My role at SCYM as the director of the STARS program couldn’t be a more perfect fit! I am so excited that I have the privilege of sharing the love of Jesus with kids who may never have another opportunity to hear the Good News! I have always had a heart for children. In my […]
“I am thrilled to become a part of the SCYM family! Family is a big part of who I am, and I am excited for it to grow! I am a Springfield native and have lived here my entire life. I am the oldest out of four children to James and Debbie Copeland. I have […]
The meaning of the word “normal” is something we are all trying to figure out the definition of these days. Last year’s normal looked like Girlpower girls sharing a healthy snack, Manpower and Wiseguys students learning about godly manhood, and STARS kids enjoying read-aloud time… all through a computer screen. These are not ideal circumstances […]
“Quiet down everybody I have an announcement to make!” The familiar sound of dribbled basketballs, squeaky sneakers, and competitive banter echoed as I attempted to gain the attention of a gymnasium full of 7th and 8th grade boys. “The Man of the Day is…. Nasir Simmons!” I proclaimed. The attention of the room immediately shifted […]
This past January, at our annual SCYM staff retreat and planning meeting, we were enjoying some great coffee while we prayerfully discussed what we wanted to accomplish in the upcoming year. One of our goals was to compile a video resource section for our webpage. We wanted to have this resource tab filled with videos […]
During this unusual time, let’s take a look at one of Gods “unusual ideas” of effective ministry. Enter: the Apostle Paul. Paul was sovereignly given, by the Lord, a mission and vision statement to reach every non-Jewish person in the world! Oh yeah, and to do that without a phone, car, or internet. What happens […]
I know that God brings growth to the seeds we plant and water, but sometimes a different kind of tree grows up than what we were thinking! That’s exactly what happened at SCYM this past fall. It was my first week on the job as Executive Director and one of the first things on my […]
“I have attended 9 out of the 10 elementary schools in Springfield, as well as all 3 middle schools!” Bryan exclaimed, with a look of achievement in his eyes that quickly turned to one of pain as he remembered why he had needed to switch so frequently.Bryan is a 17-year-old senior enrolled at Cliff Park […]
The 2019 SCYM Spring Dessert is coming soon! Join us for this free annual event on Monday, April 8, or Tuesday, April 9, at the Hollenbeck-Bayley Conference Center. The Spring Dessert features an amazing buffet of desserts donated by area restaurants and bakers, along with stories and testimonies of Springfield kids. You’ll also learn about […]