May 10, 2007 - YouthPartnersNET is excited to announce that the appointment of Rev. Jim Galanaugh as their CityConnexx Director for those groups coming this summer to serve in the city with YPN Ministry Partners.

Jim has been an urban pastor, teacher, coach, and ministry director for many years. He's taken work and witness groups to Mexico, South America, and Native American reservations. Jim's heart and passion for missions, especially urban missions, is extraordinary. He's been a partner with YPN since our inception and understands the unique settings and cultures of the city. Your group will be challenged, educated, inspired, and equipped by rubbing elbows and shoulders with this humble servant of God.

YouthPartnersNET conducts local networking meetings in both Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado.

and youth in America's high-risk communities. Formerly Compassion International's USA ministry, YPN has over 130 Ministry Partners.