Editor’s Note: This article was inspired by John Nixdor’s article on youthspecialties.com, “Ministering to Teenagers with Disabilities: Part 1 and Part 2.” by Rev. Phil Rogers Click here to read Honoring Their Unique Gifts and Talents: Ministering to Teens with Disabilities, Part 1. Inclusion Isn’t Just an Option; It’s Everything! Nixdor says that “while you […]
Pictured above: Pam and John Padgett. John is the Chairman of CYMT’s Board of Directors. The inaugural Jump Jive Dinner Dance, held on February 14, was a resounding success, raising nearly $12,000 for CYMT! T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. was the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event held at the Martin Center in Brentwood. Guests were […]
Editor’s Note: This post is a product of the Youth Minister as Pastor and Leader class, taught by Dr. Andrew Zirschky as part of CYMT’s Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree program through Memphis Theological Seminary. by Samantha Hassell Boys will be boys! He’s all boy! He’s a man’s man. Don’t be a sissy! […]
Editor’s Note: This post is a product of the Youth Minister as Pastor and Leader class, taught by Dr. Andrew Zirschky as part of CYMT’s Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree program through Memphis Theological Seminary. by Tina Boyd “Do you have any food?” he mumbled upon wandering in to the break room where […]
by Diane Maloney In a world that is quick to post a picture, status, or tweet about every little action or thought, teenagers are so slow to express what they really believe about their faith. Most teenagers are not even sure of what they believe until they say it. At the Youth Ministry Academy, which […]
by Kayla Eastman At the Youth Ministry Academy held January 7-9, 2016 in Nashville, speaker David Carroll shared his wisdom on how to remain in your pastor’s good graces in a session entitled “How Not to Be the Face on Your Boss’ Dartboard.” So what if you’ve already made a few mistakes and your face […]
by Joe Davis, Director of Ministry Operations, Alabama Rural Ministry Language is powerful. When it comes to being on mission with Christ, the way we talk about people not only reveals what we think about them—it can actually change the way we see them and relate to them. In other words, our language is formative […]
by Joe Davis, Director of Ministry Operations, Alabama Rural Ministry If we’re serious about practicing Jesus’ mission as mission with, our relationships with those we serve have to be at the center of all our ministry efforts. And not just any relationships, but real friendships. Developing these friendships is often harder than it seems, especially […]
by Lisa Pierce, Executive Director, Alabama Rural Ministry What really can happen on a mission trip? In what ways are youth impacted and how does that impact translate into a more mature disciple of Jesus? Can this be a space for students to make first time faith commitments? We believe these are important questions youth […]
by Walter Crouch, Chief Executive Officer, Appalachia Service Project According to the Housing Assistance Council in Washington D.C., Central Appalachia is one of five chronically poverty stricken rural regions in the United States. When President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty in 1964, he chose to make the declaration from the front porch of […]
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