OUR MISSION
Helping Christians start and grow safe, effective, and sustainable mentoring ministries
OUR VISION
Strengthening communities by connecting generations
OUR STRATEGY
CAYM works with churches and nonprofits to design, equip, and implement mentoring programs that fit their vision and community. By teaching evidence-based best practices in a Christian framework, we help ministries avoid “reinventing the wheel” as they start or strengthen their programs.
Why Mentoring?
Mentoring is a powerful form of intergenerational ministry that enables Christians to impact lives for generations. CAYM can help you more effectively minister to your community whether you are reaching a vulnerable group or ministering within your own congregation.
Our History
The Christian Association of Youth Mentoring (CAYM) formed in 2005 when fifteen mentoring leaders met to find a path to help churches and nonprofits embrace mentoring. Our aim was to enable Christians to mentor our most vulnerable youth. Since then, we have responded to requests to expand mentoring to help any youth or young adult reach their God-given potential. Over 20,000 youth have been served by carefully screened, trained, and supported mentors.
Our Team
Donnovan Karber
National Field Director
Ken Merrifield
International Director
Peter Vanacore
Executive Director
Andrew Mahame
Rwanda Associate
Grace Kedienye
Kenya Associate
April Karber
Administration
Our Board of Directors
Tony Tibshirani
Board Chairman
Kathryn Fonville
Board Member
Michael Karcher
Board Member
James Shieh
Board Member
Joel Werdell
Board Member
