May 2026 News
Save Your Spot
Please note: registration for Summer Study closes May 18 and the application deadline for the YDS Certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership is May 15. Be sure to check out our lineup of Fall events listed below.
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Redesigned. Streamlined. Everything You Need to Find. The YMI website has been redesigned making it easier to find resources, training materials, curriculum, and more for your ministry needs. Find everything you need to enrich your development and train and equip your team at yaleyouthministryinstitute.org. |
YDS CCE Congregational Partners Program
Ministry today is tough – don’t go it alone! Are you looking for an outstanding Bible study for your church or curriculum or best practices for youth ministry? Concerned about fundraising in 2026? The Center for Continuing Education at YDS provides a variety of free resources on our website. You can find them here.
And if that’s not enough, YDS CCE Congregational Partners receive the following special benefits:
- Early registration for all events (online and in-person)
- Bonus session for live, online Bible studies exclusively for congregationalpartners
- Exclusive “How to Use CCE Resources” Zoom conversation
- Consultation with Yale Youth Ministry Institute staff on your program
- Congregational Partners will be listed on our website
But that’s not all! In addition, you’ll receive:
- 50% discount on all non-certificate paid programs
- 25% discount on certificate programs
Become a Congregational Partner here!
Last Call for Summer Study 2026
Don’t miss your chance to register for one of our YDS Summer Study courses! Registration closes May 18th. You can view the courses here and register here.
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Keynote Lecture Spotlight Dr. Yii-Jan Lin is the Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School. She specializes in immigration, textual criticism, the Revelation of John, race, and gender. Dr. Lin recently taught the Bible Study, “What Do We Do with a Book Like Revelation?” In this Bible Study, she walks you through the many different ways to read and interpret the ancient text of the Book of Revelation, which can be viewed here. Dr. Lin will give the keynote lecture for Summer Study on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30pm Eastern. She will speak on “American Apocalypse Now.” This event is FREE, but you must register here. |
Deadline: YDS Certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership
There are two weeks left to apply for the Yale Youth Ministry Leadership Certificate program! This nine-month digital, cohort-based program offers an online comprehensive curriculum focusing on leadership, spiritual care, and justice work. The next cohort starts in September 2026.
“The Youth Ministry Certificate Program provided me with a group of peers who are working towards the same goals to empower youth in the church. This was a great opportunity to dig deeper into leadership styles, theological grounding, and build a network of people who care.” – Participant from program
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Registration closes soon – Creating A Parish Legacy Giving Program with Meredith McNabb This workshop will lay the foundation for developing a legacy giving program in your parish and it will help you consider practical plans for building positive momentum in your congregation’s legacy gift program. Register here. |
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Daniel Bible Study with Dr. Molly M. Zahn This series will introduce Daniel with special attention to the historical and literary contexts in which it was composed and transmitted, and to its significance for understanding ancient Jewish thought on themes such as empire, the course of history, and God’s sovereignty and justice. Register here. |
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Faith@Home: Family, Formation, and Fun with the Rev. Richelle B. White, Ph.D. This webinar explores the connection between the role of the family in faith formation and creative teaching and learning experiences that families can enjoy together. Register here. |
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Across the Ages: A Unique Approach to Intergenerational Ministry with the Rev. Jack Davidson This workshop will offer reflections on an experiment-in-progress, examining the successes and short-comings of strategically intergenerational ministries and how they (dis)empower youth leadership in congregations. Register here. |
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Spiritually Equipping Children and Youth During Difficult Times with the Rev. Deshna Charron We will look at ways to equip the children and instructors with tools to become radically compassionate, brave lovers of the world, Earth and all Her creatures. Register here. |
In partnership with Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
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Activating the Moral Force of Religion and Ecology with Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim, and Sam King This webinar will introduce participants to the emerging academic field and moral force of religion and ecology. Register here. |
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Living Earth Community: From Ecological Vision to Transformative Action with John Grim and Sam King We will focus on the practical applications of shifting from viewing the natural world as a “collection of objects” to a “communion of subjects.” Register here. |
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising: Residential Training
Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center | November 3 – 5
The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) 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. Register here.
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