Thriving Leaders. Multiplied Impact.
Because when youth leaders thrive, the next generation is transformed.
National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) exists to help youth leaders flourish through meaningful relationships, collaborative networks, leadership development, and prayer initiatives that strengthen communities and point students to Jesus.
Our vision
See every youth leader thrive in deeper connection with God and each other so that every young person is changed by the story of Jesus.
Our mission
We create collaborative spaces for youth leaders to be personally encouraged, professionally equipped and spiritually strengthened for faithful and effective ministry with the next generation.
How we help youth leaders thrive
Personally encouraged
Healthy relationships combat isolation. Through local ministry networks and collaborative gatherings, leaders build friendships, encouragement, and shared purpose.
Professionally equipped
Youth leaders gain practical tools and leadership development through collaborative learning spaces, mentoring, and strategic partnerships.
Spiritually strengthened
Prayer remains central to everything we do. Through national prayer initiatives, campus movements, and community partnerships, leaders are spiritually renewed and equipped to serve students faithfully.
Our Story
For nearly 50 years, NNYM has helped unite youth leaders across churches, organizations, and communities around a shared mission: seeing the next generation transformed by Jesus.
What began as a commitment to collaboration has grown into a nationwide movement of networks, prayer initiatives, leadership development, and ministry partnerships designed to strengthen leaders and multiply gospel impact.
Impact Snapshot
Network Engagement
- 600+ active local youth ministry networks
- 8,500+ youth leaders served nationwide
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- 52,000 schools covered in prayer
- 1,600 campuses reached through Footprints on Campus
Leadership Development
- 2,500 youth leaders professionally equipped
- Thousands connected through collaborative spaces and coaching relationships
Looking Ahead
As we move into the future, NNYM is committed to:
- Expanding local youth ministry networks
- Strengthening prayer movements
- Equipping emerging youth leaders
- Increasing collaboration across churches and ministries
- Helping leaders thrive for long-term ministry impact
Because when leaders flourish, students encounter hope, communities are strengthened, and lives are transformed.
More Than A Network
At NNYM, we're uniting youth leaders across the country to see every young person transformed by the story of Jesus. Together, we share ideas, strengthen one another, and pursue Jesus as we serve the next generation.