{"id":28409,"date":"2025-07-30T12:55:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/?p=28409"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:00:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:00:59","slug":"international-conference-of-youth-family-ministry-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/international-conference-of-youth-family-ministry-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"International Conference of Youth &amp; Family Ministry 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;I AM&#8221; Conference invites leaders and volunteers in our children\u2019s, youth, and family ministries to rediscover their identity and calling through the unchanging nature of God. Rooted in the powerful name God revealed to Moses \u2013 &#8220;I AM&#8221; \u2013 this is a space to reconnect with the source of our purpose and passion for ministry.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/riseindiana.fellowshiponego.com\/external\/form\/354ecaef-b566-448c-a031-532a5a1d1106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join us for the 2025 ICYFM<\/a> November 7-9th at Rise Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As shepherds of the next generation, we walk alongside families to shape lives, speak truth, and spark lasting faith in young hearts. This conference is designed to refresh your spirit, strengthen your leadership, and remind you that your work matters, because it\u2019s grounded in the God who never changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?resize=320%2C320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday, November 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00am Check-In<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00am Opening Session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:45pm Breakout Sessions (Roundtable discussions and a general session for children\u2019s ministry and middle\/high school ministry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30pm General Session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, November 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00am Morning Session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:45am Breakout Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:15pm Breakout Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30pm Discussion Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30pm General Session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday, November 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00am Sunday Worship Service with Rise Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00pm Children\u2019s Ministry Lunch &amp; Learn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$95 \u2013 This includes registration and two meals. It does not cover hotels or accommodations. Each registrant is responsible for arranging their own accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riseindiana.fellowshiponego.com\/external\/form\/354ecaef-b566-448c-a031-532a5a1d1106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotels and accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Each registrant is responsible for finding their own accommodations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel recommendations:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home2 Suites by Hilton Ind. North at Intech Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northwest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courtyard Indianapolis Northwest&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest \u2013 Park 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel by IHG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Element Indianapolis Carmel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airbnb: We recommend looking in Zionsville or Carmel, which are generally 15-20 minutes from the Rise Church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics \/ classes at past conferences:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embracing Neurodiversity&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation from BARNA Research Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Study the Bible with Teens&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children\u2019s Ministry Curriculum&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child &amp; Youth Policy\/Safety Best Practices FAQ\u2019S&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Discernment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNew in Ministry\u201d Foundations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Wholeness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministering to those in crises <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLHNxzX7pqG-W7FgPISDi8J6MPrmnQq8Qs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for 2023 lessons\/classes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who should attend? Children\u2019s ministry coordinators and workers, youth ministry leaders and volunteers, family ministry leaders and volunteers, church leaders or elders wanting to learn how to build up their families, and any parents!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is food provided? Two meals will be provided; the rest will be on your own.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will childcare be available? Childcare will be available during the Sunday service, but not during the rest of the conference.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which airport do I fly into? Indianapolis International Airport (IND)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riseindiana.fellowshiponego.com\/external\/form\/354ecaef-b566-448c-a031-532a5a1d1106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions, you can post in the ICOC YFM STAFF&nbsp;GroupMe or email us at <a href=\"mailto:yfmserviceteam@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yfmserviceteam@gmail.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for the 2025 ICYFM November 7-9th at Rise Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":28410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[11],"tags":[73],"post_folder":[151],"class_list":["post-28409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-families","tag-events"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/youth-and-family-ministry-conference-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Lai-Yan Faller","author_link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/author\/lyfaller\/"},"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phsvEw-7od","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":25444,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/2025-icyfm-november-7-9-in-indianapolis\/","url_meta":{"origin":28409,"position":0},"title":"2025 ICYFM November 7-9 in Indianapolis","author":"Lai-Yan Faller","date":"January 27, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Youth and Family Service team is happy to announce that the International Conference of Youth and Family Ministry will be held November 7-9, 2025 in Indianapolis.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Families&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Families","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/category\/families\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-ICYFM.jpg?fit=1200%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-ICYFM.jpg?fit=1200%2C666&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-ICYFM.jpg?fit=1200%2C666&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-ICYFM.jpg?fit=1200%2C666&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-ICYFM.jpg?fit=1200%2C666&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":14597,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/registration-opens-for-2023-icyfm\/","url_meta":{"origin":28409,"position":1},"title":"Registration Opens for 2023 ICYFM","author":"dtadmin","date":"June 19, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Get inspired and equipped for both children's ministry and youth and family ministry at the ICYFM in Atlanta!","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Families&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Families","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/category\/families\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ICYFM23.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ICYFM23.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ICYFM23.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ICYFM23.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ICYFM23.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":22250,"url":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/icoc-youth-and-family-service-team-report-2023\/","url_meta":{"origin":28409,"position":2},"title":"ICOC Youth and Family Service Team Report 2023","author":"dtadmin","date":"November 28, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"After five years, the ICYFM (International Conference of Youth and Family Ministry) returned! 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