Unwind Weekly Chat
2023-10-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) and 12 more dates | Online
Calling all youth leaders. We would love to connect and network with you every Thursday morning. Jump on our Zoom call to discuss what God is doing in youth ministries all around the state. We start at 9 so join in and be ready to answer a couple questions about the ministry God has entrusted you to lead.
Register to receive Zoom link by email: ymlink.org/unwind

YM Link On the Road - Montgomery
2023-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Church at Eastern Oaks, 7505 Wares Ferry Rd, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
YM Link is providing three opportunities for practical, intensive training that can greatly impact your ministry. The goal is to train and equip youth ministers and their leaders with a focus on their specialization. We will meet in three locations across the state. This will also be a great time of networking with other youth ministry workers.
This year’s speakers are Ricky Smith, Lead Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA, and Josh Meadows, Alabama Baptist Youth Ministry Strategist. Ricky will be speaking about professionalism in youth ministry while Josh will talk about personal development.
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Ricky Smith

Ricky Smith received a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education with an emphasis in Youth Ministry from Bryan College, in Dayton, Tennessee. He holds a Masters degree in Theology from Liberty Baptist Seminary, and he holds a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Emmanuel Theological Seminary.
Currently, Ricky serves at the Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia and provides leadership to the multi-faceted ministry with a commitment to make disciples in the Chattahoochee Valley and to the ends of the earth. Ricky continues to train and equip Nextgen leaders through a national conference and is active in the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes campus and camp ministry.

Josh Meadows

Josh serves as the student ministry strategist in the Office of Collegiate & Student Ministries for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. Josh has been in ministry for 20 years, serving as a youth and children’s pastor, a youth pastor, lead pastor of a church plant and a family pastor before being called to serve at the State Board of Missions. He is an avid sports fan. His teams are the Braves, Falcons, and the Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech.
Josh graduated from Toccoa Falls College with a degree in Pastoral Ministries in 2002. He completed his M.A. in church leadership at Luther Rice University in 2007.

YM Link On the Road - Trussville
2023-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Crosspoint Church, 8000 Liles Ln, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States

YM Link On the Road - Hartselle
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church, Hartselle, 210 Woodland St NW, Hartselle, 35640, United States

Youth Minister's Lunch
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Auburn University at Montgomery BCM, 7095 AUM Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
YMlink would like to invite all Alabama Youth Minister’s to enjoy a free lunch during the Alabama Baptist Convention on November 14, 2023. This is a great time to get to know other youth ministers from across the state, be introduced to Alabama Baptist Campus Ministries, and learn more about how YMlink can support and serve you in ministry.
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Unwind All Day - Trussville
2023-11-16 09:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
On this day, instead of our regular online weekly Zoom call, we will meet together in person for a time of networking, fellowship, and encouragement. Come ready to join in the discussion, sharing about your ministry and needs as well as offering encouragement and support to other ministry leaders from across Alabama.

YM Conclave
2024-01-18 12:00 - 2024-01-20 12:00 | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
Youth Ministry Conclave is an annual leadership event in cooperation with eight state conventions. Each year we provide a training event for youth pastors, leaders, and volunteers. Corporate worship, breakout sessions, and networking are designed to equip and rejuvenate your youth ministry team!
The 2024 theme is Limitless! Do you know? Have you heard? The Lord is the everlasting God. He does not grow faint or weary. There is no limit to His understanding. Join us at Conclave 2024 as we help you discover limitless call, limitless mercy, and limitless possibilities as you lean into the power of our limitless God.
Register online at ymconclave.org.

SPEAK Tour - Jasper
2024-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th St E, Jasper, AL, 35501, United States
SPEAK Tour is coming to an area near you! There will be fun outdoor games, incredible worship, and ultimately the gospel will be shared. SPEAK Tour is a perfect opportunity for students to invite their lost friends to hear and respond to the gospel!

Speak: Brent Finchum

Band: Ryan John Band

SPEAK Tour - Troy
2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Southside Baptist Church – Troy, 522 S Brundidge St, Troy, AL, 36081, United States
SPEAK Tour is coming to an area near you! There will be fun outdoor games, incredible worship, and ultimately the gospel will be shared. This event is a perfect opportunity for students to invite their lost friends to hear and respond to the gospel! Admission is free. No pre-registration required.

Speaker: Bryan Drake

Youth Pastors Summit - Orlando
2024-04-14 13:00 - 2024-04-17 15:15 | First Baptist Church, Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
We invite you to join YMLink and youth ministry leaders from across Alabama at Youth Pastor Summit 2024. YPS is a conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invests in the lives of the next generation.
Register for YPS through YMlink and pay only $85. This includes the cost of the conference, transportation to and from the conference, and hotel lodging during the conference. Please plan to cover your meals and any other expenses that may arise.
Two date/location options are being offered. Just pick the one that works best for you and register today.
For more information about YPS, visit their website at: https://slulead.com/yps/.
Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.

Youth Pastors Summit - Nashville
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-23 20:00 | New Vision Baptist Church, 1750 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
We invite you to join YMLink and youth ministry leaders from across Alabama at Youth Pastor Summit 2024. YPS is a conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invests in the lives of the next generation.
Register for YPS through YMlink and pay only $85. This includes the cost of the conference, transportation to and from the conference, and hotel lodging during the conference. Please plan to cover your meals and any other expenses that may arise.
Two date/location options are being offered. Just pick the one that works best for you and register today.
For more information about YPS, visit their website at: https://slulead.com/yps/.
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024
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