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ALEXANDRIA, MN (January 27, 2009) \u2013 Eighty percent of the people working with teens in churches are unpaid and have little opportunity for training due to individual and congregational budget constraints, says Tim Schmoyer<\/a>, a full-time, paid youth pastor at Alexandria Covenant Church<\/a>.
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\nSo he set up a website where people can get training, web applications, mentoring, and other resources \u2013 for free.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old recalls that when he started ministering to teens elsewhere, \u201cI was working other jobs to support my youth ministry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The multi-media website features videos and podcasts that focus on topics ranging from \u201cCreating sacred spaces for worship\u201d to \u201cInternet accountability for youth workers.\u201d He also hosts weekly online conversations that offer training as well as an opportunity for youth workers to connect with others across the country. The conversations are held at 2 p.m. (Eastern) each Friday.<\/p>\n

Although Schmoyer initially provided all of the training, other experienced youth pastors now contribute to the site and lead discussions. \u201cIt\u2019s turned into a community,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Providing training is a passion for Schmoyer. He even has set up a 10-week mentoring program for youth workers with less that two years experience. People are paired with experienced youth pastors \u2013 again for free.<\/p>\n

Schmoyer is raising money to expand the mentoring program to be online-based and open to a broader audience \u2013 about $380 in cost, he estimates. To help support his free site, Schmoyer offers web design services.<\/p>\n

The website goes beyond training. Because finding resources can be difficult and time-consuming, Schmoyer also gives away one resource every week. He has given away freebies every Friday for nearly 110 straight weeks. The resources may include applications for Facebook and other social media, Bible studies, games, or eBooks.<\/p>\n

Schmoyer also initiated an online missions trip<\/a> February 1-14 \u2013 it was featured in an earlier Covenant News Service story<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite all of his online work, Schmoyer still finds time to lead the youth ministry of 200 kids. He even coaches wrestling at the local high school.<\/p>\n

Individuals interested in becoming involved in his online initiatives can click here<\/a> to learn more.
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\nEditor\u2019s note: To learn more about children and youth resources offered by the Evangelical Covenant Church and its Department of Christian Formation, visit Children and Families<\/a> as well as Youth and Families<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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