DAVIS—The Oklahoma Baptists Youth Ministry Forum (OKYMF) is a two-day training conference for any adult leader serving in youth ministry. OKYMF will be held Nov 19–21 at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center in Davis. Hundreds of youth ministry leaders have attended Forum each year for the past 30 years, providing them time for encouragement, community, conversation and collaboration between each other.

“Forum is one of our key opportunities to train adult youth ministry leaders whether full-time, part-time or volunteer,” said Todd Sanders, Oklahoma Baptists discipleship and youth ministry partner. “It is where youth ministry teams go to grow together and learn how to serve more effectively.”

This year’s theme is “Forward,” which will focus on training the next generation, tuning into a church’s vision and unity at every stage of the disciple making journey. OKYMF will provide general sessions and 10 topical breakouts for all youth workers, not only church staff.

Breakout Sessions available are:

Moving Disciple Making Forward (Fri. a.m. Only)

Moving Volunteers Forward (Fri. a.m. Only)

Moving Small Groups Forward (Fri. a.m. only)

Moving Youth Ministry Forward (Fri. a.m. only)

Moving Gospel Forward

Moving Spiritual Life Forward

Moving Kids Forward

Moving Middle School Forward

Moving Seniors Forward

Moving Small Group Teaching Forward

Moving Small Group Community Forward

Moving Forward Through Difficulty

Tommy Woodard, lead pastor of Oklahoma City, New Church, and Anthony Vargas, student pastor at Yukon, Together We, will speak during the main sessions of Forum designed to inspire and encourage leaders. Ryan Williams, worship pastor at Sulphur, Crossway will lead worship.

“It really is a favorite part of the year,” said Sarah Wooten, Falls Creek youth camps and youth ministry associate. “It is an intentional investment in our Oklahoma youth ministry community to be better equipped to serve their students.”

Meals will be provided during the conference. Lodging is available through the Falls Creek Hotel for $80 per room or Falls Creek Cabin rentals which can be done through the cabin owners. There are also various off-site hotel options.

Registration is open Oct. 27-Nov. 8 at $145 for both days and $85 for spouses or youth volunteers. Late registration pricing begins Nov 9.

For more information and to register, visit oklahomabaptists.org/youth/forum.