BISHOP’S DINNER QUICK TIPS

What is it?

An annual conference (or district) event intended to bring church pastors, youth ministers and lay leaders together with civic youth agency officials to share information and ultimately grow scouting in the local church.

Who attends?

From the "church":
Bishop of an annual conference
District superintendents
Annual, district and local scouting coordinators
Local church pastors
Youth ministers
Lay leaders
UM Men
From the youth agency:
Executive Director
Other professional staff
Top council volunteer leadership

Why?

To grow and expand the scouting ministry in the local church

To serve youth in the local church's community
To serve unchurched families

Where?

At a local United Methodist church (remember, it is a church event and should be held in a local church setting)

Cost?

Should be no cost to participants. Ask local UM Men's chartered unit to assist in funding, or local UM donors. Use resources of the youth agencies and annual and district conferences.

Methods?

Bishop's Dinners may be more effective when they are conducted by district or by inviting a few districts (2-4, for example) at a time. It really depends on the annual conference, the bishop's schedule and other dynamics and variables that should be considered.

Other Related files:

16 Organizational Steps to Conducting a Successful Bishop's Dinner
Guidelines For Organizing A United Methodist Bishop's Dinner For Scouting

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