Linzi Anderson hails from Northern Ireland and is a graduate of the School of Chemistry at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. “After college I did an internship with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) which resulted in me ...

by Andrew Zirschky, Ph.D. Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt of Dr. Andrew Zirschky’s book Beyond the Screen: Youth Ministry for the Connected But Alone Generation, published in 2015 by Abingdon Press. All is not well in the brave new ...

by Andrew Zirschky, Ph.D. Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of Dr. Andrew Zirschky's book Beyond the Screen: Youth Ministry for the Connected But Alone Generation, published in 2015 by Abingdon Press. Tyler: School is almost here. Logan: Ikr Tyler: ...

By Kathryn Dilworth, Camp Director, Deer Run Camps & Retreats Together, we are functioning well in accomplishing our mission. Can you say that? Can your team do better? Cohesion is defined as “the action or fact of forming a united ...

by Abraham McIntyre, Chief Volunteer Officer, Appalachia Service Project It is your turn to give a gift. Unfortunately, we give you no guarantee that you will receive a thank you, an "atta-boy," or even a handshake of appreciation. This is ...

by Rachel Drummond, Program Manager—Recruitment & Hiring, Appalachia Service Project When Rev. Glenn “Tex” Evans founded Appalachia Service Project back in 1969, he didn’t want volunteers to come for a week, go home, and return to their normal lives. He ...

by Walter Crouch, Chief Executive Officer, Appalachia Service Project According to the Housing Assistance Council in Washington D.C., Central Appalachia is one of five chronically poverty stricken rural regions in the United States. When President Lyndon Johnson declared a war ...

by Lisa Pierce, Executive Director, Alabama Rural Ministry What really can happen on a mission trip? In what ways are youth impacted and how does that impact translate into a more mature disciple of Jesus? Can this be a space ...

by Joe Davis, Director of Ministry Operations, Alabama Rural Ministry If we're serious about practicing Jesus' mission as mission with, our relationships with those we serve have to be at the center of all our ministry efforts. And not just ...

by Joe Davis, Director of Ministry Operations, Alabama Rural Ministry Language is powerful. When it comes to being on mission with Christ, the way we talk about people not only reveals what we think about them—it can actually change the ...

by Diane Maloney In a world that is quick to post a picture, status, or tweet about every little action or thought, teenagers are so slow to express what they really believe about their faith. Most teenagers are not even ...

Editor’s Note: This post is a product of the Youth Minister as Pastor and Leader class, taught by Dr. Andrew Zirschky as part of CYMT’s Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree program through Memphis Theological Seminary. by Tina Boyd ...

Editor’s Note: This post is a product of the Youth Minister as Pastor and Leader class, taught by Dr. Andrew Zirschky as part of CYMT’s Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree program through Memphis Theological Seminary. by Samantha Hassell ...

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. ...

by Dietrich Kirk 9/17/15 Handling personality types in small groups can be difficult. Groups are made up of a variety of people with a variety of personalities which play out in a variety of ways as we seek to facilitate healthy ...

Good discussions are rooted in good questions. Bad questions lead to bad discussion, but good questions can draw youth into the discussion and engage them in deep theological reflection. And don't forget that if you do all the talking then ...

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 ...

by Hank Hilliard I was one day graduated from college when I started my first youth ministry job. I was confident but clueless. There were several committed volunteers, but less than a week after I started, they all quit. They ...

Youth and adults from 11 churches came to Fisk University in downtown Nashville where their world would Collide with God. Throughout the week their preconceived notions of people would Collide with God's love for those people. The questions that they ...

The Center for Youth Ministry Training's Graduate Residency is off to a great start this fall with first academic retreat of the year taking place August 3-6. This retreat laid the foundation for our community and training for the rest ...