• Episode 0 – The UMYOUTHMISSIONS Show

    Check out the first episode of this new series of Hangouts on Air with leaders from around the UMYOUTHMISSIONS connection! More at umyouthmissions.org/blog... more »

  • YSF Twitter Challenge

    For the last 36 years, the Youth Service Fund has been divided in two ways: 70% stays in the Annual/Central Conference that raised the funds, and 30% is forwarded to Young People’s Ministries to be used for the Global YSF. All of this money has been raised by youth and then given to support youth Continue Reading... more »

  • The Importance of Camp

       The Importance of Camp… I have written before on the importance of a camp experience on the faith formation of our young people, but the camping experience can contribute measurable, important outcomes for youth development as a whole.  The American Camps Association has found that young people that go to camp show significant growth Continue Reading... more »

  • ResGenUMC Breaking News: Dorlimar Lebron joins staff as Restoration Coordinator

    We are excited to announce that Dorlimar Lebron will be joining the staff of Restoration Generation as one of the longterm Restoration Coordinators. Dorlimar will be stationed in the New York Annual Conference this summer and will be working to accompany and support the NYAC recovery efforts as it relates to the involvement and spiritual Continue Reading... more »

  • ResGenUMC Breaking News: Katie Monfortte joins staff for Summer of 2013

    We are excited to announce that Kathryn Monfortte, known to her friends as Katie, will be joining the staff of Restoration Generation for the summer of 2013. Katie just completed her first year of the MDiv program at Wesley Theological Seminary and will be returning for her second year in the fall of 2013. Katie Continue Reading... more »

Devotion

  • Losing Your “Cool”: A Young Adult Devotion

    By: Megan Smith As a young adult, I have spent much of the last four years answering the question of what it is I hope to do with my life, and how, where, when, why, and with whom I plan on accomplishing whatever this mysterious “it” is. I’m sure that many of you have been Continue Reading... more »

  • Easter People, listen! I tell you a mystery:

    Christ is Risen. Christ is Risen. This means everything has changed. Every. Thing. Has. Changed. The old rules don’t apply. There are new rules. They are on our hearts. And they go something like this: Do not be afraid. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of Father, Son and Continue Reading... more »

  • Enough – A Young Adult Devotion

    By: Megan Smith “Going to a Christian college would be taking the easy way out.” After attending a public high school, and being the leader of the Fellowship of Christian Students, it seemed silly to move from a place where I was able to share my faith as part of a minority group in the Continue Reading... more »

Job Openings

  • Director of Youth Ministries, East Lake UMC, Palm Harbor, Florida

    East Lake United Methodist Church a Christ-centered congregation, worshipping 350 weekly in Palm Harbor, Florida, is looking for an energetic and creative full-time Director of Youth Ministries. The youth ministry program of 40 active youth serves young people from sixth grade through the transition to college. The Director of Youth Ministry will be responsible for Continue Reading... more »

  • Youth Director – St Paul UMC, Ocean Springs, MS

    St. Paul United Methodist Church of Ocean Springs, Mississippi is seeking a vibrant, passionate individual for the full-time position of Youth Director for students in grades 7 to 12. The Youth Director will coordinate and oversee all aspects of an active Youth Ministry at a coastal church that is known for its focus on youth Continue Reading... more »

  • Director of Youth Ministries, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Covington, WA

    Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Covington, WA is seeking to hire a Director of Youth Ministries who will come alongside our junior and senior high school students, and lead the Youth Ministries program. The successful candidate will develop an environment for wholesome fun, fellowship, and service while equipping youth to love and share Christ. Position Continue Reading... more »