Young Adults

The Center for Youth & Young Adult Ministry

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The Center for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, as a witness to Jesus Christ, affirms youth, young adults, and their leaders in their calling to be and to shape the Church of today and tomorrow. Through events, resources, and leadership opportunities responsive to the needs of congregations, youth and young adults will come to know and believe that they are the beloved of God.

Youth Conferences at Montreat

The conferences for youth at Montreat Conference Center model true Christian commitment and community. The young people who come here are both challenged and comforted. They leave empowered, encouraged, and encircled by new friends. Likewise, the leaders who come with them begin to see their connectedness with the greater church and the vast community of Christ. They take home the tools they need to expand the Montreat experience into the everyday lives of their young people. Learn more…

Middle School Conference at Presbyterian College

The Middle School Conference creates a place where middle school youth can foster and develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults, where they can be actively engaged in learning about God’s love for them and be heard and understood. Learn more…

College Conference

In January, hundreds of college students gather in Montreat for a time of questions, answers and reflection. College is a time of transformation and self understanding for young adults. The College Conference is a time to share and grow in faith and help each other understand what role they play in the world. With the values learned growing up intermingled with new ideas and questions formed by continuing education, this is a time focused on how these relate to our own personal spirituality. Learn more…

The Blaze Conference

The Blaze is a time for all who work with youth – as mentors, youth directors, associates for youth, back home leaders, small group leaders – to consider youth ministry afresh and alongside others who share their passion. The Blaze will challenge you to pioneer new trails in youth ministry, help you be nourished and shaped through that ministry, and send you home inspired in your own call to work with youth. Learn more…

Young Adult Weekend

The Young Adult Weekend is a time for those who consider themselves to be “young adults” to gather in the valley of Montreat and discuss issues that are affecting their ever changing world. It is a time to reflect spiritually on their world around them. The purpose of Young Adult Weekends is to group people together to help nurture their faith in the midst of their ever changing lifestyle. Learn more…

Ski Weekend for Youth

Check out a hassle-free outing for your youth group! The Ski Weekend for Youth at Montreat Conference Center offers grades 6-12 the perfect combination of adventure on the slopes, worship, and great fellowship. Your young people play…and we make all the arrangements. No worries!
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Annual Recreation Workshop

This five-day training event in recreation ministry is designed for pastors, educators, volunteers, and anyone interested in recreation leadership. ARW is connected to the Presbyterian Church (USA), but welcomes all denominations to participate in the workshop. Learn more…

Clubs and Child Care Program

Clubs is a recreation and fellowship experience for the children of conferees, Montreat summer residents, and vacationers staying in Montreat. It groups children and youth according to age and school level. Collegiate counselors supervise each group. They are trained to help the young people feel comfortable as they create new interpersonal relationships and develop social and outdoor living skills. Learn more…

Summer Staff Program

Spend your summer in the mountains of Montreat! Our summer staff provides a ministry through work & play for over 13,000 people! In order to keep the conference center running throughout the summer we require the help of 150 enthusiastic college aged students who like to work and play hard. Come be a part of a wonderful team of young adults from across the country! Learn more…

Young Adult Intentional Community

Seeking six young adults interested in spending 9 months living and working in an intentional Christian community, exploring who they are called to be and what that looks like in this world where God has placed us. Learn more…

Montreat Mission Experience

Are you looking for a way to harness the energy of your youth group or college group to make a difference in the world? An incredible new program has started up at Montreat Conference Center! Come on your Spring Break to make a difference in the world by helping those in need! Mission trips are customized for your group at a very affordable rate! Learn more…

Montreat’s Center for Youth and Young Adult Ministry (CYYAM) is building an exclusive web site just for YOU – the teenagers, college students, and young adults, as well as the adult youth leaders – who come to Montreat Conference Center! Please email your ideas and suggestions to cherylp[at]montreat.org.