How our groups work together

RESPONSIBILITIES for governance of the YBA are carried out through the Executive Group and the three sub-groups (Ministry, Trust and Finance) that report and are accountable to it.

Executive Group - the key decision-making body acting on behalf of the YBA churches.
All major strategic decisions relating to the work of the Association are taken by the Executive. This includes major issues referred from the sub-groups. While these groups deal with detailed matters, it is the Executive which keeps the overview and focus of the Association.

The Executive's key tasks include:

• Maintaining the aims and developing the strategies of the YBA;

• Setting policies and reviewing the practice of the YBA in terms of Ministry and Mission;

• Setting policies and reviewing the practice of the YBA Trust Corporation as managed by the Trust Group;

• Maintaining the financial practice of the Association through setting budgets and approving accounts;

• Supporting and resourcing YBA staff and volunteers to carry out their functions, roles and responsibilities 

• Undertaking representation and partnership with the Baptist Union of Great Britain, St Hild College, BMS World Mission and other recognised bodies.

Ministry Group

The Ministry Group has overall responsibility for:

• Interviewing candidates for ministry, both lay and ordained;

• Reviewing the development of Newly Accredited Ministers (NAMs);

• The ongoing support and encouragement of ministers and pastors;

• Developing training for ministers and pastors;

• Encouraging healthy relationships in our churches.

Trust Group

The Trust Group manages the trusteeship affairs and properties of the Association. It works with the Baptist Union Corporation team which supports our work and offers guidance on trust policy to the Association. The Trust Group provides advice and expertise to local churches on matters relating to trust deeds, church constitutions and rules, membership, property and legal concerns.

Finance Group

The YBA Finance Group oversees the Association's financial matters on behalf of the Executive, ensuring that matters of YBA finance are properly considered and managed. Part of this is the YBA Grants Group which as a task group of the Finance Group meets to consider applications for grant support from YBA member churches and ministers.

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There are two other groups that do not have delegated authority to make decisions but which provide support to the Regional Ministers and Regional Minister/Team Leader respectively. These are:

The Chairs Support Group

The Staffing Support Group