Youth Ministry International
Our MISSION is to EVANGELIZE and DISCIPLE the world’s youth through the LOCAL CHURCH by “Training the Trainers” of INDIGENOUS Youth Leaders.
Why We Exist
Over 90% of the world’s formally trained youth leaders are in the USA, ministering to only 2% of the world’s youth. YMI is dedicated to changing this statistic.
Our Guiding Principles
We want to be a part of a world wide movement committed to reaching the world’s youth for Christ by training youth leaders globally.
Our History
YMI was founded as God’s response to a pressing need recognized by Dr. Randy Smith as he ministered to youth workers in East Africa in 1988.
YMI President, Randy Smith, and YMI Staff Member, Frank Mills, recently provided special classes for youth ministers at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary and participated in graduation ceremonies as students received their MA Degrees.
READ their exciting report.
YMI Training Team
Our missionary team is active in more than 15 countries, training local trainers to equip leaders for local church youth programs.
Our Global Impact
As a result of our training programs in countries around the world YMI youth leaders, serving in more than 10,000 churches, have seen over 360,000 young people come to faith in Christ.
Serving with YMI
YMI provides opportunities for service including International Trainers, Internships and Short-Term Mission Trips.
Consider joining us to help reach the more than 50% of the world that is under the age of 22.
Ministry Spotlights
Meet some of the people YMI has helped train who are making an impact on youth in their churches and communities.
Michelle (age 19) | “I used to always ask myself the question, “Is it true that God’s love has no end? Even when I fail, fall down, and feel crushed?”
Charles Juma | “I was born and raised in a very poor village and after finishing high school, I left home to look for employment.”
In 2018 YMI graduated trainers who are now training youth leaders who will be able to impact lives in churches across this island nation.
Become a partner with Youth ministry InternatIonal TO REACH YOUTH FOR CHRIST AROUND THE WORLD
Your financial and prayer support is vital in helping accomplish the vision God has given us to help impact the billions of young people around the world who have yet to hear of Jesus Christ. Thank You!