ABOUT US
Epic Ministries Inc is a charitable trust focused on the development of youth in Central Hawkes Bay.
Demonstrate ' unconditional love’ (this love with no tags must be evident).
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Uphold uniqueness & value of each person.
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Respect the autonomy (the right to make choices) of the individual.
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Encourage each person to be responsible for their own actions.
Investing into the latent potential of individuals.
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Weaving positive connections for youth in the community.
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Listening to individual story.
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Memorable (mana enhancing) experiences that invest into people.
Listen - we want to hear & value the voice of young people.
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High standard of service - Team
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Growth - challenging ourselves to grow towards maturity.
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Ensuring our work is centered on Christian Principles.
To see a generation of young people empowered to reach their maximum potential - physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually so they can be contributors to a healthy community.
As youth workers we want to offer more than just fun; we want youth to realise their true potential, live their life with purpose, experience community and build positive memories. We have developed a clear plan to implement this which we have called our DNA.
Engaged in SOUL TRAINING
Activities that encourage youth to actively engage with simple principles in their own time:
WHO AM I?
WHY AM I HERE?
AM I VALUABLE?
SHARING
LISTENING
TRUSTING
GENEROSITY
REFLECTION
JOURNALING
PRAYER/KARAKIA
EXPLORING TRUTH
SPIRITUALITY
With a CULTURE of
Relationship: Providing a range of opportunities for youth to build strong and healthy relationships: Honour, Affirmation, Listening, Belonging.
Challenge: Youth will be provided with initiatives and programs that challenge and enable them to grow...
Emotionally: Opportunities to discuss issues relevant to them.
Physically: Providing safe opportunities to go crazy!
Spiritually: Input into their stories Accountability, Boldness, Trust, Independence, Generosity.
Socially: Providing an environment where young people are part of a village.
Equip: To see youth with a practical understanding of 'contributing to and being part of healthy community'. Leadership: Being involved in leadership roles, while learning and growing; life skills; engaged in experiences that grow their faith.
While
PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY
Being intentional with the development of community, working from a strengths based model that builds young people's belief that I am loved (Belonging), I can succeed (Mastery), I have the power to make decisions (Independence), and I have a purpose for my life (Generosity).
