Guiding churches toward success in youth and children's ministry so that young people know of God's love.
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Since 2005
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Ministry Certification
Fulfill Your Calling
Earn a Ministry Certification.
Learn New Skills.
Acceleration Your Leadership And Ministry.
Learn New Skills.
Acceleration Your Leadership And Ministry.
Ministry Certification
Fulfill Your Calling
Earn a Ministry Certification.
Learn New Skills.
Acceleration Your Leadership And Ministry.
Learn New Skills.
Acceleration Your Leadership And Ministry.
Whether you've been in ministry for years, or just beginning your journey toward becoming a Youth or Children's Minister - our Professional Ministry Certification may be right for you.
Are you hoping to gain confidence in ministry? Do you want to know how to run a thriving youth group? Perhaps it is your dream to inspire a lifetime of faith in young people.
Our 18 month ministry certification program will give you the tools to lead with confidence, have the 'know-how" necessary to lead a thriving group, and the insights to inspire the faith of young people.
We offer certifications in Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry or both!
Are you hoping to gain confidence in ministry? Do you want to know how to run a thriving youth group? Perhaps it is your dream to inspire a lifetime of faith in young people.
Our 18 month ministry certification program will give you the tools to lead with confidence, have the 'know-how" necessary to lead a thriving group, and the insights to inspire the faith of young people.
We offer certifications in Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry or both!
Whether you've been in ministry for years, or just beginning your journey toward becoming a Youth or Children's Minister - our Professional Ministry Certification may be right for you.
Are you hoping to gain confidence in ministry? Do you want to know how to run a thriving youth group? Perhaps it is your dream to inspire a lifetime of faith in young people.
Our 18 month ministry certification program will give you the tools to lead with confidence, have the 'know-how" necessary to lead a thriving group, and the insights to inspire the faith of young people.
We offer certifications in Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry or both!
Are you hoping to gain confidence in ministry? Do you want to know how to run a thriving youth group? Perhaps it is your dream to inspire a lifetime of faith in young people.
Our 18 month ministry certification program will give you the tools to lead with confidence, have the 'know-how" necessary to lead a thriving group, and the insights to inspire the faith of young people.
We offer certifications in Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry or both!
How YMI certification works:
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Receive Personalized Leadership Coaching
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Participate In Cohorts
3
Receive Certification
With over 16 years of leadership development experience - our team is ready to help you development your leadership skills to a new level.
You will participate in 2 cohorts each month. You will explore 19 different key ministry workshops and 13 leadership competencies.
These cohorts will be life-giving and challenging.
These cohorts will be life-giving and challenging.
At the end of the 18 month program you'll receive a Professional Ministry Certification.
How YMI certification works:
1
Receive Personalized Leadership Coaching
With over 16 years of leadership development experience - our team is ready to help you development your leadership skills to a new level.
2
Participate In Cohorts
You will participate in 2 cohorts each month. You will explore 19 different key ministry workshops and 13 leadership competencies.
These cohorts will be life-giving and challenging.
These cohorts will be life-giving and challenging.
3
Receive Certification
At the end of the 18 month program you'll receive a Professional Ministry Certification.
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YMI Certification Structure
Unique To Us And Brilliant For You
CCA & Developmental Profile
At the very beginning of the program, you will take our Core Competency Assessment and receive a Developmental Profile.
Through this profile, you will gain a deeper understanding of the gifts that you currently have and the ways that you can grow to become a Youth or Children's Minister that makes an even greater impact
Through this profile, you will gain a deeper understanding of the gifts that you currently have and the ways that you can grow to become a Youth or Children's Minister that makes an even greater impact
19 Practical Ministry Courses
In this certification program, you will take 19 practical ministry courses.
Our curriculum has been tried and tested for over 16 years and serves as a strong foundation for any Youth or Children's minister desiring to be knowledgeable and highly skilled in ministry.
Our curriculum has been tried and tested for over 16 years and serves as a strong foundation for any Youth or Children's minister desiring to be knowledgeable and highly skilled in ministry.
Two Monthly Cohort Meetings
You will develop a community of support and connection with two monthly cohort meetings. In one cohort you'll discover more about your leadership, you'll dig deep internally to lead well externally, and you'll discover just what is possible when focusing on your growing edges.
During the second cohort, you'll have time to ask questions, process what you're learning, and connect with your cohort leader and ministry pro. It is in this cohort that something you heard becomes something within you.
During the second cohort, you'll have time to ask questions, process what you're learning, and connect with your cohort leader and ministry pro. It is in this cohort that something you heard becomes something within you.
Optional Add-Ons
Church Package
With our Church Package, YMI staff members will come to your church, conduct focus groups and write a Strategic Plan for the youth or children's ministry. These plans create a roadmap to help your team reach their dreams for the ministry. For extra support, our Church Package also comes with supervisor consultations.
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Certification Start Dates
August
Fall Certification Launch - Meets on Mondays
January
Winter Certification Launch - Meets on Mondays
Enrollment begins in March each year.
Enrollment begins in September each year.
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Certification Start Dates
Fall Certification Launch - Meets on Mondays
Begins in August
Winter Certification Launch - Meets on Mondays
Begins in January
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Praise From Past YMI Students
"These two years have changed and challenged me in ways I both could not have imagined and in ways I knew were deeply needed...through YMI I have found more support than I ever thought existed. And in that respect, YMI has been God's very visible hand and mostly audible voice in my life."
- Britt Holdren
"YMI saved my life...One of the greatest lessons I have learned is how to be open, honest, and vulnerable with those who are ready to love and care for me...They have continuously showered me with love, encouragement, laughter, but have also not been afraid to speak truth...into my life."
- Laura Gehman
Praise From Past YMI Students
"These two years have changed and challenged me in ways I both could not have imagined and in ways I knew were deeply needed...through YMI I have found more support than I ever thought existed. And in that respect, YMI has been God's very visible hand and mostly audible voice in my life."
- Britt Holdren
"YMI saved my life...One of the greatest lessons I have learned is how to be open, honest, and vulnerable with those who are ready to love and care for me...They have continuously showered me with love, encouragement, laughter, but have also not been afraid to speak truth...into my life."
- Laura Gehman
