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The Youth Ministry Academy is a three-day event to train and equip those who love ministering to youth, both paid professional youth ministers and those who do it for heavenly rewards. The Academy provides excellent training in an intimate environment. The Academy provides learning that leads to transformation, and wants to live at the crossroads between theology and practice.

At the Youth Ministry Academy, you will not only be challenged by great speakers but have the opportunity to think through practical implications for your ministry. You can reconnect with God through worship and be encouraged by a community of folks who understand your love for teenagers.
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Matt Vaughan

Youth Ministry Institute Midwest
YMA Conference Director and YMIM Director
Lawrence, Kansas (the center of the universe)
Websitehttps://midwest.yminstitute.com
Matt Vaughan loves college basketball, mountaintops, and fresh-baked cookies. He served in youth ministry at four churches in the Kansas City area for over 20 years and leads Youth Ministry Institute Midwest as its director and framer. Matt and Amy have been married for 20 years, and they have two boys in 7th and 11th grades. Matt has an architecture degree from the University of Kansas (go Jayhawks!) and previously taught in urban Kansas City with Teach for America.

My Speakers Sessions

Thursday, January 24
 

3:30pm EST

Welcoming Session and Keynote – Whole Person/Youth Professional Upper AndersonBlaine Russell • Christina Russell • Michelle Thomas-Bush • Matt Vaughan