By Andrew Zirschky 1/23/19 Teens today are soft. Teens need to toughen up. They’re kids—what do they have to worry about? We love our youth, but perhaps the statements above have run through your mind at one point or another. Sure, young people get stressed, but everyone gets stressed. The truth, however, is […]
Growing up in the small community of Oneonta, Ala. (population 6,600), Skyler Jones has known since junior high school that God’s call for his life was youth ministry. Skyler holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Athens State University. Upon hearing about CYMT during the summer before his senior year of college, he thought […]
CYMT wants to welcome our newest employees to our staff. Courtney Wilson serves as the new Recruiting Director for CYMT. She is responsible for recruiting graduate residents to our program. Lisa Wooley is the Events Manager. She will be responsible for any CYMT hosted events. Look for more information from her regarding Youth Ministry Academy […]
Dietrich “Deech” Kirk Dietrich “Deech” Kirk Executive Director Center for Youth Ministry Training 615.823.7595, ext. 302 309 Franklin Road Brentwood, TN 37027 www.cymt.org
An Exciting Opportunity for your Students and Alumni! Thank you for your support of the Center for Youth Ministry Training. We are pleased to partner with Youth Ministry Institute to bring the second annual Youth Ministry Academy on January 7-9, 2016. The Academy invites a balance of youth ministry professors who have PhDs who can challenge […]
Over the past five years, I have been blessed to get to know Kara Powell and Brad Griffin from the Fuller Youth Institute. In 2006, I got my first glimpse of the initial findings from the College Transitions Project research when Kara presented at AYME (Association of Youth Ministry Educators). Since then, I have followed closely […]
“Upon graduating from college with a degree in Youth Ministry, I had a great deal of knowledge about Biblical studies and Youth Ministry but lacked the confidence gained from experience to actually begin a vocation in the field. I wanted to continue my education, but I also wanted to get my feet in the water, […]
“Our partnership with CYMT has been nothing but positive. We were fortunate to have a husband and wife team who are doing youth and children’s ministry. Chris and Joanna Cummings have met and exceeded our expectations. They have contributed in very significant ways to the transformation of our church. The aspect I love the most […]
“Through the CYMT, our congregation, and Harry working together, God is doing some amazing things. Harry’s faith and ability were never in question, but the CYMT has helped him develop the skills and abilities God has given him at a remarkable pace and equipped him with resources to be the minister to our youth and […]
After discovering the mission/purpose of our youth ministry, CYMT and their students are providing additional stability, consistency and creativity. Our goal is to have sustainable youth ministry for generations to come! With CYMT’s investment, we are confident that sustainability is being achieved. The dialogue between CYMT, youth volunteer leaders and the senior pastor is a […]
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