Capernaum Sub-Committees

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A guest post by Brittany Mazuchowski

 Starting and growing Capernaum in an area can feel overwhelming, to say the least. Sometimes it seems like there are endless amounts of people, businesses, groups, churches or organizations that you could be meeting with to invite them into the story of Capernaum. A Capernaum Sub-Committee can be an extremely helpful resource in praying for, promoting and, eventually, providing for your Capernaum ministry. Here are a few small tips about starting a sub-committee in your own area:

-Subcommittee “Chair” – One member of your sub-committee should be a member of your greater area committee. Ask someone who is excited about your Capernaum ministry to serve as co-chair of the sub-committee with you. They will also be able to make reports to the greater committee.

- Who to invite? A sub-committee made up of a diverse, well-rounded group of people will be the most helpful. You’ll want parents of guys and girls, parents of kids with varying disabilities, business minded people, YL Alumni and people who are involved across a broad spectrum in your local community.  Before you invite people to be on your sub-committee, make a list of all the people you think would be great (including who they are, how they’re connected, what their passions are), and from there select 4-5 people to invite onto the sub-committee. A group of 4-5 people, meeting quarterly is a great place to start.


-Purpose – Broadly speaking, the sub-committee will pray for your ministry, promote Capernaum, and help raise funds to provide for your ministry. Within those areas of purpose, a sub-committee can help you brainstorm creative ways of meeting new kids and families, of promoting YL in your area, of inviting others into the story, and of ways to raise money. They can help you love, celebrate, and encourage your volunteer leaders and recruit new leaders. They will be helpful in connecting you to influential people, introducing you to people at churches and helping you to plan for the growth of your ministry in years to come. The sub-committee can help you network with area churches and nonprofits to find a place for your friends that are older than 22.

Brittany Mazuchowski, has been on staff with Williamson County, TN Capernaum for 3 years. She loves the ministry of Capernaum because of the constant reminder that it is not in our ability to 'do' that we are loved by Jesus, but simply that we're loved by Him for who we are. Brittany loves glitter, cupcakes, ferris wheels, crafts, the great state of Michigan, coffee, and pretends to love running.

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