BCPY Monthly Zoom Call
Being Christ’s Presence in the YMCA (BCPY) is a hub for Y staff and volunteers to:
Listen and learn from the voices of spiritual leaders within the Y movement.
Discover the invitations and activities of God.
Join hearts and hands in being Christ’s presence within the Y movement.
Join us on the monthly Zoom call!
You can expect a 25 minute interview and 20 minutes in breakout groups for encouragement and connection.
Anyone within the YMCA movement is welcome to join.
To receive a Zoom registration link for an upcoming event, please contact Janele Nelson [Association Mission Director, YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties]: jnelson@ymcapkc.org
Click here to access recorded interviews – available on YouTube.
BCPY Network
Join an online group to connect and network with YMCA leaders who have participated in the BCPY Zoom Calls.
The BCPY Group is part of the YMCA Christian Principles platform, designed to provide resources for inclusive and intentional Christian emphasis in your Y branch and association.
The platform is hosted by Mighty Networks, an easy to use and attractive way to interact with peers, access content, join events, and share ideas.
Click here to join it!
Testimonials
This is not just one more zoom to attend!
This one hour is action packed with an interview of a dynamic YMCA influencer, along with time together with other leaders to engage about topic for the month.
I find that every month, I leave the call with a sense of togetherness, hope, and encouragement because of the topics we’re not afraid to cover.
Nancy Abbott, Chaplain, YMCA of Greater San Antonio, Texas, USA
When I joined Silver Bay YMCA as the Spiritual Life Director nearly four years ago, I knew that the “C” in the YMCA movement stood for “Christian,” but did not think that it remained a vital part of the movement.
How wrong I was!
I have discovered that there is a diverse and active community of Christians serving in the YMCA movement.
The monthly “Being Christ’s Presence in the YMCA” gatherings have helped to connect me with a global community of Christians and have given me opportunities to hear first-hand how leaders are practicing their Christian faith in meaningful ways in their individual cultural contexts.
The YMCA Christian Principles network also provides vital learning opportunities and a place to connect and converse with other Christians within the YMCA movement.
I am a more effective and intentional Christian leader at Silver Bay YMCA because of these opportunities.
Thanks so much to those who provide these invaluable tools! May God bless and multiple your efforts!
Garth Allen, Chaplain, Silver Bay YMCA New York, USA
I enjoy being involved with the network, it gives me a chance to connect with YMCAs around the globe.
I’m pioneering our chaplaincy programme here in Ireland and this network makes me feel less alone & gives me great insights about what others are doing to promote the Christian Emphasis
Anne Baenziger, National Coordinating Chaplain, YMCA of Ireland
Being Christ’s Presence in the YMCA is a wonderful community of professionals who are interested in advancing the “C” in the YMCA.
It’s not only a great place to exchange thoughts, ideas and best practices but invaluable for one’s own personal, spiritual growth and encouragement.
Leonard Speed, Executive Director of Midtown YMCA Montgomery, Alabama, USA
You are INVITED to join us in this new, easy-to-use and relevant platform that develops and networks YMCA staff and volunteers who are leading the way (or desire to know how) in developing authentic YMCA Christian mission work-spiritually and mentally!
You will find hope, encouragement, friendships and inspiring YMCA stories, programs, resources and people here!
JOIN US in Building the Kingdom for all!
Angie Prenger, retired CEO & President Long Branch YMCA of Macon, Missouri, USA