NOTE:
A key component of the YLT is everyone learning a particular philosophy of ministry (POM). That being the case, you'll notice three designations within the sample schedule: Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3+. These do NOT correlate to your years in ministry or your years at your church. They only refer to the number of times you have attended RYM Youth Leader Training. I was in my 8th year of pastoral ministry when I (Michael) first attended YLT and began learning the POM. With each year I attended, I learned more and more about how better to apply the POM (in two distinct churches). While much of your time at YLT will be with the larger group, there will be sessions where folks split up into 2-3 different sections.
YLT Nashville Sample Schedule
Monday
4:00p-5:30p Registration | Check In
6:00p Opening Assembly w/ RYM Worship and Sandy Willson sermon #1
8:00p Prayer Group Leader Meeting
8:00p until Dessert & Hot Drink Bar | Late Night Hangout
Tuesday
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a Year 1 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Ministry (POM) - John Stone
Year 2 - Growing in the POM - Les Newsom
Year 3+ - What I’ve Learned About Ministry Part 1 - Sandy Willson
10:30a Break
10:45a Year 1 - POM: Church & Family/Covenant Theology - Joey Stewart
Year 2 - Living the POM - Les Newsom
Year 3+ - What I’ve Learned About Ministry Part 2 - Sandy Willson
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
2:00p Year 1 - POM: Presuppositions - Richie Sessions
Year 2 - POM Avenues: Small Groups & Large Group - Les Newsom
Year 3+ - Leadership - John Stone
4:15p Evening Assembly w/ RYM Worship and Sandy Willson sermon #2 5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Wednesday
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a ALL - Prayer Groups
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
2:00p Year 1 - Christ Centered Teaching - Richie Sessions
Year 2 - POM: Revisiting Goals & Principles - John Stone
Year 3+ - Youth Ministry Think Tank - Michael Hall & Joey Stewart
4:15p Evening Assembly w/ RYM Worship and Sandy Willson sermon #3 5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Thursday
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a Year 1 - POM: Purpose/Goals/Principles - John Stone
Year 2 & 3+ - Building Bridges with Young People - Julie Lowe
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
2:00p Electives: choose 2 of the 5 options; each class is offered twice
-Scripture’s Reflection of Body Image - Julie Lowe
-The Missing(?) Person of Jesus - Robert Row
-Conflict Resolution: Improving Relationships with Your Pastor & Session - Jerry Iamurri -Taming Technology: Guarding from Distraction in Life & Ministry - John Perritt
-Creating a Culture of Welcome in Your Youth Ministry - Joe Deegan
4:15p Evening Assembly w/ RYM Worship and Sandy Willson sermon #4
5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Friday
7:30a Breakfast
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a Year 1 - POM: One-To-One Ministry, part 1 - Kurt Cooper
Year 2 & 3+ - How to Help Someone Who is Struggling - Courtney McWhorter
10:15a Year 1 - POM: One-To-One Ministry, part 2 - Kurt Cooper
Year 2 & 3+ - What should I do? Mental Health First Aid - Courtney McWhorter
11:15a Final Assembly and Benediction
11:30a Dismissed - travel safely!
YLT Northeast Sample Schedule
Monday
3:30p-5:00p Registration | Check In @ Hotel (local participants may check in at the hotel or please
arrive early to the Opening Assembly)
6:00p Opening Assembly: Banquet | Testimonies | RYM Worship | Duffy Robbins
8:00p Prayer Group Leader Meeting
8:00p until PA Dutch Desserts | Late Night Hangout
Tuesday
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a Year 1 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Ministry (POM) - Michael Hall
Year 2+ - Living the POM - Joey Stewart
10:30a Break
10:45a Year 1 - Covenant Theology and the Implications for Youth and Family Ministry
in the Church - Joey Stewart
Year 2+ - Growing in the POM - John Perritt
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
2:00p Year 1 - POM: Presuppositions - Michael Hall
Year 2+ - POM Avenues: Small Groups & Large Group - John Perritt
4:15p Evening Assembly: RYM Worship & Duffy Robbins
5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Wednesday
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a ALL - Prayer Groups
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
2:00p Year 1 - POM: Purpose/Goals/Principles - Joey Stewart
Year 2+ - What I’ve Learned About Ministry - Duffy Robbins
4:15p Evening Assembly: RYM Worship & Duffy Robbins
5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Thursday
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a Year 1 - Christ Centered Teaching - Scotty Smith
Year 2+ - Stressed Out: Pushing Back On The Epidemic of Teen Anxiety - Walt Mueller
12:00p Lunch & Free Time
1:30p Electives: attend 1 each "session"
Session 1 (1:30-2:30p)
>Translating Lessons to Life: Making Sure They Hear What You
Think You Said - Duffy Robbins
>Prayer - Scotty Smith
Session 2 (2:45-3:45p)
>Scripture’s Reflection of Body Image - Julie Lowe
>How Youth Workers Can Support Parents - Walt Mueller
4:15p Evening Assembly: RYM Worship & Duffy Robbins
5:30p Dinner Out
9:00p until Late Night Hangout
Friday
8:30a Morning Worship
9:15a ALL - How To Talk About Pornography and Sexuality With Students: Content and Posture -
Walt Mueller
11:00a Final Assembly and Benediction
11:15a Dismissed - travel safely!