Contact Us

Email: youngadults@ag.org
Phone: 417.862.2781 ext. 4041
Snail mail:
1445 North Boonville Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802

We exist to:

• Educate - Not only is this generation unlike any generation the world has ever seen, but this generation is also growing up in a culture unlike the world has every experienced. This is a generation and a culture of lost people. Similar to the importance of a missionary educating themselves on the nuances of the society they are called to, we strive to educate the church on the ever changing cultural climate of this generation.

• Encourage - Ministry to young adults isn't easy. If it were, then every church would be doing it. Countless books have been written suggesting that the church isn't doing a very good job connecting with young adults. Our job, however, isn't to make you feel guilty about what you may not be doing, but to encourage you in what you can accomplish for the kingdom of God.

• Equip - Through online resources, weekly blogs, and personalized training our desire is to equip you with the tools necessary to help you fulfill your vision in connecting young adults to God, the church, and their purpose in life. 

Together we can make a difference! Let us know how we can help you see your vision come to pass. Please email us.

Vision Statement

Our vision is simple...we want your vision to happen. You see, because there is no one model of ministry that is completely transferrable, our vision is always changing. We don't feel like we should tell you what to do, but we understand that God can grant you a vision and that we can provide the resources for that vision to be fulfilled. 

National Team

Each of these people are eager to serve you and your ministry as a resource for national young adult ministry. They are experienced leaders who can help you develop your ministry to young adults:

• Consultation: Use phone, Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail to get their valuable insights on issues you face.
• Encouragement: These leaders have been through much of what you are experiencing and they desire to help you.
• Training: Each person has personal experience in building leadership.
• Resources: They can help you locate the best materials out there.
• Networking: They can put you in touch with other leaders who are doing what you are.
• Speaking: The topics they can address in workshops and seminars are listed with their bios below.

Jon Brooks 

College Pastor 
Oak Creek, WI 
414-762-2010 ext. 209
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Jon graduated with a BA in pastoral studies from North Central University in 2003, and joined the staff at Oak Creek in the fall of 2004 as the pastor of Crossroads young adult ministry. He loves working and spending time with the college and young adult community at Oak Creek. Jon enjoys hanging out with friends, going to the gym, playing instruments and trying new restaurants.

Topics Jon enjoys speaking on:

• Leadership
• Becoming a person who gives more than they take
• Parables of Jesus
• Lifestyle Evangelism

Randy Jumper

Young Adult Pastor
North Little Rock, AR
501-758-8553
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Randy shares life with Heidi and his daughters, Morganne and Bethany. He leads thehouse—a young adult ministry in North Little Rock, Arkansas at First Assembly of God. Randy gives all available spare time to his doctoral work on young adult spirituality at George Fox University with Dr. Len Sweet. He has a passion for students, reading, caffeine and missions. Topics Randy enjoys teaching on include:

• Life transformation
• Creating and managing healthy relationships
• Spiritual disciplines and growth
• Personal development and life skills

Scott Kramer

Young Adult/Single Adult Pastor
Reading, PA
610-678-0266
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Scott is the teaching pastor and leader of the Single Adult and Young Adult Ministries at Glad Tidings. He and his wife Kate founded the Young Adult Ministry 6 years ago, and Scott has been leading the Singles Ministry at Glad Tidings for over a year now. Scott has been involved with ministry at Glad Tidings for over seven years, and was recently hired as full-time Associate Pastor in January 2005. Scott loves to teach the Word of God, and has a passion for reaching this emerging generation. His hobbies include eating, drinking coffee, family, church-league softball, competing in anything imaginable, and of course spending time with Kate and their two boys. His teaching passions include:

• Discipleship & the Importance of Small Groups
  
• Relationships
  
• Starting a Young Adult Ministry with 5 people
• The Blessings in Honoring God with Obedience

Chris Morante

Young Adult Pastor 
Scotch Plains, NJ
Evangel Church
908-322-9300
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In September of 2007, Chris, Mandy and a team of young adults came together to launch THE WELL Young Adults Ministry. Their desire was to see a place where young adults could come together, grow in their love for God and be equipped to face the unique challenges that young adults face between the ages of 18-29.

Chris spends most of his time at THE WELL preaching and teaching from the scriptures and providing overall vision for ministry. 

Reza Zadeh

Student & Young Adult Ministries Pastor
Fort Collins , CO
970-482-4387
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Reza became the Young Adult Pastor at Timberline Church in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2003 and recently made the transition as the campus pastor of Timberline Windsor. Born in Iran and a former Muslim, Reza’s passion in life is to see believers come together and share their walk with the Lord with people who have never heard the Gospel or have walked away from the church. Some subjects Reza enjoys teaching on include: