Disciples Youth Ministry Network (DYMN) is a partnership of ordained and commissioned Disciples working in youth ministry. DYMN is bigger than any of our events. The connections we share span geographic regions, time, and memory. Some members attend and connect at every opportunity, while others choose to join the retreats when they best fit their situations.
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DYMN Gatherings provide access to authors, leaders, and thinkers across denominational borders for dialogue on trends in youth culture, youth identity, theology, exegesis, and faith formation with young people. DYMN Gatherings have limited space so as to provide maximum access to the keynoter for participants and to foster conversation.
We also have time for personal spiritual renewal, worship together, networking, resource sharing, and rest.
What to expect at DYMN 2026:
• Network & connect with DOC colleagues in youth ministry
• Sabbath rest & support
• Professional-level continuing education around cutting edges of youth ministry
• Conversations with keynoter as well as with experienced colleagues and partners in youth ministry.
REGISTRATION includes housing, meals, program, and Sabbath space for DYMN 2026. Cost varies with housing choice. See below.
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HOUSING OPTIONS:
Cottages have dorm-style spaces with bunk beds, meeting/lounge room with kitchenette. LLC (Lifelong Learning Center) has 12 sleeping rooms, each with two twin beds and a twin bunk, en-suite bathrooms and showers.
• Cottage = $250
• LLC w/ roommate = $280
• LLC single = $320
NOTE: Option to stay an extra night for personal time, leaving by 9am on the 6th for an additional $50.​
TRAVEL INFO​​​
If arriving by air, fly into MCI. We will arrange airport transit for those flying in OR you can rent a car at the airport.
KEYNOTER for DYMN26: Rev. Dr. Casey Thornburgh Sigmon, is Assistant Professor in Preaching and Worship, and Director of Contextual Education and Pause/Play Center for Preachers, St Paul School of Theology.​
EVENT DRAFT SCHEDULE​​
(Still confirming meal times and a couple other matters but this is the basic flow of our time together.)
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March 3
3-4:30 – Arrival / Check-In / Settle
4:30 – Welcome / Intros / Group Build
6:00 – Dinner
7:15 – Opening Session w/ Casey Thornburgh Sigmon
8:30 – Break
8:45 – Evening Prayers
9:30 – DYMN After Hours
March 4
7:30 – Morning Prayers
8:00 – Breakfast
9:15 – Session 2
11:00 – Break
11:15 – Conference Center Tour (???)
12:15 – Lunch
12:45 – Play / Talk / Read / Walk / Nap / ???
6:00 – Dinner
7:15 – Session 3
8:30 – Break
8:45 – Evening Prayers
9:30 – DYMN After Hours
March 5
7:30 – Morning Prayers
8:00 – Breakfast
9:15 – Wrap Up Session
10:30 – Pack Up / Check-Out
11:00 – Travel Safe