Procedures and requirements for starting a local expression of a U of N Family Resource Centre:

1. The leaders of a local expression of the FRC must be full-time YWAM staff people in good standing with a local YWAM base/U of N campus.
2. FRC leaders at a given location are to be approved and confirmed by the mutual consent of the local YWAM base/U of N campus leadership and the FRC International Committee.
3. To be recognized as a local expression of the FRC, there must be evidence of a broad-based focus of ministry. A local expression of the Family Resource Centre must have more than a single focus (i.e. it must promote more than one resource, or one particular ministry). A local expression of the FRC recognizes its commitment to contribute regularly to the international FRC resource pool. It embraces U of N Values, YWAM values and YWAM Family Ministry values.
4. A local expression of the FRC consciously pursues active partnerships with other ministries and organizations (both inside YWAM/U of N and outside YWAM/U of N) that have similar goals towards family issues.
5. To apply for official recognition as a local expression of the U of N Family Resource Centre, send your request to Larry Ballard, 374 Bree Dr., Milton, WI 53563 USA, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel. 608-868-7333
   

Your application should include the following:
A. The proposed name of your FRC.
B. The mission statement for your FRC.
C. A short summary/history of your FRC activity.
D. A statement of how your local expression will fulfill point #3 and #4 of the criteria listed above during the next two years.
E. A list of the names and nationalities of your team members.
F. A brief biography of the FRC leader including the following:

* Name:
* Age:
* Male or Female:
* Nationality:
* Family members:
* Present Ministry Responsibility:
* Languages Spoken:
* Years of YWAM service:
* Specific experience in YWAM:
* YWAM Training/Educational Background: DTS, LTS, etc.
* Non-YWAM Training/Educational Background:

G. A brief paragraph of commendation from your local YWAM/U of N leadership.
H. Contact information for your local expression of the FRC, including mailing address, phone number, FAX number, e-mail address and website. The FRC International Committee will review your application and you will be notified once your application has been processed.

September 2006 Updated and Revised