Equipping the Local Church

Does your youth minister need theological education?

Does your youth minister need practical training for ministry?

Could your congregation use some support and coaching to help develop a sustainable structure for long-term effective youth ministry?

Apply today to become a CYMT Training Church for next year!

Here’s what you will receive:

Youth Ministry Training

• All students will complete a 2-year Certificate in Youth Ministry

• Optional 3rd year allows students to complete an Master of Arts degree

• Individual coaching for all students from a veteran youth minister

• A community of peer support and relationships that are essential to long-term sustainability

To learn more about the training components click here.

Church Youth Ministry Development

• Specific coaching for each church’s youth ministry team

• Development of a two-year strategic plan designed for your youth ministry

  • Vision and goals

  • Curriculum and discipleship planning

• Volunteer recruitment and training

• Foundational work to create an infrastructure to support the long term effectiveness and growth of the youth program

Location

CYMT partners with churches from different denominations in Nashville and Memphis regions including North Alabama, North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, Southern Kentucky, and Middle and West Tennessee.

Requirements

• Apply by March 31

• Complete initial interview process

• Create a youth ministry team or youth council

• Allow CYMT students to participate in all CYMT classes and retreats

• Develop a church-adopted child protection policy

To see the details of the training church requirements click here.

Financial Commitment

• $12,000 in year one (July - June)

• $12,000 in year two (July - June)

• Youth budget - annual youth budget approved by CYMT

Veteran Pricing

Churches with a youth minister who has been in professional youth ministry at least 6 years qualify for a special training church rate of $9000 each year. Veteran youth ministers will participate fully in the educational portion of the program and in a special veteran co-hort cluster group.. They will not receive coaching for the individual or the church.

Visit our FAQ's page for more information on being a partner church.

Church Application Process
Church Application
Church FAQ's

Downloadable Brochures
Student Info
Certificate Info
Church Info

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"The significance taking place is that young people in ministry are entering the world of church ministry with a life preserver and a guide in the raft beside them as opposed to the majority of youth ministers who are flung into the water without the ability to navigate the unexpected currents and rapids which await them downstream." Lesleigh Carmichael, Director of Coaching

"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 their families that God has called him to be."

Rev. Ed Myers
Advent Lutheran Church