Growing Within PEARL
What growing traits do we want to see in our young women?
We have a core belief that every woman is special, beautiful, and valuable no matter what she believes or what society tells her. There is no way around it. Every young woman is more precious than anything that money could buy. They hold, within themselves, riches untold. However, we realize that it takes time, commitment, maturity, and community for all women to realize and live as if they are as prized as they truly are.
It is because of this reason that we recognize our young women at each level or their maturity. As we walk this journey of life with each PEARL, it is our desire that the girls who initially join the program develop into competent women who love God, serve mankind, and lead the program. We understand that no one is perfect, but we strive to recognize the transformations that take place in our young ladies lives and have developed four levels of development within our program.
Every young lady that consistently comes to the PEARL program at the YMEN center is a part of the PEARL organization. However, as student develops within the organization, her rank, responsibilities, and opportunities also grow.
We want our ladies to demonstrate…
- Growth in Education
- Growth in Attitude
- Growth in Relationships
- Growth in Service & Leadership
It is our desire that no PEARL be satisfied with…
- Being mediocre
- Having A Sense of Entitlement
- Never mentoring a younger lady or giving back to the community
- Being treated like anything less than a queen
From a Participant to a GEM
GEM: A young lady (usually in junior high) who has shown commitment to various PEARL activities, the vision, and mission of the organization.
Level 2 GEM: A GEM who has
- Shown consistency in her participation within various PEARL activities
- Earned 100 participation points within a year’s span
- Participated at least 1 service project
Level 3 GEM: A GEM who has
- Shown consistency in her participation within various PEARL activities
- Earned 100 participation points within the organization
- Memorized 3-5 verses
- Participated in at least 3 service projects within a year
- Shown consistent positive growth overall
- Memorized the PEARL creed
- Demonstrated a general knowledge of the PEARL organization (i.e. founding information, establishment date, four components of the “Gospel”, etc.)
Benefits of Being A Level 3 GEM Include:
- Free Summer Trips
- Priority for Trips With Limited Slots
- Level 3 Only Activities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Priority Consideration To Becoming a PEARL
- A Necklace with a “gem”
From a GEM to a PEARL
PEARL: A young lady (usually in high school or college) who has shown commitment to various PEARL programs, the vision and mission of the organization, and displays a general sense of maturity, self-control, and integrity within the organization, and has proven general knowledge of PEARL
Level 2 PEARL: A PEARL who has
- Shown consistency in her participation within various PEARL activities
- Earned 100 participation points within a year’s span
- Participated at least 1 service project
- Memorized the PEARL creed
- Memorized at least 3 verses
Level 3 PEARL: A PEARL who has
- Shown consistency in her participation within various PEARL activities
- Earned 100 participation points within the organization
- Memorized 5-7 verses
- Participated in at least 3 service projects within a year (one of them being done with her “Little Sister/GEM”)
- Displayed consistent positive growth overall
- Memorized the PEARL creed
- Memorized the PEARL mission statement
- Has mentored at least on GEM (Little Sister) within the past year
Benefits of Being A Level 3 PEARL Include:
- Free Summer Trips
- First Priority for Trips With Limited Slots
- Exclusive Level 3 PEARL Activities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Consideration To Becoming a Black PEARL
- Gifts and Awards at our Annual Banquet
- Ladies’ Nights Out & Sleepovers
- Free PEARL Shirt
- A White “Pearl” Necklace and Earrings
From a PEARL to A Black PEARL
BLACK PEARL: A woman (usually a high school graduate) who has shown knowledge of and commitment to the vision and mission of the PEARL organization, mentors various young women within PEARL, displays a high sense of maturity, self-control, and integrity within the organization and community abroad (including social media), has a reputation within the community of being a godly woman who serves others
Black PEARLS Are Expected To…
- Lead and organize various PEARL activities and service projects
- Mentor other PEARLS
- Teach Bible studies on occasion
- Support YMEN and PEARL staff at the center
- Develop strategies to engage students within the organization
- Continually display positive growth overall
- Meet with parents and students on the regular basis
- Set positive examples for students and staff
Benefits of Being A Level BLACK PEARL Include:
- Free Summer Trips
- Leadership Opportunities
- Support from YMEN & PEARL organization with Personal Development opportunities
- Priority Consideration for Job Opportunities at YMEN/PEARL
- Leadership Trips/Retreats
- Being Able to Play a Role in a Student’s Transformation”
- Planning Trips for the PEARL organization
- Free Black PEARL Shirt
- Black “Pearl” Necklace and Earrings
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