ANNOUNCEMENT: Registration for this event is FULL. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please call Anne at (814) 945-6512.

Youth Ministry Training

Olmsted and WPAUMC are partnering with Perkins School of Youth Ministry to offer an intensive training weekend for youth leaders. During the three-day retreat, youth leaders will participate in 15 credit hours of hands-on learning led by youth ministry experts. After completing the course, participants will receive a certificate in Foundations of Youth Ministry from Perkins School of Theology. All youth ministry leaders and volunteers are welcome to challenge themselves to greater ministry.
Perkins to Go is an initiative of the Office of External Ministries at SMU. Their goal is to equip local churches to serve youth and young adults with excellence. Their team will come alongside you to lift the good work you are already doing to new heights. 
This course offers modules in:
  • History of Youth Ministry with Adolescent Development
  • Professionalism, Management, Budgeting, and Leadership
  • Mission/Vision/Strategy for Youth Ministry
  • Developing a Scope/Sequence
  • Volunteers, Safety, and Relationships
  • Programming and Teaching
  • Trips, Event Planning, and Calendaring
  • Family Ministry/Integration
  • Organizing Your Ministry
  • Self Care & Sabbath
  • Communication

November 15-17, 2019

Course Pricing
​Participant Cost: $75 ($100 after Sept. 1)
includes Perkins tuition, materials, 2-night stay, and all meals

​Additional costs for the event covered by the WPA Conference of the UMC and Olmsted Retreat Center.
  • Retreat begins with check-in at Groves Lodge from 3-5pm on Friday. Retreat ends after lunch on Sunday.
  • Participant cost increases to $100 after September 1. Registration closes November 1.
  • For venue questions, contact (814) 945-6512. For program questions, contact Amanda Gilligan at amanda.gilligan@wpaumc.org.