VETERAN YOUTH
MINISTERS

A collaborative gathering for youth ministers who have been in the trenches for 10+ years.

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Join us April 20th – 23rd in Chattanooga, TN

Because you don’t need another program, conference, or curriculum...

You need time, space, and honest conversation with other leaders who’ve been doing this long enough to know what actually matters.

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What if staying in youth ministry
didn’t feel this lonely?

Veteran youth ministers carry a different kind of load. Not because you’ve failed—but because you’ve stayed.

Over time, new challenges emerge that don’t get talked about much:

The slow burn of
long-term fatigue.

You’re not burned out in a dramatic way,
you’re just tired in your bones.

Outdated systems that once worked—but don’t anymore.

And the pressure to adapt
without starting over.

Watching former
students walk away.

And quietly wondering if you
did something wrong.

Leading younger staff and volunteers.

While navigating expectations, perception, and changing culture.

You’re not struggling because you’re doing it wrong.

You’re struggling because long-term ministry reveals everything.

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Because this isn’t a normal training...

The people in the
room matter.

The Veteran Youth Minister Think Tank is designed for experienced leaders who:

Already know the basics

Have Carried real responsibility for years

Are navigating fatigue, transition, or long-term complexity

Want honest conversations, not hype or hot takes

Need space to think with peers at their level

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Think Tanks are all about...

COLLABORATION

You’ll sit with leaders who’ve been doing this for a decade or more—sharing what’s working now, what’s failing, and why.

CLARITY

Together, we’ll surface patterns, name what’s actually holding your ministry back, and identify what matters in this season—not five seasons ago.

STRATEGY

You’ll leave with real decisions: what to simplify, what to rebuild, what to stop doing, and what deserves renewed focus.

PERSPECTIVE

When you’ve been in ministry long enough, it’s hard to be objective. This space helps you step back, get honest feedback, and breathe again.

This Think Tank will focus on the questions you want answered...

What does faithfulness look like in this season of my ministry—really?

Not just attendance numbers or visible wins, but stewardship of your energy, your calling, and your life. How do you discern what good ministry looks like now, when the metrics that motivated you early on don’t tell the full story anymore? What does it mean to lead well and finish well?

What’s actually working with today’s teens—and what isn’t anymore?

Cutting through trends, gimmicks, and nostalgia.

We’ll surface real-world insight from leaders actively navigating Gen Z and Gen Alpha—not theoretical best practices. What still bears fruit? What quietly stopped working years ago? And how do you adapt without feeling like you’re chasing every new thing or betraying your convictions?

How do I grieve what didn’t turn out the way I hoped…
and keep going?

The students who walked away. The ministries that plateaued. The moments you gave everything to—and didn’t see the fruit you prayed for. This space makes room for honest conversation about disappointment, disillusionment, and unresolved grief—without letting those things define the rest of your ministry.

What needs to change if I want to stay healthy for the long haul?

Not someday. Not after this next event or confirmation cycle. Now.

This includes personal rhythms, relational boundaries, leadership posture, and the systems you’ve been carrying far longer than they were meant to be carried. We’ll name what’s sustainable, what’s slowly draining you, and what might need to be released—even if it once worked beautifully.

What systems need structure and where are we over-engineering?

How do you offer experience without becoming rigid? How do you empower new leaders without carrying everything yourself? And how do you navigate perception, authority, and generational differences in a way that builds trust instead of tension?

What does it look like to pass on what I’ve built—without losing myself or my sense of purpose?

Whether that means mentoring younger leaders, handing off responsibility, redefining your role, or discerning what’s next, this question names the tension between legacy and identity. It creates space to talk about transition without assuming you’re "done".

We don't set the agenda for the week, the participants decide what we talk about.

Is this for me?

If you're been serving in parish youth ministry for 10 years or more, this event was designed for you.

You’ve been in youth ministry long enough to feel both deep love and deep fatigue.

You’re asking long-term questions about sustainability, transition, or next steps.

You still care deeply—but need
space to think clearly again.

You’ve led through cultural shifts, Church challenges, and personal seasons.

You want honest conversations,
not sales pitches or surface-level inspiration.

You’re looking for practical clarity, peer wisdom, and real conversation.

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Registration is now open!
Limited Spaces Available

Philadephia

January 7-10, 2025

Hosted by the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
SOLD OUT

DALLAS

January 20-23, 2025

Hosted by the
Diocese of Dallas
SOLD OUT

Milwaukee

January 27-30, 2025

Hosted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Diocese of Green Bay
SOLD OUT

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Diocese of Baton Rouge

Diocese of Davenport

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Diocese of
Jackson

Diocese of Knoxville

Archdiocese of Louisville

Diocese of Memphis

Archdiocese of New York

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Diocese of
Raleigh

Diocese of Sacramento

Diocese of San Bernardino

Diocese of Steubenville

Get on the waitlist for our 2026 session.

$1200

Total Cost per Person

Three Payment Options:

Pay in full today and receive a 5% discount.
Make four monthly payments of $300 each.
Pay $100 deposit today, and we'll send you an invoice to pay the rest by check*.
*Check payments must be received within two weeks of registration.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE
DIOCESE OF GREEN BAY
DIOCESE OF DALLAS

$800

Normally $1,200 per Person

Three Payment Options:

Pay in full today and receive a 5% discount.
Make four monthly payments of $200 each.
Pay $100 deposit today, and we'll send you an invoice to pay the rest by check*.
*Check payments must be received within two weeks of registration.
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INCLUDES:

Four Day Masterclass
Lodging, Materials, Breakfast, and Lunch
Four Month Cohort
Eight virtual implementation sessions led by your cohort coach.
Two Live Q&A Calls
Group video calls with Michael and the ProjectYM team to answer all your questions.
Leader Training Manual
Step by step guide for how to train and support your small group leaders.
Thrive Volunteers
Full access to our video training platform for all of your volunteer leaders for a year.
Small Group Content
24 week content plan to help your leaders focus on building community in their small groups.
Community Discussions
Access to a private space inside the Thrive Community exclusively for this program.

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Diocese of Baton Rouge

Diocese of Davenport

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Diocese of
Jackson

Diocese of Knoxville

Archdiocese of Louisville

Diocese of Memphis

Archdiocese of New York

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Diocese of
Raleigh

Diocese of Sacramento

Diocese of San Bernardino

Diocese of Steubenville

APRIL 20–23

in Chattanooga, TN

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The cost is $695.
(Thrive Pro members get a $200 discount)

Program INCLUDES:

Four Day Think Tank Experience
collaborative gathering for veteran youth ministers
Three Nights of Lodging
at the ProjectYM Mission Base
Breakfasts and Lunches
for three days
Community Discussions
Access to a private space inside the Thrive Community exclusively for this program.
PLUS ONE YEAR OF THRIVE PRO!
You'll get over 20 hours of training content, access to one-on-one mentorship and consultation, digital resources, weekly live session, youth ministry mastermind groups, and more.
A $400 VALUE INCLUDED FOR FREE

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Diocese of Baton Rouge

Diocese of Davenport

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Diocese of
Jackson

Diocese of Knoxville

Archdiocese of Louisville

Diocese of Memphis

Archdiocese of New York

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Diocese of
Raleigh

Diocese of Sacramento

Diocese of San Bernardino

Diocese of Steubenville

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Click Here to Apply for a Scholarship

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