810.200 Evangelism

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to reach young people for Christ.

810.201 Discipleship

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to nurture and challenge young people to grow as disciples of Christ in personal devotion, worship, fellowship, ministry, and leading others to Christ.

810.202 Leadership Development

The district NYI develops and implements a variety of ongoing ministries and special events to mentor and equip young people to be leaders for Christ and His church.

810.206 Ministry Focus

1. The traditional ministry focus of the district NYI is to youth grades 7-12th, college/university students, and young adults.

A District NYI Council may modify the ministry focus as seen fit, with the approval of the district superintendent and District Advisory Board.

2. For the purposes of representation and programming, the District NYI Council establishes age divisions according to youth ministry needs on the district.

810.207 Officers

1. The officers of the district NYI are the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

810.208 Elections

2. A district NYI Nominating Committee nominates the officers of the district NYI. The nominating committee is appointed by                   the District NYI Council and consists of at least four district NYI members *(this must include at least 2 members of NYI                       outside of the current District NYI Council), and also includes the district superintendent and the district NYI president. All                   nominees must be approved by the District NYI Council and district superintendent.

3. Officers are then elected by ballot by majority vote at the annual NYI Convention. When there is only one nominee for a                      position, a “yes” and “no” ballot is used, with approval by two-thirds vote.

3A. The District NYI Council will appoint the District NYI treasurer.