The Source 4 YM

Jonathan McKee, known in the late 90’s for starting the youth ministry resource web site jonathansresources.com, started a non-profit organization called “The Source for Youth Ministry.” The Source for Youth Ministry is dedicated to bringing cutting edge resources to youth workers today.

The mission of The Source for Youth Ministry is to reach 21st Century youth with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, develop student and adult youth leaders with effective ministry skills, and provide cutting-edge youth ministry tools and resources.

Link: The Source 4 YM

Centre For Youth and Family Ministry

Fuller Theological Seminary’s Centre for Youth and Family Ministry’s website.

Working alongside frontline leaders, Fuller’s Center for Youth and Family Ministry (CYFM) provides resources and training for youth and family workers that are accessible, practical and grounded in research.

- ACCESSIBLE meaning concepts and language that leaders can relate to
- PRACTICAL so that the ideas can be used immediately
- GROUNDED IN RESEARCH so that ministry practices are as effective as possible

Link: Centre For Youth and Family Ministry

EGAD Ideas

Here you will find the Internet’s largest collection of FREE youth ministry games online. We also have tons of other activities, resources and ideas for those who work with today’s youth. All of these ideas have been tried and tested by those currently working in youth ministry so you can be assured that you will only find quality, timeless ideas that you and your youth will enjoy.

Link: EGAD Ideas

I Lead Youth

ileadyouth.com is sponsored by Cokesbury. Cokesbury has been developing Christian resources for over 200 years! They are dedicated to helping Christian youth workers exchange ideas and find resources vital to their ministry.

Whether you are new to youth ministry or are a seasoned veteran, ileadyouth.com will have resources you can use to further your ministry with youth. New resources are added every week.

Link: I Lead Youth

International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry

The International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry (IASYM) is a not-for-profit global organisation.

Our aim is to support and develop the professionalisation of youth ministry around the world. In particular, we focus on furthering the academic study and research of youth and youth ministry (children, teens and young adults), the formal teaching and training of youth ministry (at universities, seminaries, denominations, parachurch organisations, local ministries, or wherever else it may occur), and all those involved in career youth ministry and in the growth and development of youth ministry as a recognised profession.

Membership is open to all those individuals and institutions who can . It isn’t just for academics, but for everyone who takes youth ministry seriously - especially those who see a life-time career in youth ministry of any sort. We currently have nearly 400 members, in over 40 countries.

Link: IASYM Website

Simply Youth Ministry

The Chicago Bulls circa 89, the New York Yankees, the original Guns ‘N Roses…all good teams. But they don’t hold a candle to the staff of Simply Youth Ministry. Combining forces to achieve the incredible on a regular basis, Team SYM will stop at nothing to get quality youth ministry resources into your hands.

Need curriculum? Got it. Want some programming ideas? No problem. Leadership training? Bingo. At Simply Youth Ministry we’re committed to providing you with practical tools that will simplify your ministry and save you time. If we don’t have what you need, we’ll make it. Just let us know.

Link: Simply Youth Ministry

The Search Institute

Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.

To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders.

At the heart of the institute’s work is the framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

Link: The Search Institute

The Youth Ministry Exchange

YMX is a brand new youth ministry site that sprang up in December 2005 to meet a relevent need in the professional youth workers community. We exist to serve, support, and reach out to those who serve, support, and reach out to today’s incredible adolescents.

What makes YMX unique? YMX was launched by people in the trenches. (We’re independently owned) We saw that there was no place for “in the trenches” youth workers to find love and support or to be heard . We subscribe to all the magazines, we go to the local and national events, and it just seems to all be the same… “Big Names” “Youth Pastor Celebrities” and no room for the little guy. We we created a place where “the little guy” could be heard.

Link: Youth Ministry Exchange

Youth Specialties

For over 30 years Youth Specialties has worked alongside Christian youth workers of just about every denomination and youth-serving organization.

YS is here to help you, whether you’re brand new to youth ministry or a veteran, whether you’re a volunteer or a career youth pastor.

Each year they serve more than 100,000 youth workers worldwide through our training Seminars and Conventions, resources, and on the Internet. The YS office is in sunny El Cajon, California, an eastern suburb of San Diego.

Link: Youth Specialties

Youthwork.co.uk

Youthwork magazine is where it all started. Now over 10 years old it has gone from a small bi-monthly black & white supplement to a full-colour monthly publication of typically 56 pages. Available in the UK at most Christian bookstores, it is also available internationally by subscription.

Link: Youthwork.Co.Uk