As youth workers, we find ourselves leading discussion groups regularly. Some discussions happen over coffee, some after significant life events, and some are a part of our regular weekly lessons. Knowing how to lead and guide a discussion is essential to helping youth own and develop their faith. In this three part series about leading […]
Good discussions are rooted in good questions. Bad questions lead to bad discussion, but good questions can draw youth into the discussion and engage them in deep theological reflection. And don’t forget that if you do all the talking then it’s not really a discussion. In part one of the Leading Discussions series, we explored […]
We are excited to 12 new graduate residents to the CYMT graduate residency this Fall.
The Center for Youth Ministry Training’s Graduate Residency is off to a great start this fall with first academic retreat of the year taking place August 3-6. This retreat laid the foundation for our community and training for the rest of the year. We want to give you some insights into what we did on […]
Youth and adults from 11 churches came to Fisk University in downtown Nashville where their world would Collide with God. Throughout the week their preconceived notions of people would Collide with God’s love for those people. The questions that they have always wanted to ask about who God is and the world would rise to […]
by Hank Hilliard I was one day graduated from college when I started my first youth ministry job. I was confident but clueless. There were several committed volunteers, but less than a week after I started, they all quit. They thought the church had hired me to replace them. I didn’t know enough to tell […]
The Youth Ministry Academy is Right Around The Corner! CYMT would like to thank you for spreading the word about the Youth Ministry Academy on January 7-9, 2016. We are excited about the leadership and number of colleagues who are coming to share their experiences and wisdom. We’d love for many of your students and […]
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! […]
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 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 […]
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