Great Plains United Methodist Youth

Welcome to GP Youth! We want to invest in you to continue to do great youth ministry. It takes time, energy, and resources to create a thriving youth ministry, and this is the place to find those resources. Check out our hub for youth workers, grants, events, and leadership opportunities throughout the conference. For more information, contact the Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford.

 

 

Regional Coordinator Applications Open!

We are currently accepting applications and nominations for Youth Ministry REGIONAL COORDINATORS in the Northwest and Southwest Regions! Regional Coordinators will serve as resourcers and connectors for Kids Ministry Leaders throughout the conference. To apply, click here.  If you know someone who is perfect for this role, NOMINATE them!

 

We are piloting this program with Youth Ministry in the Northwest and Southwest regions first, and as we learn and adapt, we'll add the remaining regional coordinators on a rolling basis. We chose those two regions strategically, recognizing the need for resourcing a connecting in more rural areas. Regional coordinators in these two regions will be able to test-run training modules, resourcing, and quarterly equipping events for youth workers in the western half of the conference.

District Youth Coordinators will remain a crucial part of our team! Regional and District Coordinators will work together to develop the strategy for connection and resourcing in their respective regions and districts. 

Both district and regional roles will work together with conference staff to ensure that each local Kids and Youth Ministry Leader is equipped, empowered, and unleashed to do great ministry in the Great Plains.

 Here's an image to help communicate how we'll connect with and resource each other:

 

Youth Workers

Resources are available for youth workers and volunteer teams. Resources include training, curriculum, podcasts, connections to other youth ministry hubs, and more. Find resources here.