The Center for Youth Ministry Training’s Graduate Residency jumped back into full swing August 5-8, 2014, with our New Resident Orientation and first academic retreat of the year. This retreat laid the foundation for our community and training for the rest of the year. We want to give our partner churches some insight into what […]
The following courses will be offered by Memphis Theological Seminary for all CYMT graduate residents enrolled in the Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree program during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 school year. Please note the dates and times of these courses; they are offered in retreat-based format on the campus of Memphis […]
Youth ministries choose curriculum in a variety of ways. You might find yourself using some of these methods: Two hours before youth group you grab something off the shelf Your Sunday School teachers teach whatever is on their hearts You have been instructed to use the denominational curriculum or have bought into a curriculum plan […]
The Center for Youth Ministry Training invited Dr. Andy Root to teach an elective to our students on the Children of Divorce last week. What an important topic for youth ministers to explore so that the church can better respond to this important issue in our society that greatly affects young people and families. I […]
The Center for Youth Ministry Training is in the process of building a collaborative relationship with a business. My friend who owns the business has commented through the process about how hard it is to work with churches or churchy organizations. If you work in a church or a churchy business, you know that he is right; […]
Over the past 16 years of ministry, I have had 6 different senior pastors at my various churches. As the Executive Director of the CYMT, I have now worked with 25+ pastors as they supervise our students. As a YMA consultant, I had the privilege of working intently alongside 6 churches and pastors during times of transition. Throw […]
The Center for Youth Ministry Training has a youth ministry library full of more than 700 resources and books. We created the library because we wanted folks to be able to see the curriculum and try it out before making a large purchase for their church. But we have observed that those who utilize this library as a resource […]
Two weeks ago, I posted a blog on What is the Right Age for Confirmation? After a wonderful week at Hilton Head with my family and a 37 on the front 9 at Arthur Hills only to find out that the fun does begin on the 12th to finish with a 82, I pick back up the […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on rethinkingyouthministry.com and is reprinted here with permission. by Brian Kirk Getting Ready Invite students individually or in small groups to brainstorm on sticky pad notes the names/nicknames we give to Jesus that explain how we think about him (or how we’ve been taught to think about him). […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on rethinkingyouthministry.com and is reprinted here with permission. by Brian Kirk The Examen This is a cool ancient form of prayer that asks you to think back over the last week or month. Let your mind wander through the following questions as you pray: Thinking back over the […]
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