Summary
Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM) is a chapel based, community focused outreach (known as Club Beyond) to bring Good News of Jesus Christ to middle and high school aged dependents of Americans serving in, or in connection with the Armed Forces of the United States of American (both overseas and in the U.S.) The term outreach ministry refers to the focus of the ministry to young people not currently involved in a chapel youth program. They intend to “win a hearing” with these teens, share the love of Christ with them through staff role modeling, and disciple them into the chapel or church.
MCYM represents a partnership between two US based youth ministries,Young Life and Youth for Christ USA. MCYM, however,is itself, a separate and distinct organization and as such, serves as an umbrella to provide youth workers to military communities from not only Young Life and Youth for Christ but also from other ministry organizations who agree to provide youth ministry compatible with that offered by Young Life and Youth for Christ, and who also agree to observe the principles and policies of MCYM.
MCYM is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | P. O. Box 2486 540 N. Cascade Avenue (80903)
Colorado Springs , CO
80901-2486 |
| Website: | www.mcym.org |
| Phone: | (800) 832-9098, (719) 381-1831 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 742238462
| CEO/President: |
Marty McCarty |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Kerry Alberti |
Fiscal Year End: |
July 31 |
| Board Size: |
20 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
|
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1981 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1998 |
Military kids journey a road often not of their own choice—an unpaved road much like those found in third world countries, a road with frequent deep holes of deployments and moves, inconsistent family and peer structures, along with the normal peer pressure choices that come from life’s journey through adolescence. All of these struggles create significant trenches that often keep a military teen from knowing joy in their life.
Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM) is privileged to walk along this road with these “third culture kids” by extending a hand, walking with them in the trenches and navigating this road of life with them.
MCYM is a chapel based, community focused outreach to bring Good News of Jesus Christ to middle and high school age dependents of Americans serving in or in connection with the Armed Forces of the United States (both overseas and in the U.S.) The focus of the ministry is on young people not currently involved in a chapel youth program. MCYM workers strive to win a hearing with these unreached teens, to share the love of Christ with them through staff role modeling, and to disciple them into the chapel or church.
MCYM represents a partnership between two U.S. based youth ministries, Young Life and Youth for Christ USA, although it is itself a distinct organization. As a separate entity, MCYM serves as an umbrella to provide youth workers to military communities from not only Young Life and Youth for Christ, but also from other ministry organizations who agree to provide youth ministry compatible with that offered by Young Life and Youth for Christ, and who also agree to observe the principles and policies of MCYM.
Club Beyond is the name used by MCYM to identify its ministry with military teens worldwide. Club Beyond is typically sponsored by military chaplains as part of the overall Command Religious Program at a military installation. In over 40 military installations, MCYM is in communities serving approximately 60,000 military teens. Consisting of weekly meetings during the school year, the outreach-focused ministry seeks to celebrate life with military kids and introduce them to the Lifegiver, Jesus Christ.
In addition to weekly club meetings, Club Beyond also means retreats, (usually one per semester), along with special activity nights—lock-ins, ski trips, summer camps, and work service projects. Club Beyond leaders also offer weekly Bible study sessions for those students who want to go deeper in their spiritual development and study of the Bible.
Celebrate life with military teens,
Introducing them to the Life-Giver, Jesus Christ,
And helping them become more like Him.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
MCYM communicates its program accomplishments as the following:
- MCYM has over 70 paid staff and over 1,000 volunteers in England, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, the United States, South Korea, and Turkey.
- MCYM is in communities serving approximately 60,000 military teens.
- MCYM joins teens from the U.S. and European countries yearly for service projects in countries such as Mexico, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
- MCYM is partnering with Young Life, Youth for Christ USA, and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).
- MCYM is a member of the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability (EFCA), and is approved by the Combined Federal Campaign Charity.
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
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Military Community Youth Ministries has communicated the following needs:
Pray for the teens, staff and volunteers in this ministry, and for more people to join our staff so they can respond to invitations from military bases.
Volunteers are needed.
Organize and lead a Club Beyond Community Support Group at the local military base.
Join the MCYM staff. For more information go to MCYM website.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 100 | |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | 100 | 10/28/2011 1:26:00 PM: Descriptive information was abundant and thorough. |
| Level of Cooperation: | 100 | 10/28/2011 1:26:09 PM: Answers to questions were thorough. |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Fellowship Evangelism Sector |
|---|
| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 122 of 347 | 8 of 19 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 176 of 347 | 9 of 19 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 157 of 347 | 12 of 19 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 99 of 347 | 6 of 19 |
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2011 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
2010 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
2009 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
2008 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
2007 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
Military Community Youth Ministries listed by MinistryWatch.com as a 2011 Shining Light ‘Top 30’ Exemplary Ministry.
This ministry is called a ‘Shining Light’ because it is indeed a model of letting their light shine before men, and God is to be glorified in what they are doing. Consequently, we are shining a figurative light on them so that donors may be aware of their good deeds.
Believers are recognizable by their fruit, which includes the services they perform for Him and for others. We see a glimpse of His light and glory in this ministry and if you do too, you should feel very good about giving to it; however, only you can decide for yourself with confidence if a ministry shares your values and with your giving plan.
Inclusion as a Shining Light does not mean it is perfect. No ministry is perfect and any that look long and hard enough may find areas for improvement; as no doubt most legitimate ministries are aware of areas to improve and have their own to-do list for improvement. As far as MinistryWatch.com’s assessment, given the criteria that we followed, this ministry rose among the top.
Identifying a diversity of the best ministries is challenging given the selfless work that so many do for the cause of Christ. MinistryWatch.com’s assessment looked at the following seven areas when considering those to make the list: (1) Transparency, (2) Truth Claims, (3) Values/ Worldview, (4) Sectors/Functions, (5) Resourcefulness, (6) Red Flag Issues, (7) Counsel with others.
A fuller explanation of our evaluation criteria is on the front page of MinistryWatch.com. As is evident, we looked at many factors and as such, a high Financial Efficiency Rating was not a requirement of inclusion on this list, although most do have good ratings. Many factors were reviewed and strengths in other areas can offset weakness in financial efficiency when determining whether a ministry should be of interest to donors seeking to be good stewards of their giving. A foundational premise was to shine a figurative light on those ministries that were "Christian" more than in name only. Ministries were chosen that were not just marketing to Christians as a market segment for "Christian donor money", but ministries that had theological underpinnings and Biblical values that determined their actions. Organizations that relied more on a secular motivation and means were excluded as well as those “ministries” that seem to view the organization as their own vehicle as a business to make money rather than a love to maximize ministry to others and to let their light shine for the glory of God.
MinistryWatch.com desires to see overall giving to Biblical Christian values increase and as such we developed this format to highlight those ministries which are exemplary. This ministry is an outstanding example when we consider it through the lens of Philippians 4:8 and weigh and take account of those ministries that are excellent and worthy of praise.