What is Youth Ministry Institute?
Youth Ministry Institute is more than just a training program to equip people who are passionate about connecting youth to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. It’s a opportunity for those called to ministry with youth to connect with others who have the same passion and struggles. It’s an opportunity to form a community of leaders, learners, supporters and most importantly Christ followers focused on building ministries that are Christ-centered, innovative, sustainable, and theologically strong.
YMI Leadership Team
Dr. Jack Radcliffe is the Dean and Coach of the Youth Ministry Institute. Jack is an Adjunct Professor of Christian Education at Martin Methodist College.
Dr. Ed Trimmer is the Executive Director of the Cal Turner, Jr. Center for Church Leadership at Martin Methodist College.
Brad Fiscus is the Director of Young People’s Ministry for the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church.
We ask for at least 1/3 of course cost at registration. Utilize our secure online payment here.
THE NEW YOUTH MINISTRY INSTITUTE
YMI Essentials
Essentials half-day training events are inexpensive, time sensitive skills training for youth ministry workers. Churches with or without a youth ministry will benefit from Essentials.
YMI Foundations
Foundations is a year-long training program for youth workers new to their role in ministry.
The foundations training will cover 8 of the most critical core youth ministry topics through a unique combination of weekend and one day seminars and conferences led by a team of experienced youth ministry practitioners.
Participants will be provided with an assessment of their local church youth ministries and 2 hours of coaching per month geared toward helping them put their learning into practice in their ministry contexts.
Fee includes coaching, housing, food, and books for all retreats and class meetings.
$1,200 per year for full program.
YMI Foundations 2011-2012 Schedule
Dec 2-3 Retreat 1 – Aldersgate Renewal Cottage, 115 East Avenue, Goodlettsville, TN
Jan 7 – One Day 1 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN
Feb 4 – One Day 2 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN
Feb 18 – One Day 3 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN
March 9-10 Retreat 2 – Aldersgate Renewal Cottage, 115 East Avenue, Goodlettsville, TN
March 31 One Day 4 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN
April 13-14 Retreat 3 – Sisters of Mercy Retreat Center, 2629 Pennington Bend Road, Nashville, TN
May 12 – One Day 5 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN
YMI Foundations Advanced
After expressed interest for a weekend retreat format for volunteer youth workers, we are pleased to offer YMI Foundations Advanced.
YMI Foundations Advanced will follow the same retreat schedule as YMI Foundations meeting during the 3 weekend retreats. The course will focus on deeper theological and practical applications of core youth ministry topics. A 1 hour coaching session will be provided at each retreat.
Fee includes coaching, housing food, and books.
$650 per year for 3 retreats.
$250 per retreat – payment due in full at registration.
YMI Foundations 2011-2012 Schedule
Dec 2-3 Retreat 1
March 9-10 Retreat 2
April 13-14 Retreat 5
YMI Cohort – 2011 Cohort has already began. A new Cohort will begin in 2012.
The cohort serves veteran youth workers who want to develop understanding and competencies around 6 advanced issues in youth ministry over the course of two years (3 per year). Cohort participants will enjoy a retreat-style learning environment and have the option to meet with coaches to incorporate learning into their ministry contexts.
Fee includes housing, food, and books for retreats.
$1,000 per year for 3 retreats.
$1,900 for two year 6 retreats program.
$1,500 per year for 3 retreats and coaching between retreat meetings.
$2,800 for two year 6 retreats program and coaching between retreat meetings.
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