…"Drawing together creates the conditions for the Church to become a place of dialogue and a witness to life-giving fraternity". We need to make more room for the voices of young people to be heard: "listening makes possible an exchange of gifts in a context of empathy… At the same time, it sets the conditions for a preaching of the Gospel that can...

The Center for Ministry Development is proud to announce that Bishop Shawn McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri has joined our Board of Directors as Bishop Liaison. We rely on our board to embrace the opportunities for supporting ministry development for youth and families in parishes and schools throughout the United States. Our boa...

Get Ready for a New Year of Youth Ministry! Middle School Welcome Back! A Fun Evening for Youth and Parents by Ann Marie Eckert (high school and middle school) Welcome to YOUR Youth Ministry (one-day retreat) by Susan Searle Welcome to Middle School Youth Ministry: Your Passport to New Adventure by Patty Spear Welcome to Middle School Youth Ministr...