Reach young people in your church and community.  Take on an ICY-UK trainee youth minister and you can not only play a part in forming the next generation of Christian leaders but start reaching young people.

Trainees across the country are pioneering and developing ministry to young people in the church and through the church.  Our unique combination of formal training and practical experience makes it effective and affordable for you.

Its Missional

We are looking to partner with mission-minded churches who have a heart to reach young people, less than 1% of whom attend church today.  Our training and support will assist your trainee youth minister to reach teenagers, help them grow in the faith, and equip them to minister to their peers.

Its Affordable

Many churches cannot start implementing a vision to reach young people by hiring a full-salaried, experienced youth minister.  That is why they have found taking on an ICY-UK trainee is a realistic way to start.  Trainees typically live with a host family from the church.  The church pays supervision fees, ministry expenses and £25-50/week pocket money.

Its Professional and Committed

Whilst the ICY-UK experience is intensely practical, it is also professional.  Trainees have the opportunity to earn an accredited Bachelors of Theology degree.  Our leaders and trainers are committed practitioners in youth ministry who serve in their own local churches.  Trainees are also supported and coached weekly by a qualified cluster leader in their region.

Its Realistic

The structure by which we deliver the training means trainee youth ministers can have their heart and feet in their placement ministry on a daily basis. Ministry hours go towards the earning of the degree.  Trainees attend 6 one-week long residential conferences throughout the year to sit their lectures.  Weekly cluster groups with their coach and other students on the course help ensure each trainee gets ongoing support and input.

Its Christ-Centred

Effective ministry flows from the heart.  ICY-UK focuses first on  helping trainee youth ministers in their own relationship with God and growing in the character and priorities of Jesus. Our training is unashamedly Biblical and local-church focused.  We are intentional about raising up youth ministers rather than general youth workers.

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