We partner with organizations and leaders who share our commitment to gospel-centered, practical ministry and leader development.
Meet all of our partners.
Christopher Allen is the founder of Youth Pastors Central and a trusted voice for youth pastors navigating the realities of ministry leadership. Through coaching, resources, and practical systems, Christopher helps pastors lead healthier teams, think strategically, and build ministries that last beyond programs and seasons.
YOUTH PASTOR CENTRAL
Youth Pastors Central unites student pastors around connection, resources, and community conversations that matter. As part of the SSM partner network, Youth Pastors Central brings seasoned insight, peer support, and a growing platform to help leaders feel less alone and better equipped to serve their students.
STUDENT MINISTRY MATTERS
Student Ministry Matters equips pastors with connection, coaching, and encouragement tailored for student leaders. In partnership with SSM, it expands your toolkit with proven ministry resources, community support, and practical coaching that strengthen both you and your ministry.
Dan Carson has been serving students and families for over 30 years. He believes in the power of student ministry, and in addition to being a family pastor himself, he is the leader of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas' Next Gen Ministry. – Dan Carson is the Pastor of Family Ministries at Calvary Baptist Church
THE GO CENTER
The Go Center partners with Shaping Student Ministry through SSM Hires to help churches find healthy, called, and culturally aligned pastors. Their search process prioritizes discernment, fit, and long-term pastoral health, not just filling positions. Together, we help churches make wise hires that lead to lasting ministry impact.
David Zook brings decades of experience helping churches identify pastors who align with their calling, culture, and mission. Through SSM Hires, David helps churches move beyond quick hires toward confident, healthy leadership transitions.
CRAZY COOL FAMILY
Crazy Cool Family partners with SSM to help parents disciple their kids with practical tools and an AI platform that supports family discipleship. This partnership strengthens the home front of student ministry by equipping households to make disciples outside the Sunday gathering.
Don & Suzanne Manning bring over 30 years of parenting and ministry experience, raising seven kids and now enjoying six grandkids. With deep roots in church leadership, business, and mentoring, they offer practical, encouraging wisdom for families and leaders seeking to grow in faith and everyday life.
NEXT LEVEL CHURCH TECH
Christian Endeavor is part of a global movement that has inspired, equipped, and encouraged youth ministry for over a century. It focuses on intentional discipleship, empowering churches to develop students into Christ-centered leaders and providing training and coaching that aligns with deep spiritual growth.
Steven Monroe is the founder of Next Level Church Tech, a church technology firm serving churches nationwide. With deep experience in audio, video, lighting, and systems integration, he helps churches build reliable, volunteer-friendly tech environments that support worship and ministry with confidence.
GAME ZOO GAMES
GameZoo creates ready-to-play, no-prep game libraries that make youth nights, retreats, and events fun and engaging. Through this partnership, GameZoo and SSM give you tens of games plus curriculum, leader tools, and resources in one place so you can lead without scrambling for ideas.
Steven Bell has over 20 Years of student ministry experience and is dedicated to seeing students grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. He also knows the power of a good game that helps break the ice and bring students and leaders together!
– Steven is the Senior Pastor of Hindman First Baptist Church
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
Christian Endeavor is part of a global movement that has inspired, equipped, and encouraged youth ministry for over a century. It focuses on intentional discipleship, empowering churches to develop students into Christ-centered leaders and providing training and coaching that aligns with deep spiritual growth.
Josh Good serves as the Ministry Director for Christian Endeavor USA. A former youth pastor, Josh equips churches with practical discipleship strategies, coaches youth leaders, and helps students live out their faith with confidence. He joined Christian Endeavor in 2018 and also speaks at retreats and conferences nationwide.
Serving Pastors and Churches Better Together
No single ministry can do everything well. These partners bring games, discipleship networks, intentional training, family support, and global perspective so you and your team can access a broader range of tools with one shared commitment to gospel-centered student ministry. Together, we help you lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.
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