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What to Consider in Planning Outreach

Advent Faith Sharing brings Young Adults together for an evening of conversation as the church prepares for the Christmas Season. This gathering will offer young adults space for quiet reflection, reading scripture, and sharing favorite poems, short stories, or writings about Christmas.

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Planning your ministry is no easy feat! Jessica Coblentz gives tips on what to keep in mind when planning your outreach strategy:

Things to consider when planning your strategy

  •   Who are the young adults in your parish community?
  •   Who are the young adults outside your parish community that might be interested in what you are doing?
  •   For both groups think about age range as well as ethnicity, socio-economic status, relationship status.
  •   Which of these sub-groups will you target with your outreach?
  •   What do you think are the best ways to reach this group?

Read more about utilizing young adults as local experts and other tips for Promotion and Outreach in the Essentials section.

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