From the YMI Director: The Tyranny of the Urgent, or the Beckoning of the Important? Dear youth ministry friends, Do any of you ever feel like you’re just too darn busy? I know I do.  On any given day, I…

October Resources We recognize that fall is a busy season. October is LGBTQ+ History month, Church Safety and Security month, and Emotional Wellness month. In the midst of busyness, take time to find resources for ministry to your youth here:…

From the YMI Director: How often do you let your youth take the lead? Dear youth ministry friends, I have a question for all of you to ponder this month. How often do you let your youth take the lead?…

September is suicide prevention month and the Child Mind Institute offers resources to help young people support a friend suffering with mental health challenges. Youth often turn to friends instead of parents or other adults in their life when they…

Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention Month. The Yale Youth Ministry Institute offers a wealth of resources for youth leaders, parents, and others to support the young people in their lives who may be suffering and at risk. You…

From the YMI Director: Fall is Upon Us Fall is upon us, and the rhythm of our autumnal lives has begun. Fall is a favorite season of mine. I love the cooler weather, the beauty of the color-changing leaves, the…

August is National Wellness Month As summer is winding down, take some time to focus on your own self-care. We have resources to promote spiritual and mental well-being for you and your youth here. Our meditations are a great way…

About 53% of Black youth experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression, and about 20% said they were exposed to racial trauma often or very often in their life. AP presents a series examining the health disparities experienced by Black…

Summer Resources for Youth Leaders As church activities and events slow down this summer, why not take some time to think about the next phase of your youth ministry? Watch our video series with Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and…

New Offerings The semester at Yale Divinity School is over and summer is almost here. As we enter the lazy days of summer, don’t forget to check out our newest offerings. You can access them at home, on your laptop,…

From the YMI Director: Rest Amidst the Busy As I write this article and gaze out my office window, it feels like spring has finally sprung and left winter behind. It’s a beautifully sunny day in the 70s, the breeze…

Today is Mental Health Action Day. We encourage you to take 15 minutes for self-care, finding stillness and being open to God’s love. Use the Quest for the Spirit meditation, “You Are My Beloved Child” as a guide. Then schedule…