IYM is Hoping to Build A Christian Youth Center in Ellsworth, ME

IYM is Hoping to Build A Christian Youth Center in Ellsworth, ME

ELLSWORTH - A bored teenager is an at-risk teenager, according to Bruce and Sandra Yager.
The couple head Interim Youth Ministries Inc., a faith-based ministry that provides training and resources for Christian youth programs.
The nonprofit organization has helped about 40 churches throughout the country and several overseas.
The Yagers, who live in Pennsylvania and own a home [...]

Updates & Changes Coming!

Updates & Changes Coming!

Our website, vision and staff are undergoing some changes. Check back often to view these changes. In the meantime here is the latest news from IYM.
Brian Ford - is now serving full-time with The Christian Retreat Center as the TIMS Program Director. We’re exciting for Brian and where God is taking him, and will miss [...]

Making the Transition from One Ministry to the Next

Making the Transition from One Ministry to the Next

(previously published on YMX & YouthMinistry.com)
You’ve already written, signed and dated the letter. The Board of Elders have read and accepted your letter of resignation and within a few days you receive a written response outlining in detail your…transition out of the youth ministry. Now you find yourself standing before the congregation on a [...]

Iron Man is the Man!

Iron Man is the Man!

I’ll get right to the point…Iron Man was Awesome! If you’re thinking about waiting for it to come out on DVD, don’t. Today Kim and I took several teens from Matthew House to Ruby Tuesday’s for lunch and then to the movies after their hard work this morning as volunteers for a local church festival. [...]

Overcoming Frustrations in Ministry Begins with God’s Whisper

Overcoming Frustrations in Ministry Begins with God’s Whisper

Is what I’m going to say bold…maybe? I mean I’m about to put my heart on a platter for everyone to see by admitting to something that many of us in ministry are afraid to verbalize. So here goes…I’m frustrated with the condition of many youth ministries in churches today. There…I said it. Now before [...]

A Battle With No Middle Ground

A Battle With No Middle Ground

written by Wesley Perkins
It has been a day gladness and sadness. As I started the day, I was very thankful of how great God is. He has allowed me another day to enjoy being on His earth. Soon after breakfast, my son and I drove to one of the local high schools [...]