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 […]
In my experience, I have found the leadership of CYMT to be committed, focused, and professional. But most importantly, they are “sold out” to ministry to youth, and are dedicated to enabling those who want to it their life’s work. I truly believe God sent CYMT our way. Rev. David F. Moseley First UMC, West Memphis, AR
By Dietrich Kirk What should our relationship with God look like? God is full of grace, forgiveness, and love. God is often referred to as a Good Father. Jesus desires to have a deep relationship with us and calls us friend. Relationships involve all kinds of emotions. We feel glad, sad, guilty, ashamed, fearful, hurt, lonely, […]
By Dietrich Kirk (The WOW Theological Method draws on knowledge from Dr. Andrew Zirschky’s work on theological reflection with youth.) I was walking down the row of hungry people when a man said to me, “Hey, I know you.” And that statement transformed my life. We arrived at The Bridge early. Everyone was given a […]
Letters to a Youth Worker is a collection of letters from some of the best youth ministers in the country. It was published by CYMT in 2012 and is available as a free Kindle download or may be purchased in paperback format from Amazon. The following excerpt from Ben Conner celebrates inclusion of youth […]
9-1-1 Youth Trips and Hospital Visits By: Kelly Soifer “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Most Americans will recognize those words from the opening of Dickens’ The Tale of Two Cities, a classic in Western literature and required reading in most high schools. Though this novel profiles the social upheavals […]
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