The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The International Center for Youth and Family Ministry
Dr. Troy W. Temple, Executive Director

The International Center for Youth and Family Ministry serves as the comprehensive training and networking arm of the institution for those called into youth ministry as a lifetime career. Youth ministry professors, coordinated curriculum, and field education function under the authority of the Executive Director to produce one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. In addition to partnering with ten local approved site churches, international strategic partnerships were established in Kenya, Ukraine, Malaysia, and Mexico in the pursuit of the goal to “recruit, train, place, and network local church youth leaders globally. Specific information related to ICYM is located here.

Objectives

The purpose of the International Center for Youth and Family Ministry is to prepare students to enter the career path of youth ministry in such positions as youth minister, para-church staff, and positions in adolescent social work and related fields.

The Strategic Family Ministry Model:

• Biblically and Theologically Grounded
• Missions Oriented
• Local Church Structured
• Pastor Led
• Family Focused