The All New GA Journey

GA Journey OverviewAs a part of this conference

•GA leaders will gain a greater understanding of the overall GA Journey program.

•GA leaders will review samples of the GA Journey resources.

•GA leaders will learn what each GA is responsible for accomplishing in each of her graded “journeys.”

GA Journey OverviewAs a part of this conference

•GA leaders will learn what they must do to guide their GAs in the GA Journey program.

•GA leaders will learn about the new GA Journey award system, vests, badges, and stars.

GA Journey Improvements

• Simpler and easier to use

• Options for group activities with individual components

• All activities in one leader guide

• More engaging• Based on research

GA Journey Overview

Individual GAs can complete GA Journey

•On their own

•In small groups

•In large groups

•In a classroom setting

GA Journey is designed to enhance the overall GA experience of every GA.

GA Journey ResourcesGA Journey Leader

Guide

Comprehensive guide for every GA leader

GA Journey Activity Books

Six graded GA Journey activity books

GA Journey—The Plan

GA Journey is divided into eight growth areas.

GA Journey Growth Areas• I Am a GA• I Pray• I Give• I Do Missions• I Support Missionaries• I Serve My Church• I Tell About Jesus• I Learn the Bible

GA Journey—The Format

Each GA Journey activity is divided into three separate sections:

1. “What You Need” – Leader

2. “What You Do” – Leader

3. “What GAs Do” – GA

GA Journey—The PlanWhen should GA groups use the plan?

1. Once per month – last GA meeting of the month

2. At-home projects

3. Help from a parent or other adult – when there is not another chance for girls to do GA Journey

4. Parents – homeschooling

5. Events

New Vest and Awards

Benefits of New Awards

• fosters a sense of togetherness for GAs• encourages GAs to wear missions discipleship badges• promotes the GA organization• provides a uniform for GAevents outside the church• becomes a keepsake for GA members

WorldVentures

• The WorldVentures books are now available from national WMU only.

• Bracelets and charms will remain in LifeWay stores through July 2011.

• After July 31, bracelets and charms will be available only through WMU.

• Limited quantities of products will remain in stock until August 2012.

Important Dates for 2011

• May—All GA Journey books are released

• May/June GA Leader—4-page insert describing GA Journey and the new awards system

• August—all badges and vests are released

• September—GA Journey is implemented in churches

Questions?

The All New GA Journey