About US
Youth Ministry Consultants is a ministry committed to helping churches, parents, leaders and volunteers share Jesus to the next generation with clarity and passion. We simply believe that there are 3 circles of influence when it comes to passing faith onto the next generation: Parents—Churches—and Caring adults who invest in children and teenagers. Our job is to help these circles be more intentional and effective in their crucial role.
In today’s distracting world, it is essential that these influences go beyond good intentions. A phrase we say all the time is: “Hope is not a Strategy”. It’s nice to hope for things, but in today’s world, we must be increasingly strategic in our efforts.
We desire to serve any church, ministry or adult who cares about the next generation.
We were founded with the driving passion to serve the smaller, under-resourced church through the Small(er) Church Project. Thanks to the support of faithful donors, coaching and training are available to you no matter your location or budget.
YMC is intentionally multi-denominational
YMC is intentionally multi-denominational. We work with churches from a wide variety of denominations. We focus on the Main Thing–sharing the Good News of Jesus to the next generation and helping adults be more effective in sharing faith. We equip and encourage adults to build healthy, caring relationships that provide a bridge to their ministry to children and youth.
MEET OUR TEAM
Tiger McLuen
President and Founder
Tiger McLuen has spent his life equipping and encouraging those who work with the next generation. After 15 years in full-time youth ministry, Tiger led Youth Leadership for nearly three decades, where he trained and supported youth and family ministry leaders through master’s-level programs and hands-on, practical workshops. His heart has always been to make ministry healthier, more sustainable, and more impactful—especially for those on the frontlines in local churches.
Now through Youth Ministry Consultants, Tiger continues to coach emerging leaders, train both volunteers and professionals, and speak to churches, parents, and teenagers around the country.
Tiger brings deep wisdom, practical insight, and a good dose of humor to everything he does—and he remains committed to making sure every ministry leader feels seen, supported, and equipped for the road ahead.
Rebecca Jacobson
Executive Director
Rebecca Jacobson is a passionate advocate for the next generation and the people who lead them. With almost two decades of experience in youth ministry, Rebecca has served in churches of all sizes, always with a focus on equipping leaders to do transformative, Christ-centered work with young people.
She’s a trusted coach, a gifted communicator, and a steady presence for leaders navigating the joys and challenges of next-gen ministry. Whether she’s developing curriculum, leading a training, or connecting with a leader over coffee, Rebecca’s heart is always the same: to help ministry leaders feel confident, capable, and never alone.
Aisha Cox
Director of Communication
Aisha Cox is a Speaker, Leader, and Mentor. She has made a commitment to trust where God leads her no matter how uncomfortable, inconvenient, or fearful it may be. Aisha is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God and develop rhythms to care well for their souls. She is also the founder of Authentically Arise which creates authentic spaces for women to arise into their God-given identity, purpose, and build community along the journey. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Aym McGrew
Director of CYMCP
Coming Soon
Megan Pederson
Director of SYM | Small Youth Ministry
Coming Soon