, local pastors, other assigned ordained ministers of the district who participate in NYI ministry, and local NYI delegates.
  4. All local NYI delegates to the District NYI Convention must be members of the Church of the Nazarene that they represent.
  5. The number of local NYI delegates for each church is determined by the membership figures on the most recent local Pastor’s Report prior to the District Assembly. District NYI leadership encourages local churches to make suitable arrangements for the expenses of delegates attending the District NYI Convention.
  6. The local NYI delegation to the District NYI Convention for churches with 30 or fewer NYI members consists of:
    1. The pastor and youth pastor or any full-time paid pastoral staff who participate in NYI ministry;
    2. The newly-elected local NYI president;
    3. Up to four elected delegates, with at least half being within the district-established NYI ministry focus.
    4. Local churches may add an additional delegate for each successive 30 local NYI members and/or final major part of those 30 members (i.e., 16–29 members). At least half of any additional delegates must be also within the district-established NYI ministry focus.
  7. The pastor of any local church or director of an approved Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Center not having an organized NYI may appoint one delegate.
    Number of members Number delegates1
    5–45 4
    46–75 5
    76–105 6
    106–135 7
    136–165 8
    166–195 9
    196–225 10
    226–255 11

    1. Number of elected delegates from a local NYI does not include ex officio delegates (NYI president, pastor, youth pastor, District NYI Council members from a local church, etc.).

810.305

  1. All local NYI groups, district NYI ministries, and members of NYI within the boundaries of a region form the regional Nazarene Youth International.
  2. The regional NYI is accountable to its membership, regional director, global NYI director, regional NYI council, and to the Global NYI Council.
  3. The regional NYI reports to the Global NYI Council on an annual basis.

810.306

  1. The traditional ministry focus of the regional NYI is to youth ages 12 and older, college/university students, and young adults. A Regional NYI Council may modify the ministry focus as seen fit, with the approval of the districts on the region and the regional director.
  2. For the purposes of representation and programming, the Regional NYI Council may establish age divisions according to youth ministry needs on the region.

810.307

  1. The officers of the Regional NYI Council are a chair, vice chair, and secretary. These officers and the regional youth coordinator serve as the Executive Committee.
  2. Regional NYI officers must reside and hold membership in the Church of the Nazarene within the bounds of the region at the time of their election, be active in youth ministry, and be viewed as leaders in personal example and ministry.
  3. Regional NYI officers serve without salary. Financing for the administrative expenses of regional NYI officers is allocated as a part of regional funds.

810.308

  1. Regional NYI officers are elected by the Regional NYI Caucus at a special meeting during the Global NYI Convention. The regional officers serve from the close of the Global NYI Convention until the close of the following Global NYI Convention.
  2. A Regional NYI Nominating Committee nominates the officers of the regional NYI. The nominating committee is appointed by the Regional NYI Council and consists of at least four regional NYI members, including the regional NYI chair and regional director. At least two names are submitted to the Regional NYI Caucus for each position. The Regional NYI Council and regional director must approve all nominees.
  3. An incumbent regional NYI chair who is eligible to be elected for another term may be re-elected by a “yes” or “no” vote, when such election is recommended by the Regional NYI Council, approved by the regional director, and approved by two-thirds vote by ballot of the Regional NYI Caucus during the Global NYI Convention.
  4. A vacancy occurs when an officer moves his/her membership off the region, resigns, or is removed from office by two-thirds vote of the Regional NYI Council due to neglect of duties or inappropriate conduct. Should a vacancy occur among officers, the Regional NYI Council fills the vacancy by two-thirds vote if there is one nominee or by majority vote if two or more nominees. In the case of such a vacancy in the office of regional NYI chair, the region elects a new chair consistent with the NYI Global Ministry Plan.

810.309

  1. The responsibilities of the regional NYI chair include:
    1. Giving leadership and direction to the regional NYI, working in cooperation with NYI global and regional leadership.
    2. Chairing the Regional NYI Council to cast a vision for youth ministry on the region.
    3. Facilitating the development of youth ministry on the region and working with the Regional NYI Council to define the regional NYI ministry focus according to needs.
    4. Presiding at the Regional NYI Caucus during the Global NYI Convention.
    5. Encouraging the development of NYI ministry on each district and field within the region.
    6. Representing the interests of regional NYI on appropriate regional boards and committees.
    7. Submitting an annual report to the Regional NYI Council, regional director and Regional Advisory Council (where applicable), and the Global NYI Council.
    8. Recommending an annual budget to the Regional NYI Council and the Regional Office.
    9. Serving as a delegate to the Global NYI Convention.
    10. Serving as a liaison between the regional NYI and Nazarene institutions of higher education on the region to promote communication, cooperation, and ministry partnership.
  2. The responsibilities of regional NYI officers include:
    1. Developing and designating leaders for the various regional NYI ministries.
    2. Defining and assigning titles and youth ministry responsibilities according to regional needs.
    3. Distributing the following responsibilities to insure accountability and effectiveness:
      1. Keeping a correct record of all meetings of the Regional NYI Council and attending to all matters of correspondence for the regional NYI.
      2. Disbursing, receiving, and keeping records of regional NYI funds, according to Global NYI Council, General Board, and regional office policies.
      3. Assisting the chair in compiling an annual financial report of all moneys raised and disbursed to submit to the Global NYI Council and other appropriate bodies.
      4. Working with the chair to create an annual budget to present to the Regional NYI Council and to the regional director for approval.
      5. Notifying the Global NYI Office and the regional office of the names and addresses of the various regional NYI officers and ministry directors as soon as possible after election or appointment.
    4. Cooperating with the chair in every way possible to facilitate regional youth ministry.
    5. Carrying out other ministries as assigned by the Regional NYI Council or Regional NYI Caucus.

810.311

  1. The Regional NYI Council is composed of the officers of the regional NYI, other elected or appointed youth members-atlarge, ministry leaders as deemed necessary by the council, the regional director and regional youth coordinator.
  2. Only those NYI members who are members of the Church of the Nazarene on the region may serve as Regional NYI Council members.
  3. When applicable, representatives from Nazarene colleges or universities responsible for shared ministry with the regional NYI may also serve on the Regional NYI Council.

810.312

  1. A regional NYI Nominating Committee nominates regional NYI members to be elected to the Regional NYI Council.
  2. The Regional NYI Caucus at the Global NYI Convention then elects by majority vote the members of the Regional NYI Council from submitted nominations. The Regional NYI Caucus may authorize the Regional NYI Council to appoint regional ministry directors.
  3. A vacancy occurs when a member moves his/her membership off of the region, resigns, or is removed from office by two-thirds vote of the council due to neglect of duties or inappropriate conduct. Should a vacancy occur among council members elected or appointed by the council, the Regional NYI Council fills the vacancy by two-thirds vote if there is one nominee or by majority vote if two or more nominees. If a vacancy occurs among members representing a district on the region, the vacancy is filled according to that district’s ministry plan.

810.317

  1. A variety of regional NYI gatherings help provide effective ministry to young people on the region.
  2. The regional NYI also encourages and enhances district NYI ministry by meeting with district NYI groups across the region to resource them for effective ministry.
  3. The regional NYI participates in global NYI gatherings that further enhance effective youth ministry across the region.

810.318

  1. The Regional NYI Council meets regularly to fulfill the mission and vision of regional NYI.
  2. Meetings of the council may be scheduled or called by the regional NYI chair, regional director, regional youth coordinator, or the global NYI director.