YMCA Focus
There are many Christian mission initiatives happening within YMCA's. This department highlights some of them.
Y Church?
Now you can workout and worship in the same place - the YMCA. Josh Heaston shares the huge potential.
Y Church – Audio
Josh Heaston, Dir. of Christian Mission for the YMCA of greater Indianapolis, shares about churches that gather at the Y.
A Place For All
YMCA FOCUS: The Y – Is it really a place for all? You’ll find toddlers in childcare, teens in after school programs, moms in workout studios, seniors in Silver Sneakers…
DOING DINNER IN DETROIT
YMCA FOCUS/CHURCH FITNESS: Envision going to your Y or fitness facility and sitting down with friends to a meal that is plentiful, fresh, beautifully presented and healthy. Add to that…
Mission Ignition – Conference For YMCA
YMCA teams and individuals from around the country are together in Nashville, Tennessee, November 15-17 for Mission Ignition. This national conference, presented by the US Mission Network is the largest…
Restore Small Groups
YMCA FOCUS: Over 25,000 people have found positive life change through Restore Small Groups.
From Complacen’C’y To Chaplain’C’y
YMCA FOCUS: Stephanie Gibson brought a chaplaincy-training program to her Y. Members who identify as Christian have an opportunity to be life to others at their Y. They (you) can…
5 Ways To Move The Ball Spiritually At The Y
By Joel Schutte, Director of Christian Emphasis, YMCA of Greater Toledo One common phrase that is trending in the YMCA movement is “member engagement.” Leadership teams at the Y invest…
Y Chapels That Get Used
By Brad Bloom, Publisher “… in the name of Jesus I pray all of these things. Amen.” How do you end your prayers? Do you pray? Where? When? If you…
Today’s YMCAs Network To Seize The Day
Publisher’s Note: On several occasions I’ve had the honor to participate in what was known as the John 17:21 Conference, an annual event that brought together YMCA leaders and staff…
Why Your Y Should Get A Chaplain
By Matt Goebel, Director Of Christian Emphasis, Kosciusko Community YMCA Not every Y in the country has a chaplain. For those that do, there is evidence that the improved and…
Little Choices, Big Changes
By Jessica Leigh Brown A heavy fog of depression hovered over Ryan Carman as he sat in his apartment one day in March 2011. At 34, Ryan had struggled with…