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Youth ministry contacts
Kansas associate director of student ministries (staff): Brenda Davids
Conference youth co-coordinator (volunteer): Kurt Cooper
Conference youth co-coordinator (volunteer): Laura Ramsey
Upcoming youth events
For a list of all upcoming youth events, go to the Upcoming Youth Events page.
Place an event poster on local church bulletin boards and in youth areas/rooms.
To participate in all CCYM-sponsored events, a health form is required. A completed form is active for any current youth event year, June of one year through May of the following year, for example, June 2012- May 2013.
Youth resources
Youth leader UMC certification resources
Youth leaders who want to pursue specialized UMC ministry certification, may research requirements from General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. For details about denominational competency and standards click here. Three UMC certification tracks are: professional, undergraduate, and paraprofessional. Each track is available in ten areas of specialized ministry.
Institute Centennial Fund
In 2011, a centennial fund account was established for supporting future Institute sessions. Details are explained on this flier. Prayerfully consider a contribution as you help establish a stronger, important legacy for developing youth and adult leaders who are disciples for the transformation of the world.