To my Dearest Sojourner in Ministry to Youth, You are wise, my friend, to seek out and learn from the experience of others, others who have been educated with an often painful curriculum. And so, as one who has had the privilege of walking with many who have suffered their way into wisdom in youth […]
Dear Youthworker, First, I think congratulations are in order. You’ve either just gotten this job or somehow survived in it for these last several months and years. Both deserve a hearty “congrats,” and, if we were face to face, a beer (or if your tradition or principles doesn’t allow, then at least a creamy hot […]
Dear Youthworker, For those of you just starting out in youth ministry, I am so excited for you and for the journey you are beginning. Your call to work with young people means there’s a good chance you have a love for duct tape, mud pits, or dodge balls. But it also says something about […]
The importance of time management in ministry can’t be overstated. The most effective leaders will tell you that being intentional with your time will allow you to maintain a healthy balance between work and home life, not to mention – be more productive. Too many ministry leaders unnecessarily wear themselves out and are in desperate […]
Advent is the season of preparation and anticipation of the Christ Child. Christmas is the day we celebrate that God became Emmanuel and lived among us. At most churches, youth ministers have less responsibilities during the Advent season, so stop all the hustle and bustle and have take advantage of Advent. Here are five “musts” […]
Part of CYMT’s mission is to equip churches to have effective youth ministers and we also want the church to have effective volunteers for their youth programs. We know all CYMT churches have volunteers who need to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, so CYMT held its first “More Than a Volunteer” recognition […]
At the very heart of the Center for Youth Ministry Training’s mission to develop theologically formed and practically effective youth ministries is our graduate residency program. Our graduate residency program creates a whole-person learning environment by nurturing residents academically in the classroom, vocationally in the local church, and personally through coaching. Graduate residents in the program gain […]
The Center for Youth Ministry Training is jumping back into full swing this January after a wonderful holiday season. We were excited by the Kingdom work done at all our partner churches. As we head into a new semester, we wanted to give you a brief overview of upcoming important dates. First, we want to […]
by Jason Sansbury Events are an integral part of any youth ministry. At their best, they can help create momentum and accomplish great things in the lives of our youth groups and the students involved. At their worst, they can become huge time drainers that don’t accomplish much at all. Planning is one of the […]
Andrew Root’s A Theological Journey through Youth Ministry book series is one of the most exciting things to come off a youth ministry press in years. Thank you to Youth Specialties for turning an off-handed conversation into vibrant, essential theological conversation for youth ministry. I believe this book series is a theological journey worth taking. A […]
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