Program Overview

Just starting in youth ministry and not sure where to start?

First Things in Youth Ministry is a six-session online formation program for anyone new to youth ministry (YM). Whether volunteer or paid, this training provides direction for the first six months of taking on a new leadership role. Think of it as Basic Training in Comprehensive Youth Ministry.

This program was developed as part of NFCYM's five-year strategy, with the overarching goal of Empowering 15,000 Ministers to Advocate for Young People to be an Integral Voice within their Local Communities. First Things in Youth Ministry aligns with focus area one: Embrace the Essential Elements of Comprehensive Youth Ministry.