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 […]
Young people need strong youth leaders now more than ever. CYMT is dedicated to investing in youth by equipping their leaders with theological education and practical youth ministry training so that they will reach more young people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Why do we need to invest in youth now more than […]
A friend commented yesterday that they weren’t sure that any of their youth group would be a dedicated Christian before they left for college. He was truly frustrated with their umm … lack of getting it. Another friend asked if he had told them that, thinking that might be a good motivational technique. My response […]
Some days my job is a joy at the Center for Youth Ministry Training. Staff and graduate residents tell me stories of all the wonderful things that God is doing in and through our ministry. I love those days. Other days my job is more difficult, because something is not going right. A decision has […]
CYMT provided an education that pushed me to seek after God in study, worship, and conversation. I received much more than an education, though. CYMT is a program that builds up the Christian in faith and in love. I was surrounded by a community of disciples that loved me and I them. It is easy […]
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