The Resource For Global Youth Ministry

What The Resource For Global Youth Ministry does

Global Youth Ministry (Legal name; operating since 1995) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry organization headquartered at its wholly-owned Fort Mountain Retreat & Conference Center, a 150-acre campus at 40 Blackhawk Trail, Chatsworth, Georgia. The organization operates a vertically integrated portfolio of youth development programs: (1) summer youth camps at 8+ partner locations across the Southeast US (Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi) serving middle-school through high-school students at $334-$364 per participant with three-tier early-bird pricing; (2) a three-tier Cascading Conference series (Momentum 1, 2, and 3) for progressive leadership development at $75-$159 per participant; (3) the Global Institute for Youth Leadership, a college-level credit-bearing program in partnership with Brewton-Parker College at $400 tuition; (4) short-term international mission projects across 11+ countries operated with the International Mission Board; (5) a long-term Global Youth Mentor missionary program with staff stationed abroad; and (6) a retreat center hosting church retreats for up to 400 guests. The organization also retails branded merchandise (Global Gear) and published curriculum (Dynamic Discipleship, Growing Up, ReGroup, Youth Ministry By the Book).

The organization employs approximately 20 staff plus seasonal interns, led by founder and Executive Director Roger Glidewell (M.R.E., 25+ years as Youth Pastor, former Union University professor). Revenue is generated through a hybrid fee-for-services plus donation model across six documented income streams (camp fees, conference fees, institute tuition, donations, retail, and retreat rentals), with all financial details undisclosed given the non-profit status. Customer acquisition runs through church-partner referral networks, the 9-organization ministry partnership ecosystem, the organization's website and online registration system, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and alumni/mentor word-of-mouth. Proprietary assets include 30+ years of accumulated curriculum content and the controlled-access Fort Mountain campus infrastructure.

The business model is fundamentally a hybrid non-profit operating model: program fees cover direct service delivery costs while donations subsidize mission-program expansion and subsidize attendance for lower-income participants. Growth is driven by expansion of program surface (the addition of Momentum 3), geographic expansion into new camp locations (St. Christopher's SC in 2026), and deepening of the international missionary network rather than by technology differentiation or external capital deployment.

Name

The Resource For Global Youth Ministry

Legal name

Global Youth Ministry

Website

https://globalyouthministry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Youth Ministry is a 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit operating since 1995 that runs residential youth camps, a cascading leadership conference series, a college-credit Institute, international mission projects, and a 400-person retreat center serving church youth groups, college students, and youth ministry leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Youth Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Youth ministry training
• Christian summer camps
• Leadership development programs
• Mission trip coordination
• Conference retreat services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Youth Camps: Week-long residential youth camps held at multiple locations across the Southeast US. Camps include lodging, meals, programming, and activities. Pricing varies by location and registration timing ($334-$364 per participant).
2. Conference Fees: Weekend conferences including Momentum 1 ($124/person), Momentum 2 ($75-$99/person), and Momentum 3 ($159/person) that include lodging, meals, and program materials.
3. Global Institute Tuition: College-level leadership training program with partnership with Brewton-Parker College. Institute Cohort Tuition at $400 per participant.
4. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and churches supporting the ministry's mission to reach youth worldwide. Includes recurring monthly donations and one-time gifts.
5. Retail Products: Sale of branded merchandise (Global Gear), ministry books, and curriculum materials through the online shop.
6. Mission Trip Fees: Fees for short-term international and domestic mission projects covering on-site training, materials, meals, lodging, ground transportation, and overseas medical insurance.
7. Retreat Center Rentals: Fort Mountain Retreat & Conference Center facilities available for church retreats, women's/men's retreats, marriage retreats, and other Christian gatherings for up to 400 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Youth Ministry is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry that operates summer youth camps at multiple Southeast US locations, the Global Institute for Youth Leadership (college-level training), Momentum cascading conferences, short-term international mission trips, long-term Global Youth Mentors abroad, and the Fort Mountain Retreat & Conference Center. It also sells branded merchandise and published youth ministry curriculum/books.

Product overview

Global Youth Ministry operates as a multi-faceted Christian ministry organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of youth development programs centered on educating and equipping youth to become leaders for Christ. The core offerings include: (1) Global Youth Camps - summer camp experiences at multiple locations in the Southeast US; (2) Fort Mountain Retreat & Conference Center - a 150-acre residential retreat facility in North Georgia accommodating up to 400 guests; (3) Global Institute for Youth Leadership - a college-level leadership training program with seminary partnerships (Brewton-Parker College) for credit and non-credit tracks; (4) Mission programs including Short Term Mission Projects, Global Youth Mentors (long-term missionaries abroad), Mission Tracks/Camps, and the Global Youth Leader partnership program; and (5) Conference events including Momentum 1, Momentum 2, Momentum 3, and Disciple Now. Additional offerings include an e-commerce shop (Global Gear) selling branded merchandise and published curriculum/books. The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) non-profit missions sending organization founded in 1995 by Roger Glidewell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Youth Camps Summer residential youth camps held at multiple Southeast US locations for middle school through high school students, providing lodging, meals, recreation, Bible studies, and leadership training.
• Fort Mountain Retreat & Conference Center A 150-acre retreat facility perched atop Fort Mountain in North Georgia at 3,000 ft elevation, offering lodging for up to 400 guests, meeting rooms, dining venues, and recreation for church retreats and conferences.
• Global Institute for Youth Leadership A college-level two-year leadership training program at Fort Mountain offering character, confidence, and competence training through seminars, discipleship, mentorship, and ministry service. College credit tracks include Leadership Training, Youth Ministry, Missions, and Creative Arts in partnership with Brewton-Parker College.
• Short Term Mission Projects International and domestic short-term mission trips conducted in cooperation with the International Mission Board, taking teams to locations in Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean for youth ministry service.
• Global Youth Mentors Long-term missionary program placing Youth Mentors abroad to assist local congregations in developing strategies to reach and minister to teenage populations.
• Momentum 1 Conference A weekend youth group event featuring team-building recreation, drama, worship, small groups, and large group Bible studies designed to help youth groups gain vision for God's purpose.
• Momentum 2 Conference A leadership development conference for college students and recent high school graduates focusing on biblical principles for life and leadership, featuring worship, DIBS sessions, breakout labs, and free time activities.
• Momentum 3 Conference
• Disciple Now (DNow) An on-site church youth group event providing materials, worship leaders, speakers, small group leaders, and equipment for authentic worship and Bible study experiences at the host church.
• Global Youth Leader Program A program connecting US youth groups with partner youth ministries abroad through prayer support, financial giving, and short-term mission opportunities, with a '12/24 Window' focus on reaching youth globally.
• Mission Track / Camp + Missions A combined camp and mission experience allowing students to participate in summer camp activities while spending afternoons serving local communities through construction, soup kitchens, VBS, Backyard Bible Clubs, and sports day camps.
• Mission Intern Program A summer missionary program for high school graduates and college students serving as team leaders at camps, helping with scripture memory, worship, track times, and spiritual growth. Includes Campus Mission Interns for grounds, housekeeping, and food service roles.
• Global Gear (Shop) Online store offering branded clothing items including hoodies, t-shirts, stickers, and notebooks for supporters of the ministry.
• Youth Ministry Books and Curriculum Published books and curriculum including 'Dynamic Discipleship', 'Growing Up - Youth Ministry Coming of Age', 'ReGroup: How to Build Youth Ministry from the Bible Up', 'Youth Ministry By the Book', and translated editions in Spanish and Ukrainian.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of youth ministry experience and camp operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First PrioritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic ministry partner sharing similar Kingdom heartbeat and ministry goals to make Jesus known among youth populations. First Priority focuses on student leadership and evangelism in schools.
• Reach OutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner with similar mission to reach youth globally. Organization supports Global Youth Ministry's vision for youth evangelism and leadership development.
• Global LeadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic ministry partner focused on global youth leadership training. Shares commitment to developing youth leaders for Christ worldwide.
• Youth Ministry InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational youth ministry organization providing training and resources for youth leaders globally. Partnership supports cross-cultural youth ministry development.
• CrossoverCUPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner serving the youth mission community. Organization focused on practical mission support and youth outreach.
• Truett McConnell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaptist college partnership providing academic resources and support for Global Youth Ministry's training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Covenant EyesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinistry partner providing internet accountability and purity resources. Partnership offers support for youth ministry leaders and students.
• Student Leadership UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner focused on student leadership development and training. Provides resources and opportunities for youth leadership growth.
• Brewton-Parker CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal college partnership allowing Global Institute for Youth Leadership students to pursue online classes and earn college credit. Students can take courses while participating in the institute program at Fort Mountain Retreat Center.
• International Mission BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary mission agency partner conducting short-term mission projects in cooperation with Global Youth Ministry. Organization provides mission staff on site and helps guide ongoing efforts to reach young people internationally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Youth for Christ: International Christian youth ministry organization operating campus clubs, camps, and mentoring programs in over 100 countries. Comparable in faith-based youth outreach and international reach, but with significantly larger scale and a broader geographic and program footprint than Global Youth Ministry.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Large interdenominational Christian sports ministry serving coaches, athletes, and youth across the US. Comparable to Global Youth Ministry in Christian youth outreach mission, but operates at broader national scale with a focus on athletic platforms rather than residential camp and conference programming.

Direct peers

• Student Leadership University: Provider of student leadership development programs and conferences for Christian schools and youth groups. Already a strategic partner of Global Youth Ministry, with overlapping youth leadership curriculum and conference offerings that compete for the same youth pastor customer.
• Adventures in Missions: Christian short-term and long-term mission organization offering trips across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Directly comparable to Global Youth Ministry's short-term mission projects and Global Youth Mentor long-term missionary program in mission trip catalog, target participants, and partnership model.
• Christ In Youth (CIY): Nonprofit that produces Christian youth conferences, retreats, and mission experiences for middle school, high school, and college students. Comparable to Global Youth Ministry's Momentum conference series and youth ministry mission trips in target demographic and conference-driven model.
• Ridgecrest Camps (LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center): Southern Baptist-affiliated residential youth camp and conference center in North Carolina, operating summer camps and year-round retreats. Closely comparable to Global Youth Ministry's camp and retreat center operations in Baptist affiliation, Southeast US location, and youth group customer base.
• WinShape Foundation: Baptist-affiliated youth development organization founded by Chick-fil-A, operating summer camps, retreats, and leadership programs at Berry College in Georgia. Highly comparable to Global Youth Ministry in Baptist roots, residential camp model, retreat center operations, and Southeast US geographic concentration.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Network of Christian residential summer camps for youth in Branson, Colorado, and Texas. Closely comparable to Global Youth Ministry's summer camp offerings in target customer (church youth groups), pricing tier, and Christian discipleship programming, with multiple US camp locations.
• Young Life: One of the largest Christian youth ministry organizations in the US, operating clubs, camps, and leadership programs for middle and high school students. Directly comparable to Global Youth Ministry in target demographic, faith-based mission, and camp-plus-conference programming model, but with substantially larger scale and a national footprint.

Regional players

• CentriKid Camps: Lifeway Christian Resources' network of residential summer camps for children and preteens at multiple Baptist conference centers across the Southeast US. Comparable to Global Youth Ministry's camp model in Baptist infrastructure, residential format, and Southeast geographic footprint, though targeting younger children.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/globalyouthmin
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalYouthMin
• Instagraminstagram.com/globalyouthmin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-youth-ministry

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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