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Help me write a minute report of the great minds forum which was held on the 16th February, 2025.
Using the information recorded below as salient points to be developed further.
Attendance: Bro. Austin Egbunike (President), Ekeh Reginald, Peter Onuabuchi, Uke Boniface, Okebugwu Peter, Nwoko Kenneth, Josiah Precious, Ndukwe Tobechukwu.
The opening Prayer 🙏🏼 was done by Bro. Boniface who doubles as the anchorman. He did the introduction and introduced the aim of the meeting: "Finding solutions to the problems in the youth ministry".
The president later continued and opined that "The Great Minds" seated here are those he feels like can provide solutions to those problems.
Presido recalled out vision for the year "raising Godly profitable youth" can still be an anthem and emblem for all youths in the church.
He opined that we need more of a youth-like message in order to keep the youths in the church.
Presido asked "How can we create an atmosphere for the youth without allowing Revd. Or the Exco's to impose their programmes on the ordinary youth?"
He begged for the great minds hearts to run the vision of the youths through different involvements.
Bro. Kenneth opined that many youths have left and it will take a lot to bring them back for programs not to talk more of to stay
His emphasis was on his to get the younger generation to show up.
His suggestions were: Maximizing timeful programmes and taking advantage of follow-ups.
He suggested 5 minutes "worship express" at a particular weekend or day, stream or record online and post occasionally for youths to follow through. It must be an enticing program. He opined that we should take notice of season before planning programs.
Bro. Precious suggested that Assemblies of God Church (AGC) problem is that it is not a one man church so people say or have this mentality that it is not their business.
These days we have a problem that the main youth are not coming.
His solutions to problems are: We should try to wash out the sense that youth meeting is another teens meeting. Secondly, talking about programs still boils down to our head: the Exco's and church board in terms of power generation and technical support. Thirdly, he suggested Games night, education night, singles and ready to mingle meetings, sports or jersey nights, casual Thursday, health Thursday, we can have a program that will talk about schools in Nigeria. The ones that one can go and there won't be problems.
He also suggested that we need to talk to the Young Singles (Y/S) because the Y/S are still under the youth ministry. If there was no Y/S, everyone will be under the youth ministry.
He also suggested that it is better we plan youth awake properly before doing it. Even if it is twice yearly.
Bro Goodluck suggested that bringing experts and specialists for our programmes would help.
He also said doing skill acquisition too will help us this is how some pastors get young people as members.
Bro. Tobechukwu suggested that Time management is key. It will determine the level of support from everybody.
The meeting was brought to a close with a prayer from Bro. Austin at exactly 2:10pm.
Using the information recorded below as salient points to be developed further.
Attendance: Bro. Austin Egbunike (President), Ekeh Reginald, Peter Onuabuchi, Uke Boniface, Okebugwu Peter, Nwoko Kenneth, Josiah Precious, Ndukwe Tobechukwu.
The opening Prayer 🙏🏼 was done by Bro. Boniface who doubles as the anchorman. He did the introduction and introduced the aim of the meeting: "Finding solutions to the problems in the youth ministry".
The president later continued and opined that "The Great Minds" seated here are those he feels like can provide solutions to those problems.
Presido recalled out vision for the year "raising Godly profitable youth" can still be an anthem and emblem for all youths in the church.
He opined that we need more of a youth-like message in order to keep the youths in the church.
Presido asked "How can we create an atmosphere for the youth without allowing Revd. Or the Exco's to impose their programmes on the ordinary youth?"
He begged for the great minds hearts to run the vision of the youths through different involvements.
Bro. Kenneth opined that many youths have left and it will take a lot to bring them back for programs not to talk more of to stay
His emphasis was on his to get the younger generation to show up.
His suggestions were: Maximizing timeful programmes and taking advantage of follow-ups.
He suggested 5 minutes "worship express" at a particular weekend or day, stream or record online and post occasionally for youths to follow through. It must be an enticing program. He opined that we should take notice of season before planning programs.
Bro. Precious suggested that Assemblies of God Church (AGC) problem is that it is not a one man church so people say or have this mentality that it is not their business.
These days we have a problem that the main youth are not coming.
His solutions to problems are: We should try to wash out the sense that youth meeting is another teens meeting. Secondly, talking about programs still boils down to our head: the Exco's and church board in terms of power generation and technical support. Thirdly, he suggested Games night, education night, singles and ready to mingle meetings, sports or jersey nights, casual Thursday, health Thursday, we can have a program that will talk about schools in Nigeria. The ones that one can go and there won't be problems.
He also suggested that we need to talk to the Young Singles (Y/S) because the Y/S are still under the youth ministry. If there was no Y/S, everyone will be under the youth ministry.
He also suggested that it is better we plan youth awake properly before doing it. Even if it is twice yearly.
Bro Goodluck suggested that bringing experts and specialists for our programmes would help.
He also said doing skill acquisition too will help us this is how some pastors get young people as members.
Bro. Tobechukwu suggested that Time management is key. It will determine the level of support from everybody.
The meeting was brought to a close with a prayer from Bro. Austin at exactly 2:10pm.
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**Minute Report of the Great Minds Forum**
**Date:** February 16, 2025
**Time:** [Include Time]
**Location:** [Include Location]
**Attendance:**
- Bro. Austin Egbunike (President)
- Ekeh Reginald
- Peter Onuabuchi
- Uke Boniface
- Okebugwu Peter
- Nwoko Kenneth
- Josiah Precious
- Ndukwe Tobechukwu
**Opening:**
The meeting commenced with an opening prayer led by Bro. Boniface, who also served as the anchorman for the session. In his introduction, he articulated the primary objective of the meeting: “Finding solutions to the problems in the youth ministry.”
**Discussion Points:**
1. **Recollections from the President:**
Bro. Austin Egbunike emphasized the potential of the attendees, referring to them as "The Great Minds." He reiterated the vision for the year, "raising Godly profitable youth," which he believes can serve as an anthem and emblem for the church's youth. He posed the critical question: "How can we create an atmosphere for the youth without allowing Revd. or the Exco's to impose their programmes on the ordinary youth?" He urged attendees to actively contribute their thoughts and solutions toward achieving the vision for the youth ministry.
2. **Insights by Bro. Kenneth:**
Bro. Kenneth expressed concern over the decline in youth attendance, stating that restoring their engagement would be challenging. He proposed several solutions, including maximizing time-efficient programs and enhancing follow-up strategies. He suggested implementing a 5-minute "worship express" on specific days, which could be streamed or recorded as an engaging program for the youth. He advised that event planning should consider the current season to attract youth participation.
3. **Contributions from Bro. Precious:**
Bro. Precious pointed out a lack of ownership among members, as many perceive the Assemblies of God Church (AGC) not as a personal responsibility. He noted that the current youth demographic is not actively participating. His recommendations included:
- Reframing youth meetings to avoid being viewed solely as teen gatherings.
- Collaborating with the Exco and church board for better technical support in programming.
- Proposing various engaging activities such as Game Nights, Education Nights, Singles and Ready to Mingle Meetings, Sports Jersey Nights, and Health Thursdays.
He stressed the importance of planning the "Youth Awake" event properly, ideally twice a year.
4. **Suggestions from Bro. Goodluck:**
Bro. Goodluck emphasized the importance of inviting experts and specialists to enhance programs. He highlighted that offering skill acquisition opportunities could attract young members, leveraging activities that some pastors implement successfully.
5. **Input from Bro. Tobechukwu:**
He emphasized that effective time management is crucial to ensuring support and engagement from all members in the youth ministry.
**Closing:**
The meeting concluded with a prayer led by Bro. Austin at 2:10 PM, marking the end of the session. Attendees left with a renewed commitment to collaborate in finding innovative solutions for the youth ministry challenges.
**Action Points:**
1. Develop a plan for the "worship express" initiative based on Kenneth’s suggestions.
2. Investigate methods to enhance the perception of youth meetings as valuable gatherings.
3. Plan a youth activity calendar that includes the diverse suggestions made.
4. Consider Bro. Goodluck's proposals for skill acquisition and expert engagement in future programs.
5. Establish a time management strategy to enhance participation.
**Next Meeting:** [Include details on the next meeting, if applicable.]
**Minutes Prepared by:** [Your Name]
**Date:** [Date of Report Preparation]
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Feel free to modify any section of this report to suit your preferences or to add any specific details that may be required!
**Date:** February 16, 2025
**Time:** [Include Time]
**Location:** [Include Location]
**Attendance:**
- Bro. Austin Egbunike (President)
- Ekeh Reginald
- Peter Onuabuchi
- Uke Boniface
- Okebugwu Peter
- Nwoko Kenneth
- Josiah Precious
- Ndukwe Tobechukwu
**Opening:**
The meeting commenced with an opening prayer led by Bro. Boniface, who also served as the anchorman for the session. In his introduction, he articulated the primary objective of the meeting: “Finding solutions to the problems in the youth ministry.”
**Discussion Points:**
1. **Recollections from the President:**
Bro. Austin Egbunike emphasized the potential of the attendees, referring to them as "The Great Minds." He reiterated the vision for the year, "raising Godly profitable youth," which he believes can serve as an anthem and emblem for the church's youth. He posed the critical question: "How can we create an atmosphere for the youth without allowing Revd. or the Exco's to impose their programmes on the ordinary youth?" He urged attendees to actively contribute their thoughts and solutions toward achieving the vision for the youth ministry.
2. **Insights by Bro. Kenneth:**
Bro. Kenneth expressed concern over the decline in youth attendance, stating that restoring their engagement would be challenging. He proposed several solutions, including maximizing time-efficient programs and enhancing follow-up strategies. He suggested implementing a 5-minute "worship express" on specific days, which could be streamed or recorded as an engaging program for the youth. He advised that event planning should consider the current season to attract youth participation.
3. **Contributions from Bro. Precious:**
Bro. Precious pointed out a lack of ownership among members, as many perceive the Assemblies of God Church (AGC) not as a personal responsibility. He noted that the current youth demographic is not actively participating. His recommendations included:
- Reframing youth meetings to avoid being viewed solely as teen gatherings.
- Collaborating with the Exco and church board for better technical support in programming.
- Proposing various engaging activities such as Game Nights, Education Nights, Singles and Ready to Mingle Meetings, Sports Jersey Nights, and Health Thursdays.
He stressed the importance of planning the "Youth Awake" event properly, ideally twice a year.
4. **Suggestions from Bro. Goodluck:**
Bro. Goodluck emphasized the importance of inviting experts and specialists to enhance programs. He highlighted that offering skill acquisition opportunities could attract young members, leveraging activities that some pastors implement successfully.
5. **Input from Bro. Tobechukwu:**
He emphasized that effective time management is crucial to ensuring support and engagement from all members in the youth ministry.
**Closing:**
The meeting concluded with a prayer led by Bro. Austin at 2:10 PM, marking the end of the session. Attendees left with a renewed commitment to collaborate in finding innovative solutions for the youth ministry challenges.
**Action Points:**
1. Develop a plan for the "worship express" initiative based on Kenneth’s suggestions.
2. Investigate methods to enhance the perception of youth meetings as valuable gatherings.
3. Plan a youth activity calendar that includes the diverse suggestions made.
4. Consider Bro. Goodluck's proposals for skill acquisition and expert engagement in future programs.
5. Establish a time management strategy to enhance participation.
**Next Meeting:** [Include details on the next meeting, if applicable.]
**Minutes Prepared by:** [Your Name]
**Date:** [Date of Report Preparation]
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Feel free to modify any section of this report to suit your preferences or to add any specific details that may be required!