Children/Youth Ministry

What is Children/Youth Ministry?

Children and youth ministry focuses on spiritual formation, discipleship, and evangelism among young people from early years through high school graduation. This ministry involves creating age-appropriate programs, activities, and relationships that help children and teenagers develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Youth missionaries serve as mentors, teachers, and advocates, guiding young people through developmental challenges while providing biblical foundation, community connection, and leadership opportunities that shape their character and faith.

The Importance of Children/Youth Ministry in America Today

American youth face unprecedented challenges including social media pressures, academic stress, family instability, and mental health crises. Studies indicate that nearly 20% of children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder, and suicidal behaviors among high school students increased more than 40% in the decade before 2019.

The Church plays a critical role in addressing these challenges. Youth ministry provides essential community support during formative years when young people are establishing their identity and values. With millions of children and teenagers in America, effective youth ministry represents both an incredible opportunity and urgent necessity for reaching the next generation with the hope of Christ.

Children/Youth ministry missionaries

Gary & Linda Casady

Gary and Linda Casady founded the Youth Empowerment Shelter (Y.E.S.) to provide youth in crisis (ages 10 – 18) a place of physical and emotional safety in the Mid-Columbia area...

Jordan & Hannah Hoffman

Jordan and Hannah are dedicated to magnifying the name of Christ through relationship-based mentoring and counseling, with a focus on nurturing both spiritual and emotional well-being. Their mission is to...

Mark & Joy Miller

Mark and Joy Miller have been serving the Lord through InFaith since 1990 in many different capacities. They began as summer missionaries, then moved into a Children's Missionary position, working...

Begin Your Children/Youth Ministry with InFaith

Do you feel passionate about investing in the next generation and helping young people discover their identity in Christ? InFaith provides the resources, training, and community support you need to develop an impactful youth ministry that transforms young lives and builds the future Church.

Whether you have experience working with young people or feel called to begin ministering to children and youth, we invite you to apply today to start your ministry journey with InFaith.

Start a Children/Youth Ministry