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.
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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.
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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.
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2019-2020 Youth Ministry Institute Lunch & Lecture Series
Join us for a series of luncheons and lectures on the foundations of flourishing youth ministry. The series begins on Wednesday, October 9. Lunch served at 12:00pm, lectures begin at 12:30pm. Our speakers include: Mark DeVries, Angel Gorrell, Skip Masback, William Mathis, Mary Clark Moschella and Andy Root. As always, the lunch and lecture is free and open to the public.
Rev. Skip Masback will deliver a lecture on, “Planning and Leading Retreats that Transform.” Please RSVP on EventBrite.
Rev. William Mathis will deliver a lecture entitled, “Project Next Generation: Creating a Nurturing Community Space for Youth Engagement.” Please RSVP on EventBrite.
Dr. Andrew Root will deliver a lecture entitled, “Youth Ministry in an Era of Over-Parenting: Moving from the Thing to the Story.” Please RSVP on EventBrite.
Dr. Mary Moschella will deliver a lecture entitled, “Pastoral Care Fundamentals.” Please RSVP on EventBrite.
Rev. Mark DeVries will deliver a lecture on, “Sustainable Youth and Children’s Ministries.” Rev. Mark DeVries is the Founder and President of Ministry Architects. Please RSVP on EventBrite.
Dr. Angela Gorrell will deliver a lecture entitled, “Always On: Social Media and Working with Youth.” Dr. Gorrell is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Truett Seminary, Baylor University. Please RSVP on EventBrite.
