FAQ

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. Movement stuck as a name and everybody knows it as the YouthWorker Movement now.
 

 

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; Charles Harrision, youthworker and founder of Center for Wesleyan Renewal; and Amy Valdez Barker, minister with youth at 1st UMC in Athens, GA. This board is responsible for fiduciary responsibilities.

Direction for the “movement” is set by a steering committee for the YouthWorker Movement. The steering committee has been making the big decisions as we have grown. The steering committee members are elected at the annual meeting of Covenant Members and serve three year terms.

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 served in local church youth group ministry for 21 years before his call to serve beyond the local church.

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?

An initial gift from a generous benefactor through the Foundation for Evangelism launched the YouthWorker Movement. The initial funds are not dwindling and the YouthWorker Movement is seeking new resources. Some of our Partners in Ministry reward the YWM financially when members purchase their products/services, but this is not a large revenue stream. The Covenant Member annual fee only funds direct costs of Covenant Member benefits.

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
    YouthWorker 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. Covenant Membership is offered for those who want to be a part of a more intense professional organization at a cost of $75 per year.