The history of Youth On Mission has been an exciting story of how God has developed a ministry from nothing.  

In 1992, three youth ministers asked Dr. Fowler to plan a mission trip that would involve several churches.  The idea - each church would have their own mission assignment, would have time for large group activities, and would interact with the total group.  Realizing that meals and lodging are always a hassle, the youth ministers asked Dr. Fowler to take care of these details.  The first mission trip was planned to address these concerns.  Baltimore was chosen for the very first mission trip because of need, location, and available facilities.  127 youth & adults from 7 churches participated.  The mission experience was very positive for both participating churches and the missions we helped. 

We discovered that by providing housing for mission teams, it was now possible for mission churches to host teams and not have to worry about meals and lodging.  Youth ministers also appreciated this concept, as they now could spend their time doing missions with their youth team.

Since our beginning in 1992, YOM has taken 55,000+ participants on mission trips and we have seen literally thousands of professions of faith.  We have put together mission trips to Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; the North Carolina coast; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; El Paso, TX; Idaho Falls, ID; New Orleans, LA; Philadelphia, PA; St. Louis, MO; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oahu, HI; Washington, DC; Hamilton & Toronto, Canada; and nearly a dozen cities throughout Appalachia.    

FUNDING:  Youth On Mission is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors.  Each person attending pays a fee.  Expenses are paid from these fees.

DR HARRY FOWLER - harry@yom.org

Founder of Youth On Mission, has been a Southern Baptist minister for 40+ years.  He earned a BS from East Carolina University; a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Seminary; and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary.  He has served as pastor, associate pastor, church planter, church growth consultant, and director of YOM.

FRANK and SHARON DEES - frank@yom.org and sharon@yom.org

Directors of Youth On Mission, in obedience to God's call joined the ministry in September 2007.  Frank has an MBA from East Carolina University, and Sharon, a communications degree from UNC-Chapel Hill.  Frank is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and is currently enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.     

LARRY GROOMS - larry@yom.org

Has served with Youth On Mission for over 10 years as a Mission Specialist.  During that time Larry has served groups faithfully in the Coastal North Carolina area and anywhere else God sends him.  Prior to working with Youth On Mission, Larry also served as Youth Pastor, volunteer and all around great guy.  He is married with three children, three grand-children and if you haven't met Larry yet, you should!

KIM STALLINGS - kim@yom.org

Has served with Youth On Mission for over 5 years as Office Manager.  Dr. Fowler convinced Kim to leave her job as a Church Secretary (where he was the interim pastor no less!) and join the staff of Youth On Mission.  She really runs the show and keeps all of us on track.  If you ever need anything at all, she is the one to call.  Kim is married and has one awesome son.  

BOB ADAMS - bob@yom.org 

Bob is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and is serving his second tour with Youth On Mission.  Bob previously served as the Inner-City Missions Specialist for YOM from 2003 -2007.  Bob has an incredible heart for sharing the Gospel and international missions.  He followed God's calling back to YOM in 2008 to lead our International Missions Ministry and assist with our Inner-City missions.  Bob is married with a lot of kids and grandkids.  He may look mean but he won't bite! 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Youth on Mission exists to meet spiritual and physical needs by equipping and mobilizing short term mission teams for the purpose of sharing the love of God through His son, Jesus Christ.