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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Our Team
Our greatest asset as an organization is our people. Our team members bring years of experience in ministry, unique insights, and a supportive mindset. No matter who you work with, you'll find a great resource in a Youth Ministry Institute team member!
Our Team
Our greatest asset as an organization is our people. Our team members bring years of experience in ministry, unique insights, and a supportive mindset. No matter who you work with, you'll find a great resource in a Youth Ministry Institute team member!
Administration
Rev. Kirsten Knox
Executive Director
Rev. Brian Lawson
Director of Leadership Development
& Client Services
& Client Services
Maresi Brown
Administrative & Interview Specialist
Kirsten has 21+ years of youth ministry experience and continues to lead in a local congregation. Kirsten has worked with the Youth Ministry Institute for over twelve years. In addition, Kirsten previously served students and families as a social worker. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury University in Christian Ministries and is a graduate of YMI.
Brian has 18+ years of youth ministry experience and currently serves as a pastor in the UMC. Brian holds a Master of Ministry with a focus on organizational culture, team-based leadership, change, conflict, and peace-making from Warner University. In addition to his degrees from Warner, he studied Christian Education at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Maresi Brown has 16+ years of ministry experience. She is the Director of Family Ministries in a metropolitan church and has been on their staff since 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Education from Shenandoah University Conservatory. Before serving full time in ministry, Maresi worked as a middle/high school music educator.
Administration
Rev. Kirsten Knox
Executive Director
Kirsten has 21+ years of youth ministry experience and continues to lead in a local congregation. Kirsten has worked with the Youth Ministry Institute for over twelve years. In addition, Kirsten previously served students and families as a social worker. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury University in Christian Ministries and is a graduate of YMI.
Rev. Brian Lawson
Director of Leadership Development
& Client Services
& Client Services
Brian has 18+ years of youth ministry experience and currently serves as a pastor in the UMC. Brian holds a Master of Ministry with a focus on organizational culture, team-based leadership, change, conflict, and peace-making from Warner University. In addition to his degrees from Warner, he studied Christian Education at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Maresi Brown
Administrative & Interview Specialist
Maresi Brown has 16+ years of ministry experience. She is the Director of Family Ministries in a metropolitan church and has been on their staff since 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Education from Shenandoah University Conservatory. Before serving full time in ministry, Maresi worked as a middle/high school music educator.
Staff
Kathy Rexroad
Core Competency Assessment Manager & Content Specialist
Peachtree Corners, GA
Zack Kralik
Ministry Coach & Core Competency Assessor
Altamonte Springs, FL
Jill Winter
Ministry Coach
Danville, KY
David Stump
Ministry Coach
Winter Garden, FL
Manu Bhatnagar
Ministry Coach
Miami, FL
Josh French
Ministry Coach & Core Competency Assessor
Knoxville, TN
Savannah Rogers
Intern
Orlando, FL
Greg Rusch
Ministry Coach
Lithia, FL
Cristi Moore
Ministry Coach
Lakeland, FL
Peggy Ingram
Ministry Coach
Clearwater, FL
Sara Taylor
Core Competency Assessor
Cynthiana, KY
Amanda Schaffer
Core Competency Assessor
Winter Park, FL
Theresa Morris
Core Competency Assessor
Oviedo, FL
Bob Blagg
Core Competency Assessor
Tampa, FL
Anne Taylor
Core Competency Assessor
Orlando, FL
Loran Vanwormer
Core Competency Assessor
Maitland, FL
Selena Fettig
Hiring Services Administrator
Raleigh, NC
Rev. Amanda Clark
Faculty / Advisor
St. Petersburg, FL
Board of Directors
Chad Garmon
Board Chair
YMCA of Central Florida VP
Orlando, Florida
Rev. Cynthia Weems
Florida Conference United Methodist Church District Superintendent
Coral Gables, FL
Megan Donahue
Sensei Intelligent Agents at Adobe Director of Product Management
Seattle, WA
Greg Stoskopf
Deloitte Consulting Managing Director
New York, NY
Victoria Reeves
West Collaborative Marketing Consultant
Grand Haven, MI
Rev. Jeremy Knight
Senior Pastor St. Paul's UMC
Ocala, FL
Board of Directors
Chad Garmon
Board Chair
YMCA of Central Florida VP
Orlando, Florida
Rev. Cynthia Weems
Florida Conference United Methodist Church District Superintendent
Coral Gables, FL
Megan Donahue
Sensei Intelligent Agents at Adobe Director of Product Management
Seattle, WA
Greg Stoskopf
Deloitte Consulting Managing Director
New York, NY
Victoria Reeves
West Collaborative Marketing Consultant
Grand Haven, MI
Rev. Jeremy Knight
Senior Pastor St. Paul's UMC
Ocala, FL
