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What Is Trust Worth?It’s an interesting question that I’ve been thinking about a lot over the last few years. In recent decades (perhaps longer, but I know that among my fellow Gen Xers it has been especially pronounced) trust in Institutions has eroded as various scandals have plagued Churches, political parties, corporations (large and small) and the like. Whether it was nancial impropriety, some sort of sexual abuse or scandal, collusion, coverup, or just bald-faced fearmongering and power grabbing, we as a collective people are having a hard time trusting many of the societal pillars that once seemed so stable.But our distrust didn’t really stop there. I recently read an article citing various studies detailing the declining trust that people have in their fellow humans, with the declines even extending to those inside of one’s own family. Ugh. Why in the world would I bring this up in RYM’s Annual Ministry Report?!Because trust matters. If you have it, opportunities for growth, healing, ourishing and the like are all possible, if not likely! And if you don’t, then it is hard to accomplish much of anything (in whatever sphere of life in which you might seek to do so).RYM’s Board of Directors has decided that our #1 long-term strategic goal is to be the most trusted name in Youth Ministry. This involves a vigorous attention to and promotion of our core values - Relationships, Youth Ministry’s Strategic Importance, Biblical Truth, Hospitality, and Fun - as we serve Churches. It also involves a realistic assessment of where we fall short of those values in our mission and ministry, and making the necessary adjustments to earn back trust where it’s been lost.Perhaps the single most important thing we can do to engender trust from others, is to - as a ministry - remain xated on and trusting in the Lord “with our whole heart, leaning not on our own understanding” (Prov. 3:5). We do and we will seek to continue to do just that. Trusting Him now and in the days and years to come with the people He’s given us to serve already, and those whom we’ve yet to serve but will as RYM grows and expands.In the absence of trust, the gears turn slowly. In the presence of trust, good things can happen. Eternal things, even.Thank you for trusting RYM with your kingdom resources as we serve Churches in their eorts to reach and equip youth for Christ. We hope this report brings you joy in knowing that good, even Eternal things are happening through this partnership.Brent and Sarah Corbin and their four daughters: Nora, Katherine, Mary and Margaret2Brent Corbin, Executive DirectorAll for Jesus,

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The Lord has been faithful to sustain and grow the ministry of RYM throughout 2024. 4Growth in2024Students and leaders attended one of our seven national summer youth conferences in California, Colorado, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. 4,900+Church groups were present at conferences, representing 10 dierent denominations.244Leaders and volunteers were trained through our various training initiatives.330New titles were added to the Track Series. This pocket-guide collection of resources is oriented to guide students through topics that are relevant to youth.6Awarded by the newly-launched RYM Scholarship Fund to help 59 youth and leaders attend a summer conference or training event. $22K

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5Growth in ConferencesIn 2024, RYM hosted 4900+ students and leaders for 7 summer conferences across the nation under the theme of Grace Alone. Additionally, RYM expanded its summer conferences out west with the addition of the rst ever RYM Conference at Pepperdine University! In Malibu, RYM High School California hosted 100 students and leaders. RYM plans to grow our conference oerings again in 2025 with the addition of another high school conference in Florida! These conferences were made possible with the help of 20 college students who participated in RYM’s Summer Internship Program. These interns served church leaders and students by assisting with organization, programming, and logistics for all 7 summer conferences.

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6Growth in TrainingThank you, RYM sta, for an amazing week. I look forward to YLT all year and am always sad when it’s over. I was encouraged by the teaching and the time I spent with other youth workers. Thank you for ministering to me and for caring so deeply for Christ’s church.Church Internship ProgramThe Church Internship Program is a two-year apprenticeship for men and women considering a call to ministry. RYM places Church Interns in partnering local churches where they serve full-time, gaining practical ministry experience, biblical and theological education, and mentoring. There were four Church Interns serving in three churches in 2024.YLT Cohorts The Youth Leader Training Cohorts program serves churches by developing capable and resilient leaders who will strengthen youth ministries that reach and equip youth for Christ. Leaders are placed in groups of 4-6 along with a seasoned mentor for nine months of study, accountability, and encouragement. There are currently 28 leaders from ve dierent denominations participating – more than doubling in size since it began in 2023. Youth Leader Training EventsRYM hosted two training events in 2024, Youth Leader Training in Nashville, TN, and the Northeast Youth Ministry Summit in Ligonier, PA. At these events, over 300 youth leaders were equipped, connected, and encouraged through seminars, group discussions, prayer groups, and time for rest and recreation with their peers in ministry. One leader from Mississippi commented after YLT Nashville this year saying, “I circle this week on my calendar every year because I know that whatever else happens through the year - however tired or discouraged I might get - I can come to YLT to be re-energized for the ministry before me.”

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Coming Soon: After 447 episodes of the Local Youth Worker Podcast, RYM is excited to broaden its audience to serve more than just youth workers. The RYM Podcast will launch in early 2025 and will be available on any streaming service!7Growth in ResourcesRYM Worship is the music ministry branch of RYM that has focused the last six years on leading worship at summer conferences as well as recording music specically aimed toward students, churches, and youth groups. They have released three full-length records so far with a fourth set to release in the spring of 2025, each with a blend of original songs written by Joe Deegan as well as some covers of hymns and modern worship music. RYM Worship is currently reaching a global audience with 60,000 unique listeners and over 430,000 total streams from 117 dierent countries (Spotify). Worship MusicRYM launched RYM Publishing in 2024 with its rst title: ‘Relational Student Ministry Pocket Guide.’ There are several more projects under development as RYM seeks to build out this exciting new Resource oering. In addition to the ‘Pocket Guide,’ RYM released two new 2-week Bible studies which have been downloaded 12,609 times in the rst 9 months of 2024. Finally, six new titles were released in the Track Series for students on the topics rest, grief, and body image. RYM has now produced 21 titles in the Track Series which is published by Christian Focus Publications and available wherever the English language is spoken.RYM Publishing

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Established Scholarship FundIn 2024, RYM established a scholarship fund to assist churches and youth leaders with the cost of attending an RYM conference or training event. Because of the generosity of ministry partners around the country, $22,771 was awarded to 59 students and leaders who were able to attend a summer conference or training event to hear the gospel and be equipped to share it.8We praise God for the ways He has grown our ministry eorts and allowed RYM to serve more and more churches, leaders, and students. Through the generosity of RYM’s ministry partners, RYM to continue the kingdom work of serving Christ and His Church. Here is a snapshot of RYM’s Financial Operations in 2024. Budget Overview$1,050,000Given/Pledged Donations$125,000End of Year Need$2,850,000ProgrammingIncomeRevenue to Fund 2024 Operating BudgetExpenses as a Percentage of Overall 2024 Ministry ExpensesRYM by the Numbers

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9Middle & High School Florida3,000+ students and leaders gathered over 3 weeks in sunny Panama City Beach, FLHigh School Colorado900+ students and leaders gathered at the YMCA of the Rockies in beautiful Estes Park, COHigh School Mid-Atlantic22 churches brought students to the Chesapeake Bay for an exciting week in Northeast, MDMiddle School Texas450+ students and leaders gathered at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins, TX High School CaliforniaLaunched in 2024, 9 churches from AZ, CA, IA, and TX gathered at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CAYLT NashvilleOver 200 ministry leaders and volunteers attended RYM’s transformative youth leader training event in Nashville, TNNortheast Youth Ministry SummitLeaders from 67 churches gathered in Ligonier, PA for NYMS, a partnership event with Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU)Training EventConferenceServing Churches All Across the Nation

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10RYM is grateful for your partnership in the kingdom work of reaching and equipping the next generation in and through the Church. We would appreciate your investment in our mission and ministry as we seek to be the most trusted name in youth ministry into 2025 and beyond. Thank you for your consideration!Growth in Partnership OpportunitiesHow to Give You can scan the QR code or give online at www.rym.org/give. Donations made through check can be mailed to: 3049-B Massey Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Please reach out to donations@rym.org with any questions. RYM is a registered 501(c)(3) non-prot organization, and your donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

2024 Annual Report

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