Dear Reverend Monsignors/Fathers,
Welcome! We are excited that you are here. Below you will find the latest resources and opportunities of the Office for Ministry with Youth (OMY) designed especially for you.
*NEW for 2024-2025, the OMY Pastor Cohort
The Pastor Cohort is a 7-session accompaniment program designed to equip you with a better understanding of the 7 discipleship emphases required for reaching the young church. Marathon Youth Ministry (our partner) and the Office for Ministry with Youth will help your parish grow young through content, personal coaching, and resources. We will walk with you through the process as you identify challenges and outline strategies for parish growth and leadership, set future goals, and design ongoing partnerships.
The Discipleship Emphases:
- Personal Growth of Youth Leaders
- Training Mentors
- Nurturing Young People’s Belonging
- Centering Teenagers’ Identity in Christ
- Exploring Young People’s Purpose
- Equipping Diverse Families
- Leading Change in the Community
Our Co-Workers in the Vineyard full presentation covers these Discipleship Emphases plus speaks about the Pastor Cohort:
(Fast forward to 1:28:18 to learn more about the Pastor Cohort.)
Sessions:
- There are two types of sessions: an in-person followed by a virtual session. The Virtual is a follow-up that occurs two months after the in-person.
- Orientation and Wrap will be a full-day event (9 am-3 pm) consisting of prayer, team-building activities, discussion, and planning.
- In-person sessions run a half day (sometime between 10 am – 3 pm), consisting of prayer, an Introduction of the Topic, a Discussion, an Application Exercise, and a Closing Prayer.
- Virtual sessions are 75 minutes via Zoom. These consist of prayer, check-in, and follow-up discussion to exercises and materials shared from in-person sessions.
Additional Details:
- The Pastor Cohort is at NO COST to you.
- The sessions will be a combination of in-person and Zoom over a span of one year.
- Registrations are open! Limited spots are available.
- The first session will be held in mid-June/early July. A final date is currently being selected.
- Click here to download the Pastor Cohort Summary sheet with additional details.
*Our new Cohort has started! Join us as we pray for our participating priests as they lead their parishes in growing young. The next Cohort will begin in late spring 2025.
Looking to Hire?
The OMY has a Pastor Job Pack ready with:
- Coordinator of Ministry with Youth editable job description
- Sample interview questions
- First-week onboarding checklist
- Salary ranges, FT and PT
Contact us to request your OMY Pastor Job Pack.
For your Minister
The OMY is here to help you accompany your Minister in their growth as a professional in the field of Ministry with Youth. Below is a list of some of the ways that we support them and assist in their growth:
- The OMY Professional Development Track or “The Track” is a process of professional growth for all ministers regardless of their experience. It includes:
- Professional Development gatherings that extend beyond “The Track“
- Spiritual opportunities. New to 2025 will be our first overnight retreat in January.
- A network of peer support through the MY County Community meetings, Mentorship program for new Ministers with Youth, and County Coordinators.
Click here to download our “cheat sheet” with details on each of the above and additional growth opportunities.
We are here for you
Please know that you are also welcome at the various events and opportunities that the OMY offers in support of those who walk with the young church of Philadelphia. We encourage you to visit our Coming Up! page for upcoming events, download the 2024-2025 calendar (coming soon), or view our online calendar. You can also sign up to receive our monthly email showcasing events, opportunities, and resources for Ministers and youth by completing the form on our home page.
All that the OMY does for Ministers and youth is in service of your pastoral role. In any way that we may assist you, please let us know.