Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast

Communicating the Importance of Family Ministry with Jimmy Kim

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Jimmy Kim explores the heart of family ministry—what it is, why it matters, and how churches can cultivate it in their own context. With over 20 years of experience across youth, college, and family ministry, Jimmy offers a practical and gospel-centered approach for churches of all sizes and backgrounds. Jimmy serves as the Executive Director of Family Transformation at Perimeter Church near Atlanta, GA. He’s a husband to Shin and dad to two soccer-loving kids. His ministry journey spans both immigrant and multiethnic church contexts, with academic roots at the University of Maryland, Washington Bible College, Atlanta Christian College, and Reformed Theological Seminary. Rooted Resources: How to Start a Family Ministry in Your Church by Andy Cornett Resources for Family Ministry (Rooted Roundup) Perspectives on Family Ministry: 3 Views by Timothy Paul Jones Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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