Colocate Ministry Consulting LLC

11/30/2022

In November of 2022 we have prayerfully decided to close CMC.

CMC’s former team members (Kate, Tym, Teresa, Dianna, and Beth) are continuing to offer the DNA, mission, and vision Benji and Brent developed as they launched and led CMC on their own. As each team member ventures out to continue serving in this capacity know they have our blessing and recommendation.

Trusted ministry development and growth: Bringing ministry leaders side by side with experts, experiences, and each other.

09/30/2022

As Colocate Ministry Consulting LLC transitions out of taking on clients we know there are still churches, ministry to young people leaders, and nonprofits that are looking for the resources we have offered. If that is you, we would love to recommend the following leaders as resources!

09/24/2022

Excited for the morning of volunteer training!

09/08/2022

08/15/2022

Do you listen to any of the podcasts from The Youth Cartel Podcast Network?

The Youth Cartel Podcast Network Women in Youth Ministry with Heather Kenison Youth Ministry on Tap with Nick Elio, Wes Trevor, and Allison Motsenbocker 5 Minutes with Marko with Mark Oestreicher First Century Youth Ministry with Heather Quiroz and Mark Shaffer The Ground FloorYouth Ministry Innovat...

08/08/2022

Youth leaders, our students are paying attention to our actions and responses. Let’s help teenagers connect with Christ-centered examples for character-forming discipleship. https://buff.ly/3AGgBSA

We are often our students' primary models of learning. The way we live out our lives is the greatest sermon we will ever preach because our students are paying close attention to how we talk, what we share, how we react, and especially how we treat others.

08/01/2022

Let’s help teenagers develop a faith that lasts by being a faith community that helps them navigate every season of life—especially the most difficult ones. Read these innovative ways churches are teaching young people about lament.

Every week young people in our congregations are navigating pain, loss, and doubt. The question is, do we help teenagers process these experiences before God and their faith community, or do they have to go elsewhere?

07/28/2022

Ohio River Valley District UMC friends…it is not to late to register for the Global Kidmin Training Day! Register your entire team here:
https://colocatemc.typeform.com/GlobalKidmin22

07/26/2022

We are only as good as those we help!

07/18/2022

“Lamenting to God is not a sign of weakness or disrespect. It’s an extraordinary act of faith. Youth leaders, here’s a first step you can take to teach teenagers about lament.”

Is your church a safe place to be for those experiencing grief, anger, or disillusionment? If teenagers are going to develop a faith that lasts, they need not only God, but also a faith community that can help them navigate every season of life—especially the most difficult ones.

07/11/2022

When Only One Student Shows Up to Small Group

We've all been there. When only one person shows up to small group, it can feel awkward quick. So what do you do? Here are some tips!

07/05/2022

Our series continues as we tackle how to support students who might be struggling with depression. Alongside of anxiety, depression is also one of the most diagnosed disorders in the United States. Depression involves severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily