By Andrew Davis 7/30/19 As youth pastors, we must be intentional about how we welcome our new 6th or 7th graders into the youth ministry. Church involvement can be a very positive aspect of the lives of new middle schoolers. This is also a significant time in the lives of their parents as well, and […]
CYMT has something spectacular to celebrate: we have a new class of residents! We know God is at work in each of our new graduate residents. As they begin their journeys as youth ministers at partner churches throughout the southeast and Texas, we ask that you join us in praying for them by name. Learn […]
How to Lead Effective Small Groups by Jeremiah Stone 8/13/19 Establishing small groups can be one of the most challenging, yet fruitful aspects of your ministry. Whether you are at a very large church or a small church, small groups will impact your students in ways you may not see immediately. But the discipleship that […]
Why Leading Discussion Groups Matters in Youth Ministry by Dietrich Kirk 8/13/19 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 […]
Take some time for yourself. I’ve seen numerous youth workers and pastors post about the unrealistic expectations their supervisors have set on them during this time of crisis. Let me just say, I’m sorry. It’s not fair. You matter. You matter not just because of your work, but because YOU are a child of God. […]
“God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won’t forget the love you have shown his people.” (Hebrews 6:10, Contemporary English Version) God has not forgotten us, and we have not forgotten you either. […]
Editor’s Note: This post and resource was originally published on Apr 3, 2020, and has been revised and updated for continual application. Holy Week is an important time in the Church. While we can’t physically be with our youth and families, we can still resource them on their personal spiritual journeys as we all journey […]
YOU can invest in youth by investing in CYMT during CYMT’s Big Payback – Invest in Youth Day, a 24-hour online giving day. Any supporter – anywhere – can participate. Please commit to investing in youth during CYMT’s Big Payback. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM until May 7 at 5:59 PM and give during […]
How do we continue to care for the spiritual well-being of students in the time of crisis and pandemic? Our lives have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. We’re stuck at home and trying to create a new routine. We miss our friends, and crave a sense of normalcy. But God is still with us. […]
Last week we published chapters 1-3 of our 6-week Bible study series for your youth while they are stuck at home due to Covid-19. We’ve heard great things from youth ministers across the country in how these downloadable resources have been instrumental for their youth during this time. This Bible Study series is written to […]
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