Timothy Circle

The Timothy Circle is a network of adults, churches and ministries joined together to nurture faith and calling in young people.  It’s also the best online resource for young people (ages 14-24) trying to discern God’s call in their lives.  We believe that ‘calling’ encompasses any call to serve others — whether in a secular profession, through volunteering, or in a ministry setting.

The Timothy Circle is a network designed to work together.  Every part of the network gains support and collaboration from every other part — something that is usually lacking in the Church today. Each member also gain a community of peers, resources, and training to talk about call effectively in their unique setting.

The Timothy Circle helps congregations, camps, and campus ministries develop a culture that nurtures and encourages a sense of call in their young people.  We help laypeople mentor young people in exploring their call.  Ministry organizations connect to brainstorm, learn from each other, and submit their events and programs to a searchable database where young people can find opportunities that help them explore their call from God.  Young people gain resources to think about what call means and how to listen to God’s voice, and their parents gain resources and support to talk to their children about faith.

Goals and Aims

Even when young people are actively listening for what God has called them to do, it’s easy for them to feel overwhelmed, unsure, and confused about where to look for direction.  The Timothy Circle provides them a framework, and helps ensure that all parts of the Church are working together to support and empower young people discerning God’s call for their lives.  With the Timothy Circle:

Young People will be able to...

  • explore resources and programs in their region that will help grow their understanding of their call
  • take quizzes and do activities to help them discern their call
  • hear how God is calling other young people and hone their Holy Spirit listening skills

Ministries will be able to...

  • connect with each other to learn what’s working for other organizations
  • post information about their events, conferences and resources
  • connect with students who have expressed interest in their organization, program, or event

Laypeople will be able to...

  • access training and resources on how to identify and nurture a young person’s call
  • connect with other mentors to ask questions and receive feedback and encouragement
  • learn how to work with their congregation to encourage a culture in which call is celebrated and nurtured

Parents will be able to...

  • learn about the opportunities available for their child’s age level and interests
  • share experiences on transitioning young people into adulthood
  • receive encouragement and resources to help them listen to and support their children

Young People Need You! How Can You Help?

We’re looking for passionate people who would like to help young people hear God’s voice. There are several ways you can help:

  • Take the Mentor training or Culture of the Call training or encourage adults in your church to take the trainings.
  • Join as an organization with programs and events to offer young Christians exploring where the Holy Spirit is leading them
  • Encourage young people to sign up for a free account on the Timothy Circle website.
  • Pray that the Timothy Circle will be a tool that God uses to shape congregations and nurture God’s call in the lives of young people.
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If you think young people need more support and guidance on following God’s voice, we’d love your support. If you’d like to make a financial contribution, please contact Miranda Priddy.