Youth Ministry

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About CCYM

What do the letters CCYM mean?

Conference Council on Youth Ministry

Who serves on it?

  • Six youth representatives from each district
  • District youth coordinators from each district
  • Adult co-convenors for each CCYM-sponsored event
  • At-large members from the Jurisdictional Youth Team and Division on Ministries with Young People
  • CCYM Coordinators
  • Director of Student Ministries

What is the purpose of CCYM?

To strengthen the youth ministry in local churches and districts of the Kansas East Annual Conference.

What is CCYM's vision?

To reach out to UM youth in the Kansas East Conference by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership development, raising awareness of social concerns, and creating a Christian atmosphere where faith, fun, and fellowship come together.

How do I become a member?

Each District Council on Youth Ministry (DCYM) elects six representatives to the CCYM.  It is recommended that the youth be in grades 9-12 during the year in which they serve.  Elections are usually done in the spring.

What is required of members?

  • Commitment of time, energy and participation.
  • Signing of a covenant of commitment.
  • Attendance at the four CCYM meetings and event committee meetings.
  • Participation in CCYM-sponsored youth events when possible.
  • Leadership on an event committee.
  • Completion of this Health Waiver.

What does CCYM do?

  • Sponsors conference-wide events throughout the year for youth from all five districts.
  • Collects and disperses money for the Youth Service Fund (YSF).
  • Advocates for youth concerns.
  • Participates in jurisdictional and national youth events and organizations.
  • Sends youth delegates to Kansas East Annual Conference each June.

Who are the Youth Ministry Coordinators for Each District?

  • Flint Hills:
    • Earl Williams, Emporia Grace
    • Gary Rowley, Alta Vista - Emmanuel
    • Kyle Olson, Manhattan 1st
       
  • Kansas City:
    • Gayla Anderson, Olathe-Aldersgate
    • Sammie Kudera, Shawnee
  • Parsons: 

    • Rev. Angela DeFisher, Caney
      Kim Berg, Thayer

  • Topeka:
    • Sheila Rice, Topeka Countryside
    • Rev. H. Eduardo Bousson, Washburn Campus Ministry
       
  • Five Rivers: Tami Clark, Lawrence 1st
    • Eva Durand, Baldwin 1st
    • Matt Stuckey, Iola-Wesley

 Brenda Davids is conference Director of Student Ministries and Program Director at Camp Chippewa. Click to e-mail Brenda Davids.