Young Adults

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We're here to help young adults connect with a congregation in their community - not simply form a closed ministry silo of young people that is separate from the ministries of the rest of the congregation.

If your church is working to strengthen its ministry with young adults or looking for ways to reach out to young adults in the area, the Center for Congregational Excellence can help you find ideas, connect with upcoming conference events, and discover what young adults are doing as they become leaders in the United Methodist Churches throughout our conference.

Connect

To stay in the loop about what's coming up in young adult ministries, like and follow the NGUMC Young Adults Facebook page!
 

Young Adult Ministries Rep:

Elissa Marks, laity
Rev. Natalee Dukes Hamby, clergy
 

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Young Adult Ministry Resources and Recommendations

Websites

  • www.umcyoungpeople.org | United Methodist resources and links for youth and young adults.
  • Explore Calling | A great resource for those interested in/exploring a call from God.
  • www.gbhem.org | United Methodist information on varieties of ministries, both ordained and lay; also information on loans and scholarships

Books

  • Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie J. Thompson
  • Soul Tending: Life-Forming Practices for Older Youth and Young Adults  (Abingdon Press)

Magazines

Alive Now – a magazine of the Upper Room that seeks to nourish people who are hungry for a sacred way of living.

Small Group Studies

Available through www.cokesbury.com and most other book retailers.

  • 20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults (Abingdon Press)
  • Faith Matters for Young Adults (Abingdon Press)
  • Restless Hearts: Where Do I Go Now, God? by Alex Joyner
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