Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Youth often turn to friends instead of parents or other adults in their life when they are struggling. Sometimes they don’t tell anyone. As a youth leader, it is important to know what signs to look for and how you can help when someone is having suicidal thoughts.
We have several resources listed below.
- Tending to the Mental Health of Adolescents Training Module
- Breaking the Silence about Mental Health Challenges with Children and Teens Videos
- Nurturing Joy: Emotional Health 101 Lesson
- Pastoral Care and Mental Health
New Yale Bible Study! Check Out The Book of the Twelve
The Book of the Twelve, also known as the “12 Minor Prophets,” is a complex collection of prophetic material that spans 400 years of history, and features prophets writing from different geographical, political, and social contexts. It functions as a microcosm of the entire Hebrew Bible – its texts are composite works repurposed and added to in order to preserve important traditions and re-contextualize them for new communities. Throughout, the collection continually prompts us to ask questions about the nature of prophets, prophecy, and the ways in which God relates to God’s people. The self- guided Book of the Twelve Bible Study with Dr. Joel S. Baden and Dr. Molly Zahn can be found here.
From the YMI Director: What does it mean to you to be “teachable”?
Dear youth ministry friends,
As we start another school year, a question for you all: What does it mean to you to be “teachable”?
Being teachable in one’s spirit may sound all well and good. But what if the lesson is a difficult one?
Mark Your Calendar For Our Fall 2024 Events!
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Clergy Well-Being During a Time of Uncertainty: A Report From the Trenches with Dr. Frederick “Jerry” Streets Join the Rev. Dr. Frederick “Jerry” Streets for a conversation about his study on the state of clergy wellness, the protocols for clergy self-care, and the importance of clergy and congregations understanding and expanding the ways they support one another. More information and registration at Clergy Well-Being. |
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Unmasking Racism in Anti-Racism Education: Youth Ministry with Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown Join us for three sessions as we journey back to our roots and dig up the racism that is embedded in our existing anti-racism frameworks. Together we will explore decolonizing methods and inventory the historical seeds that continue to sprout as intended: to stunt our growth. More information and registration at Unmasking Racism in Anti-Racism Education. |
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Hope and Fear in an Election Year with the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton The Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton will offer strategies for sanity and practices that maintain community – even when our nation and neighborhood are divided. He will draw on wisdom gleaned from years spent facilitating and mediating in Red-Blue contexts to help us navigate our own walk. More information and registration at Hope and Fear in Election Year. |
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Countercultural: The Important Work that Begins When Church Doesn’t Easily Fit into the Culture with the Rev. Dr. Gil Rendle Organizationally and economically congregations no longer fit with the American culture which puts future viability into question. That’s the good news. In this webinar we will explore the practical aspects of being countercultural and what our changed cultural purpose as communities of faith may be. More information and registration at Countercultural. |
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Social Media Smarts: Helping Youth Use New Media in Positive Ways for Good Mental & Spiritual Health with the Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell Rev. Dr. Gorrell will explain how youth are spending their time online (according to them!) the most important possibilities and pressing challenges of new media and concrete things adults can teach youth (specific do’s and don’ts for their mental well-being and living out their faith as they engage with technology). More information and registration at Social Media Smarts. |
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Praying with the Mystics: Practices for Leaders in Challenging Times
Zoom | November 4, 11, 18, & 25 | 12 – 2 pm Eastern
Christianity is in a time of major transition brought about by changes in culture, technology, politics, and pandemic. At times, it can feel like there are very few resources to help guide spiritual leaders through these moments. Thankfully, we have the mystical tradition to help us find a way to God and evolve in our faith. This seminary-level class will reach back to some of the most important figures of the mystic tradition. Their wisdom will help us look forward to the future. This class is open to all and will be especially useful for those who serve as spiritual leaders in their communities. Participants will…
- Gain insight and wisdom from historic and modern mystics as well as spiritual practices to use in their own ministerial settings.
- Have space for prayer and holy conversation with spiritual companions.
- Learn to map the mystic path–awakening an evolving faith
- Explore indigenous wisdom and vision quests.
- Learn to pray in the style of the mystics.
More information and registration at Praying with the Mystics.
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