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November 2025

2026 Perkins School of Youth and Children’s Ministry Registration Open

By Chris Wilterdink

One of the premier educational opportunities for United Methodist youth ministry and children’s ministry leaders is open for registration – the 2026 PSYCM.

Intentionally Practical. 
Intentionally Theological. 

This weekday learning conference offers training programs exclusively designed to resource leaders whose ministries focus on children, youth and young adults. PSYCM has been engaging and equipping leaders since 1987. 

Young People’s Ministries will be present and would love to see you there! 

There is a mix of workshops for seasoned leaders and an incredible Foundations track for those just getting started. 

January 12-14, 2026 
LOCATION: First United Methodist Church, 503 North Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080 
Registration closes December 8, 2025 

More information at: 
https://www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms/psycm

Chris serves as Director of Young People’s Ministries for Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Chris has a BA in English Education, and an MS in Project Management, and over 15 years of local-church youth ministry experience. He is passionate about leadership and faith development in young people and helping ministry leaders understand their value in the lives of young people. A Stephen Minister, Chris is a native of Colorado living in Franklin, TN with his wife Emily, 2 children, and sausage-shaped beagle.