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Great Lakes Youth Ministries is a division of the Great Lakes Region of the Reformed Church in America.

Our Mission

 

The Mission of the Great Lakes Regional Youth Ministry Team is to serve Classes and congregations by creating opportunities to train and support youth leaders as they challenge and encourage youth to experience the Kingdom of God.

This WebsiteTools

Our hope for this website is to provide a point of connection between the Great Lakes Youth Ministry Team and those in the trenches of youth ministry. We want to provide the tools you need to be more effective at reaching and ministering to youth.

Whether you're a church that's considering hiring a youth pastor, or a youth pastor looking for training for yourself or your student leaders, we can help.

What The Great Lakes Region/RCA Offers In Youth Ministry Support:


What The Great Lakes Region/ RCA Offers In Youth Ministry Support: Duane Smith serves as a youth ministry consultant and development specialist with nearly 30 years experience in youth ministry. Duane is available to assist you with:

  • Hiring assistance
  • Finding a coach or plugging into a youth ministry network
  • Leading a training seminar in your church (no cost)
  • Student leadership development initiatives
  • Finding resources
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Mission trip facilitation

 

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