Moving forward in 2024
An exciting new chapter for Progressive Youth Ministry
In the fall of 2023, PYM found a new home at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a seminary in the Reformed tradition with students and alumni from a broad range of Christian denominations and a solid program in youth ministry preparation. Going forward, Austin Seminary will provide vision, direction and leadership, beginning with an online conference in early 2024 and an in-person conference in Austin in fall 2024. PYM co-founder Tony Jones will continue in a consulting role for three years. Exciting plans are underway to add podcasts, curricula, books, and more. We couldn’t be more thrilled about this new chapter in the life of Progressive Youth Ministry
Get Inspired
Each of our keynote speakers, preachers, and workshop leaders will challenge and inspire you. The come from various traditions and backgrounds, but they all believe in the power of progressive youth ministry in the lives of students.
You’ll head back home thinking about everything you’ve learned, and you’ll have fresh energy for your ministry.
Find Your People
The Progressive Youth Ministry Conference is a space for you to be you — a safe place, where progressive church-based youthworkers can gather to share ideas, network, sing and dance, worship, and enjoy the fellowship that comes with shared values.
Share Resources
During Open Source time, you can gather with other youth workers around the issues that you want to discuss. Need new idea for confirmation? Wondering about next summer’s mission trip? How about a middle school curriculum? All these resources and more will be shared around conversations that you create!
Recharge your Spirit
Most importantly of all, PYM is a time and place for you — to worship, rest, laugh, sleep(!), and enjoy God’s love for you.
“These are my people. We are all youth ministry workers and we come to our ministry with a progressive lens. It's a hard combination to find.”
“The open source time was a great way to initiate community building and find others with similar interests, struggles, and concerns.”
“It was energizing to see the amazing ministry that is being done around the country.”