Yale Youth Ministry Institute
at Yale Divinity School
Our Mission
Our Mission is to promote adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches.
What We Do
We Conduct Scholarship
Our scholarship includes conducting, funding and publishing original research into the theory and practice of youth ministry, and convening meetings of scholars and practitioners in the fields of theology, Bible study, religious education, psychology, social work, and sociology.
We Resource Youth Ministries
Our resources include curricular materials, program modules, communication templates, “best practices” exemplars and guides for developing youth ministry mission statements, schedules, and programs, sample sermons, and consultative services.
We Equip Leaders
Our training programs include free monthly lectures, summer symposia, web courses, Bible study for leaders, interdisciplinary resources, and a curated online library of over 700 video lectures and interviews, all featuring renowned scholars from Yale and other leading institutions.
Ministering to Youth During COVID-19
| Title | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | Celebrating Milestones Online | Ideas for acknowledging and celebrating milestones with youth online. |
 | Creating a Virtual Mission Trip Experience | Andrew Wicks, founder of Incredible Days, has created an outline for a virtual mission trip experience. |
 | Gathering Your Youth | Digital platforms, programming ideas, curricula and more for use in gathering your youth remotely. |
 | Mental Health | Articles, essays, curriculum, videos and other resources for providing mental health support during the Pandemic. |
 | Pastoral Care | Help in caring for youth and their families during a time of Pandemic. |
 | Scripture of Reassurance | Scripture that reminds us that God is with us and all is well. |
 | Spiritual Practices | Resources and ideas for spiritual practices to help support spiritual health. |
 | Theological Reflections | Articles for theological reflections. |
 | Training for Youth Workers and Volunteers | Resources for training youth workers and volunteers, and for gathering your team for bible study. |
 | What’s Next? | Videos, articles and ideas about re-engagement and what comes next. |
