State or Area Network Coordinators

 Overview

The Network movement works best at the grassroots level when experienced coordinators pass on what they know to those leading local networks. State coordinators (SC) or area coordinators (AC) are the "face of the Network" to the youth leaders and especially the local coordinators within their areas.

The Network forecasts that, in order to have a "healthy network within reach of every youth worker," we will need approximately 3,900 local ministry networks nationally.

To serve ministry networks, it is essential to have state/area leaders who actively lead their areas. Some do this full-time as NNYM staff, while others volunteer to serve. The Network service center and regional leaders depend on committed SC/ACs to "coach" the coordinators of each network.

Every Ministry Network Coordinator agrees to:

1. Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, developing character and commitment to youth ministry, as expressed in the NNYM Values.
2. Understand and is committed to the principles of how to build a healthy ministry network, including the "QuickStart" and "InDepth" materials. 
   Willing to work with a Network coach to learn the priorities.
3. Know how to use the Tools available – www.nnym.org
   Networking platform to manage their network
   Coordinator training and knowledge base (InDepth and QuickStart)
4. Be in an active relationship with other coordinators within their region/state for support, idea sharing, encouragement, accountability, and growth in improving their networking and partnership principles.

Job Description of State Coordinator/Area Coordinator

In order to serve local coordinators, an area/state coordinator agrees to:

1. Contact each new coordinator– following the checklist on the coordinator's ministry network page on youthworkers.net, reporting regularly to the regional coordinator or Network national office.
2. Coach the "essentials" or "skill set" outlined above
   1. Encourage them to go through QuickStart and InDepth training online or at a summit, etc.
   2. Show them how to use the website to build and communicate with their network
   3. Introduce them to other coordinator relationships within their region (@summits, retreats, etc.) so they are interconnected with others.
3. Model interdependence through an active involvement with the regional coordinator and others within your region/state for support, idea sharing, encouragement, accountability, and growth in improving their networking and partnership principles. Strategize and recruit leaders to expand the networks in your area so that "every youth leader is within reach of a healthy network."
4. Communicate with regional coordinator or Network national office when leadership changes occur (networks become inactive, leadership changes, etc.) so youthworkers.net has integrity and is a reliable resource.