Divisional Lesson: Legal 2
Module 2- Self-Guided Online Lesson: “Global Policies: Knowing, Living, and Leading by Them”
Audience: i100 Divisional Participants
Format: Self-paced online lesson (on the i100 website)
Estimated Time: 30–45 minutes
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify where to find the 11 Global Policies.
- Describe the purpose and value of the policy manual in the ministry.
- Evaluate your team’s current training practices and create a basic improvement plan.
- Have a general understanding that Young Life uses agreements (Affiliation Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, Strategic Collaboration Agreement, etc.) as tools to incorporate the 11 Global Policies and support and sustain long-term global ministry in alignment with Young Life’s Mission, Vision ,and Values
Lesson Outline
1.) Introduction: Why Policies Matter (2–3 minutes)
Watch/Read:
- “Imagine this: a leader in your geography faces a serious challenge—maybe a safety concern, a financial error, or a conflict with a volunteer. What guides their decisions at that moment? Ministry policies are more than rules. They are a foundation for healthy leadership and integrity in action.”
Reflect (Short Answer Box):
- In 1–2 sentences, describe what comes to mind when you hear “policy manual.”
- In 1-2 sentences, describe why the policies are an important tool for global alignment.
2.) Where to Find the Global Policies (5 minutes)
Instruction: Access the Global Policy Manual here: (Insert link to platform/folder/PDF). Download or bookmark the document for future reference.
Activity: Review the table of contents. Choose one policy that is most relevant to your role right now and write its title down.
Reflection Question: Why is this policy important for your ministry?
3.) How to Use It: A Story (5–7 minutes)
Scenario (Read):
“Maria, a local staff leader, receives a call about a serious incident at a camp involving a volunteer. Thanks to clear training and easy access to the Global Policies, she immediately follows the child protection procedures—informing the right people, documenting the situation, and ensuring the safety of kids and leaders. The trust she built with her team and Legal Services means they respond quickly and with unity. The ministry continues, protected by transparency and action.”
Reflection Question:
What might have gone wrong if Maria didn’t know where to find or follow the policy?
4.) Self-Assessment: Where Are You Now? (5–7 minutes)
Instructions:
Answer the following based on your local team. Use these categories:
- Yes – consistently
- Somewhat
- No – needs attention
Statement
All leaders I oversee have read the Global Policies.
Volunteers receive training on policies relevant to their role.
Team members know where to find the policy manual.
Policies are reviewed or reinforced regularly.
REsponse
Yes | Somewhat | No
Yes | Somewhat | No
Yes | Somewhat | No
Yes | Somewhat | No
Self-Reflection:
Which area is your team doing best in? Which needs growth?
5.) Build Your Plan: Call to Action (10 minutes)
Instructions:
Write one small, clear action you (or your team) will take in the next 30 days to grow in your use of the policy manual. Some ideas:
- Send a link to your team and ask everyone to review one policy.
- Host a 20-minute virtual training on one key policy.
- Print and post the policies in a shared space.
Self-Reflection:
What action will you take? Who else needs to be involved?
6.) Wrap-Up & Prayer (2 minutes)
Final Thought:
Policies don’t restrict our ministry; they protect it. They free us to lead with integrity, build trust, and focus on reaching kids with the Gospel.
Prayer (Read or listen):
Spend some time in prayer asking the Lord to help you lead with wisdom, discernment, and humility.
REsources
To find the 11 Global Policies Summary and the Global Policies Training Manual, follow the link below:
- Login: younglife1941
- Password: Matthew28
Both are case sensitive.
