Summer is finally here. While church activities have paused for the summer, we suggest you take some quiet time to watch one of our Youth Ministry Institute Lunch Lab videos or one of our Yale Bible Studies.
Youth Ministry Institute Lunch Lab videos range from a variety of topics, including racism, Christian formation, diversity, climate change, and much more. Our most recent videos can be found at:
- Unmasking the Racism in Anti-Racism Education
- Teaching Holy Troublemaking: Resources for Progressive Christian Formation
- Developing Your Praxis for Building Diverse Youth Communities
- Spiritual Care for Young People in the Climate Crisis
If you are looking for a self-guided Bible study or a previous Bible Study class, they can be found at:
Resources for Life and Learning
We know that life today can be challenging, especially for those working in or supporting churches and nonprofits. The good news is that there are so many resources to enhance and enrich your living, learning and ministry here at YDS! We have compiled resources from partners from around the YDS Quad in one convenient location – explore the resources and offerings that can support you personally and professionally here.
From the YMI Director: I Don’t Do Play Well
Dear youth ministry friends,
Okay, it’s time for true confessions. Here’s mine: I don’t do play well. (Or, at least, I didn’t used to.)
Mark Your Calendar!
We are excited to announce our Fall events. The Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown will join us for a 3-part series on Unmasking Racism in Anti-Racism Education for youth ministry. We will explore the book of Psalms from a few different angles. We also have an event on Clergy self-care and pastoral actions as well as one on the upcoming election this Fall. Details for these events can be found below or by visiting us at YMI webpage, YBS webpage, and our Center for Continuing Education webpage. Our events are free, but require registration.
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Psalms: An Online Bible Study with Dr. Joel S. Baden Dr. Baden will look at the Psalms from a few different angles: their cultural and historical origins, the various literary genres they include, the way that biblical poetry is constructed and communicates, and more. More information and registration at Psalms: An Online Bible Study. |
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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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Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Tuesday, November 12–Thursday, November 14, 2024
In Partnership with Lake Institute on Faith and Giving and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy with the Rev’d Nathan Kirkpatrick and Meredith McNabb.
The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), offered in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, is designed for religious leaders in faith-based organizations and institutions who wish to learn more about the spirituality of fundraising and gain a core foundation in fundraising principles. The ECRF is sponsored by Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and held at Mercy by the Sea retreat center in Madison, CT. The ECRF covers four key topics and includes select required reading to be completed in advance and the completion of a final project. For more information and registration go to Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising.
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