Building sustainable Youth Ministries... One church at a time.
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Welcome to Youth Ministry Architects
Youth Ministry Architects has become the nation's leading provider of youth ministry consulting. YMA partners with churches and youth ministers, working alongside key stakeholders - including senior pastors, youth ministers, parents and students - to customize strategic plans for buildling successful and sustainable youth ministries.
NEW LOWER PRICE on the YMA Online Assessment! Now includes 45 minutes FREE Phone Coaching with a YMA Lead Consultant. Click here for more information.
NEW LOWER PRICE on the YMA Online Assessment! Now includes 45 minutes FREE Phone Coaching with a YMA Lead Consultant. Click here for more information.
CASE STUDIES for a STUCK Youth Ministry (click through the list below for scenarios)
Searching....but Strapped for Cash *NEW*
High turnover in youth staff
Not enough volunteers
Anxious parents seeking a stable, deep-impact ministry for their teens
Seismic transitions in the church that create instability for youth ministries
Overworked and burned out volunteers
Details falling between the cracks
Knee jerk curriculum plans (or no curriculum plan at all)
Disinterested youth
Leadership changes that create inconsistent messages or experiences
Youth ministry professionals in need of mentoring
Click here to listen to a podcast of Mark DeVries talking about the new release book, Sustainable Youth Ministry.
Read the Press Release regarding the Sustainable Youth Ministry book launch!
Need a laugh? Click the video below...
Mark DeVries and Mark Schultz interview


