EMPOWERING YOUTH MINISTERS. STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH.
Transforming leaders through Christ-centered mentorship, discipleship, and real-world training.
WHAT WE OFFER
Personalized Mentorship
One-on-one Jesus-centered discipleship designed around supporting you in every season of ministry.
Tailored Ministry Training
Individualized 24-month training designed around your church’s vision, strengths, goals, and growing edges, to help you better serve the community God has called you to.
Team Retreats & Workshops
Structured team-based retreats and personalized training designed around the unique vision God has called your team to.
OUR MISSION
The average tenure of those in youth ministry is 18 months.
We exist to change that.
YME offers personalized training, mentorship, and Christ-centered discipleship for youth ministers who are just starting their calling in ministry, or for those already in ministry who would benefit from additional training, discipleship, and support. YME also exists to provide resources and training for volunteers and youth leadership teams, ensuring they are equipped to serve and effectively disciple students.
THE IMPACT OF MENTORSHIP
of those who receive ongoing mentorship stay in their church for over five years.
increase in minister retention compared to those without additional training and support.
average increase in youth group size over a two year period.
MEET EVAN VOTH — Founder of YMe
Evan brings over 15 years of ministry experience and a heart for equipping youth leaders to grow deeper in their calling. Through personal mentorship and biblical discipleship, YMe exists to help leaders stay passionate, equipped, and supported.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Youth Ministry Empowered is a ministry dedicated to supporting youth ministers, volunteers, and leadership teams through personalized training, mentorship, and Christ-centered discipleship.
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YME serves youth ministers who are new to ministry as well as those already serving who desire additional training, discipleship, and ongoing support. YME also equips volunteers and youth leadership teams.
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YME provides intentional mentorship and on-the-job training designed to support youth ministers in real ministry contexts while helping them grow spiritually, personally, and professionally.
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No. YME is designed for full-time and part-time youth ministers, volunteers, and entire youth leadership teams who want to grow in effectiveness and discipleship.
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Churches can partner with YME by participating in training programs, mentorship opportunities, retreats, or by supporting the mission through prayer and giving.
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Through God's grace alone, YME provides its programming and support to individuals for a nominal fee of $50 per month, even though the actual cost of a single student's tuition is $400 per month. To keep expenses low for churches, YME relies on generous donors who believe in the mission of this ministry to contribute the remaining $350 per student each month.
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