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Is there a brochure or handout that I can give to other youthworkers?

There are two brochures available for PDF download.

Downloads:   Tent Brochure   Card Brochure  

If you need other information please contact us, info@youthworkermovement.org, phone (615) 263-0530.

 

What kind of name is "Youthworker Movement?"

The steering committee considered several names for this movement. They decided not to settle on a name yet, but just to call it a movement. After the movement has had a chance to “live” for a while, the Members will be consulted about selecting a name.

Who is in charge of the YWM?

After its start as a part of the Young People's Ministries of the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, the YouthWorker Movement was "planted" as a self governed organization.  The Center for Youth Ministry Excellence was formed as a corporation with a board of directors who are all youthworkers. The primary ministry of the CYMX is the YouthWorker Movement.

The board of CYMX is Rev. Micheal Selleck, Chair, author of UMY Handbook and Director of Connectional Ministries of North Georgia; June Willson, Director of Age Level Ministries of South Carolina; and Charles Harrision, youthworker and founder of Center for Wesleyan Renewal. This board is responsible for fiduciary responsibilities.

The group of youthworkers who started the “movement” continue to serve as a steering committee for the YouthWorker Movement. The steering committee has been making the big decisions as we have grown. In 2008 the steering committee will develop a plan for future leadership selection.

The General Board of Discipleship in consultation with the steering committee and the Foundation For Evangelism named Rev. Terry B. Carty as the Executive Director in January of 2005. The board of CYMX affirmed his appointment as CEO of the new organization. He is a 35 year veteran youthworker who began as a church league youth softball coach and has since served in youth ministry at congregational, district, conference, jurisdictional, and denominational levels. He was one of the founders of the Mountain T.O.P. mission program and has worked in local church youth group ministry for 21 years.
 
The office for the Youthworker Movement is housed at the McKendree Christian Life Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
 

Rev. Terry B. Carty
Director of The Youthworker Movement
PO Box 331927
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615-263-0530
tcarty(at)youthworkermovement.org

 

If Membership is free, where does the money come from? How will this movement be sustained?

The gift of a generous benefactor resulted in a partnership of the Foundation For Evangelism and the General Board of Discipleship that has established and supported this organization.

Future funding will depend upon the generosity of those who will contribute to support this ministry to youthworkers. If you are able to make a contribution or can encourage others to contribute, thousands of youthworkers who have free active memberships will be benefited.

To contribute make checks payable to Center for Youth Ministry Excellence and mail to YouthWorker Movement, PO Box 331927, Nashville, TN 37203. THANK YOU!

Is this for United Methodists Only?

Anyone who is committed to youth ministry is invited to participate in the Youthworker Movement. This includes people of any Christian denomination or sect in any nation.

The Movement was developed to meet the needs of United Methodist youthworkers. It is based upon United Methodist and Wesleyan theological understandings – making Disciples for the journey of faith growth and for transformation of the world. The Movement is focused on youth ministry appropriate to cultures experienced in the United States of America.

What is being offered in this movement?

• Opportunities to know and be known by other youthworkers.

• Website for meeting other youthworkers and sharing your idea's.

• Gatherings with other members.

• Training events.

• Discounts and free resources.

• Free Membership offered.

How is the movement connected to the UMC?

The YouthWorker Movement is related to the Division on Ministry with Young People of the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship as a USA national network of youthworkers. The steering committee will apply to the General Board of Discipleship for official affiliate status at the earliest opportunity (2009).

How do I become a Member?

Youthworkers can become Members of the movement in several ways.

• The easiest way to join is to click the link to register on the website. You will be invited to submit a confidential Member questionnaire. You will receive a personal email of welcome and confirmation from the Director’s office.
• Write to:
  
  Rev. Terry Carty
  Youthworkers Movement
  P.O. Box 331927
  Nashville, TN 37203
  
  Provide your contact information and request Membership. You will receive a letter of welcome and confirmation along with a questionnaire. The letter will give instructions for registration for logging into the website.

• Contact your United Methodist Conference Office of Connectional Minstry or Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministry and indicate a desire to be a YWM Member.

Active membership is without charge.

What is a YWM Membership?

Youthworkers are invited to become Members of the movement.  Members will help shape the association so that it best meets their needs for networking and resourcing. They will be asked for input about decisions that are made. They will be able to submit their great stories, best programs, and good advice for use by other members. They will receive discounts and free resources as the association builds an outstanding benefit package. They will be the first to learn of new features offered.

Active membership is offered without cost. Members will be asked to identify themselves by name, address, and ministry setting. Information about members will be kept in confidence and the information will not be shared or sold to third parties.