1. Greater Cincinnati
“so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will
know that you sent me and have loved them”
- John 17:23

2. “We need the Network to help strengthen youth ministry
and help us work together. I believe that the National
Network of Youth Ministries is the most critical youth
ministry in America. I shudder to think where the body of
Christ would be without the influence of NNYM” - Josh
McDowell
NNYM is about
Networking means leveraging our efforts—working
together. And “together” means all of us—youth
workers, teenage leaders, teachers, parents, other
adults—everyone who loves kids.
NNYM Impact
 Networks are seeing major change in their
communities because of the united efforts to
help teenagers become disciples of Jesus.
 The average career of a youth pastor at 1 church
is 3 years (According to research done by Simply
Youth Ministry), but a youth pastor who is in a
network their ministry lasts 10 years or longer
at the same church.
 Networks are partnering and using resources
with churches and para-churches to strategically
reach students on their campuses.
Why Unity is needed to reach
teenagers
There are over 130,000 students in high schools & junior
high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area. We alone are
reaching only 18% of students. To reach every student
and every campus we need to maximize the effort as youth
leaders.
How Youth Leader Networks Impact the Youth
Communities?
A youth network is not a youth pastor only network.
Within a community, there are Christians in school
personnel, businesses or organizations that are already
focused on meeting the needs of teenagers. These
people are helping to expand the influence in making
disciples of every teenager.
Youth Pastors can’t do this alone
Youth Pastors cannot reach students alone. It is
statistically impossible (as we see in the diagram
below), and God never designed us to work alone or in
one isolated group. We know that we do not have
enough youth leaders active in this endeavor. Within
the larger community, there are Christians in businesses
and organizations that are already focused on meeting
the needs of teenagers and the future of the network
depends on more community members coming on
board.
106,000
24,000
Students in Cincinnati
Students that
are unchurched
Students that
are churched
“In my community, our
networks connect urban youth
workers to much needed
resources, provide a learning
environment to sharpen our
skills, and offer a “safe place” to
laugh, cry, play, worship and
pray together. Rather than
staying in our own little corners,
we are so much better when we
seek out others to partner with
for the kingdom of God” —
Virginia Ward Director of Black
Campus Ministries New England
at Intervarsity

3. “NNYM encouraged me to start an
urban network in Cincinnati, and
continues to encourage me and inspire
me to do more. Well, actually to do
less, to live a balanced life, to empower
others in ministry, and to look to my
network for ways we can support,
engage, and encourage one another.
We are finding out how our piece of
God's direction fits with each other's
calls”. — Gary Loomans Intern Director at
City Gospel Mission
A Healthy Youth Ministry Network includes…
a community of youth workers, students and caring
adults who unite by praying together and sharing
relationships, resources and strategy to reach and equip
teenagers for Christ.
Current Healthy Youth Ministry Network in the
Southwest Ohio
In Greater Cincinnati there are 15
healthy youth ministry networks
Starting to build healthy youth
ministry networks in Greater
Dayton. Already have one healthy
youth ministry network.
Mobilized for Expansion: Priorities and goals
for 2014
NNYM is about developing networks to “Reach the
Every”: Every Student, Every Campus, and Every
Community because Every has A Name! To do this we
are building new healthy networks in communities of
southwest Ohio and to develop robust financial health
needed for expansion.
Our goals for 2014 include:
$80,000 yearly budget that includes salary and
mobilizing and establishing healthy youth ministry
networks.
Is it worth it?
You have seen the needs, numbers, and results. You
may be asking is it worth? Here is a College student
sharing the end result of NNYM:
“For me, I was trying to figure out who I was as a person
and who I was in Christ. Having adult mentors was life
changing for me. They were able to give me advice,
provide me with wisdom and help me in my journey
through faith. I wouldn't change any of the experiences I
had with the men who helped me grow into the man I
am today. I thank God daily for placing those men into
my life.”- Spencer Robinette, college student at Liberty
University and former student at Anderson High School
We are Better Together!
Budget $80,000
Network Development and Prayer Strategy
Travel
Administative Costs
Insurance
Salary/Taxes/Housing
“Imagine every student in every school exposed to the gospel of Jesus
Christ and seeing it lived out daily by their peers. No one could do this
alone. NNYM has united us, helping to bring this vision into reality. They
network local youth pastors and youth organizations from many
backgrounds to build relationships, consider best practices and share
resources.” — Bo Boshers president of lead 222
“The Spirit of God I see in Stan. Uses Stan natural gifts and abilities to open
doors. That so many other youth minister tried and not succeed. I think it is his
humility, his servant’s heart, and his willingness anything to anybody if it mean
us working together and God be glorified.” — Matt Robinson: Student Minister
of Parkside Christian Church