this way ministries

This Way Ministries has been created out of a deep desire to minister to those who work tirelessly to love, encourage, and walk with teenagers through the Christian faith journey. After nearly a decade of youth ministry experiences that includes almost four years of participation in the Lilly funded Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project (YMSP), I have come to recognize that there is a way of doing and being in youth ministry that can be life giving both for teenagers and for the minister who ministers to/with them. Out of a deep sense of gratitude for the teachings of Mark Yaconelli, Michael Hryniuk, and Deborah Arca Mooney, and from an awareness of the realities of today’s youth minister, I share this contemplative approach to youth ministry. The spirit fostered by our processes flows from a sincere appreciation of the YMSP and its partners and out of deep gratitude for the faithfulness of our partner churches.

brent parker

Brent Parker has served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as a local youth minister, a camp and conference director, and a featured speaker and worship leader. He has also accompanied Disciples, United Methodist, Episcopal and Presbyterian churches in prayerfully discerning ministry plans for their young people. Certified in Youth and Theology through Princeton Theological Seminary, and less than a year from a Masters of Divinity Degree at Brite Divinity School and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University, he grounds his YMSP experience with sound theological reflection Brent, Kori and their sons, Caedmon and Kai call Fort Worth, Texas home and enjoy spending days together at the park, the zoo, and at TCU sporting events.

Brent currently serves junior and senior high students and their families at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas.