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Native American Youth Ministries

AZ · EIN 860848618 · $284K rev · operational · naym.org
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Native American Youth Ministries (NAYM) is a Christian ministry that serves Indigenous communities in Arizona and New Mexico. They focus on evangelism, discipleship, and community development through culturally relevant programs, including Bible translation, worship services, youth activities, and practical aid. NAYM partners with local churches and tribal leaders to share the Gospel and support Native peoples.

activities · 25

what they do

direct service · 24
  • Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies Delivery
    Organizes outreach efforts to provide essential resources such as food, firewood, and clothing, particularly during colder months, and delivers these supplies to remote areas. This includes special events during Thanksgiving and Christmas with food distributions and gift-giving.
  • Community Outreach and Resource Distribution Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies Delivery
    Organizes outreach efforts throughout the year to provide essential resources such as food, firewood, clothing, and supplies, particularly during colder months, to remote areas and during special events like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Community and Family Visitation
    Conducts visitations with Navajo elderly in nursing homes and in the community, as well as home visitations with prayer, short services, and spending time with families and children. This also includes providing one-on-one connections with individuals and families.
  • Development of Ministry Properties Youth Camp Facility Construction
    Is establishing a new property in White Water, New Mexico, and develops campgrounds for youth retreats and summer programs.
  • Development of ministry infrastructure Youth Camp Facility Construction
    Establishing new ministry properties, including a site in White Water, New Mexico, and developing campgrounds and facilities to support youth and community programs.
  • Elder and family visitation ministry
    Conducts home and nursing home visitations with Navajo elders and families, providing prayer, short religious services, fellowship, and one-on-one spiritual support.
  • Home Repair and Improvement Services Accessibility Modifications for Homes
    Provides home repair and improvement services for elderly or disabled community members, including constructing ramps, porches, skirting, and roofing.
  • Home Repair and Property Maintenance Accessibility Modifications for Homes
    Provides home repair and improvement services for elderly or disabled community members, including constructing ramps, porches, skirting, and roofing. The organization also provides maintenance for church and ministry properties.
  • Home repair and construction services Accessibility Modifications for Homes
    Provides home repair, improvement, and construction services for elderly or disabled community members, including building ramps, porches, roofing, and skirting. Also develops campgrounds for youth retreats and maintains church and ministry properties.
  • Language-Specific Ministry Materials Itinerant Evangelistic Outreach
    Offers Bible translations and ministry materials in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages.
  • Language-specific ministry materials Christian Literature Publishing & Distribution
    Produces and distributes Bible translations and ministry resources in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages to support culturally relevant religious education and worship.
  • Ministry Property Development and Maintenance Youth Camp Facility Construction
    Establishes new properties, develops campgrounds for youth retreats and summer programs, and provides maintenance for church and ministry properties.
  • Missionary Support and Hosting Short-Term International Mission Trips
    Hosts work teams from across the United States annually for construction projects, outreach, and Vacation Bible Schools, and provides meals, rest, and fellowship for missionaries and teams traveling through Phoenix.
  • Missionary Support and Hosting Short-Term International Mission Trips
    Hosts work teams from across the United States annually to serve through construction projects, outreach programs, and Vacation Bible Schools. The organization also hosts missionaries and teams traveling through Phoenix, providing meals, rest, and fellowship.
  • Pastoral Care and Visitation
    Conducts visitations with Navajo elderly in nursing homes and in the community, as well as home visitations with prayer, short services, and spending time with families and children, and provides one-on-one connections with individuals and families.
  • Religious Services and Bible Studies
    Leads weekly worship services for local congregations across reservations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, and sermons in English and Navajo. The organization also conducts home Bible studies and started a Bible study specifically for Native women.
  • Religious and community outreach programs Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Organizes Vacation Bible Schools, youth groups, basketball camps, and summer outreach programs to engage and disciple Native youth across the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. These programs include children's ministry, sports-based mentoring, and seasonal events to build community and spiritual development.
  • Resource distribution and outreach Seasonal Firewood and Essential Supplies Delivery
    Conducts regular outreach efforts to deliver food, water, firewood, clothing, and other essential supplies to remote areas and vulnerable populations, particularly during colder months. Organizes special holiday events with food and gift distributions at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Support for visiting mission teams Short-Term International Mission Trips
    Hosts traveling missionaries and volunteer work teams in Phoenix and on reservations, providing meals, rest, fellowship, and coordination for service projects including construction and outreach.
  • Translation and Publication of Ministry Materials Itinerant Evangelistic Outreach
    Offers Bible translations and ministry materials in Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai languages, and contributes to publications for NAYM.
  • Weekly Worship Services and Bible Studies
    Leads weekly worship services for local congregations across reservations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, and sermons in English and Navajo, and conducts home Bible studies and Bible studies for Native women.
  • Weekly worship and Bible teaching
    NAYM missionaries lead weekly worship services, Sunday School, sermons, and home Bible studies on reservations, with some services conducted entirely in Navajo. They also host Bible studies specifically for Native women.
  • Organizes youth groups, summer basketball outreach, Vacation Bible Schools, and other youth events to encourage and disciple the next generation, including basketball camps to mentor youth and build community relationships.
  • Organizes youth groups, summer basketball outreach, Vacation Bible Schools, and other youth events to encourage and disciple the next generation. This includes conducting basketball camps to mentor youth and build community relationships.
capacity building · 1
strategies · 18

how they think

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named programs · 10

what they call their work

Basketball Camps
Uses sports as a bridge to mentor youth and build relationships within the community.
Bible Translations
Translates Biblical resources and ministry materials into Native languages such as Navajo, Apache, and Havasupai to make the message accessible and meaningful.
Community Connections
Missionaries engage with local communities through small group Bible studies, sewing and weaving classes, youth basketball games, and other sports activities to build relationships and share the Gospel.
Missionary Support
Provides opportunities for individuals to come alongside current missionary staff in discipleship, outreach, and community development.
Seasonal Outreach
Organizes outreach efforts throughout the year to provide essential resources like food, firewood, and clothing, especially during colder months, and special events for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Urban Outreach
Shares the Gospel with Native families living off-reservation in urban areas, provides spiritual support, fellowship, and discipleship opportunities, and hosts missionaries traveling through Phoenix.
Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)
Leads children's programs on Native reservations, designed to be culturally mindful, rooted in local communities, engage whole families, and meet practical needs.
Weekly Services
Missionaries lead weekly worship services for local congregations, including Sunday School, biblical teaching, sermons, and additional gatherings, varying in size and language.
Work Teams
Mobilizes individuals, churches, and groups to assist with building projects, home repairs, ministry facility improvements, and delivery of supplies to remote areas.
Worship Services
Leads Christ-centered and community-driven worship services on reservations, often blending prayer, Scripture, and music in English and Native languages, held in homes, churches, or outdoors.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Hopi Reservation Partner — Has a growing ministry presence on the Hopi Reservation.
  • Native Adult and Youth Ministry Partner — Joined with Reaching Out with Christ’s Kingdom to form Native American Youth Ministries in 2004.
  • Navajo Nation Partner — Operates active ministries in multiple locations across the Navajo Nation.
  • Reaching Out with Christ’s Kingdom Partner — Joined with Native Adult and Youth Ministry to form Native American Youth Ministries in 2004.
  • United Indian Missions (UIM) Partner — Johanna Charley partnered with UIM for about 5 years before transitioning to Native American Youth Ministry.