The 2024 Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry

THE PRINCETON FORUM ON YOUTH MINISTRY

CRAFT: THE FUTURE OF YOUTH MINISTRY

APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2024

PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

MONDAY, April 29

WEDNESDAY, May 1 1

2 3

3,5PM:11111EARLY1CHECK,IN,1ERDMAN1CENTER1LOBBY

TUESDAY, April 30

8,10AM:1111111111EVENT1CHECK,IN,1MACKAY1CAMPUS1CENTER1LOBBY 10,10:45AM:1111OPENING1WORSHIP,1SEMINARY1CHAPEL1

11AM,12:45PM:1WORKSHOP1TRACKS,1STUART1HALL,1ROOMS11,3

1,3PM:111111111111LUNCH1B1LEISURE,1MACKAY1CAMPUS1CENTER

2,3PM1GAME1ROOM1OPEN,1MACKAY1PRIVATE1DINING1ROOM

3,4:15PM:11111111LECTURE,1WRIGHT1LIBRARY,1THERON1ROOM 4:30,5:30PM:111SMALL1GROUPS,1VARIOUS1LOCATIONS

5:30,6:30PM:111BACKYARD1BBQ,1ERDMAN1CENTER,1PORCH1B1LAWN 7:00PM:1111111111MOVIE1NIGHT,1ERDMAN1CENTER,1COOPER

8,9AM:1111111111COFFEE1B1PASTRIES,1ERDMAN1CENTER1LOBBY

9,9:45AM:111111WORSHIP,1SEMINARY1CHAPEL1

10,11:45AM:1111WORKSHOP1TRACKS,1STUART1HALL,1ROOMS11,3

12,2PM:1111111111LUNCH1B1LEISURE,1MACKAY1CAMPUS1CENTER

1,2PM1GAME1ROOM1OPEN,1MACKAY1PRIVATE1DINING1ROOM

2,3:15PM:11111111LECTURE,1WRIGHT1LIBRARY,1THERON1ROOM

3:30,4:30PM:111SMALL1GROUPS,1VARIOUS1LOCATIONS

4

THURSDAY, May 2

8,9AM:1111111111COFFEE1B1PASTRIES,1ERDMAN1CENTER1LOBBY

9,9:45AM:111111WORSHIP,1SEMINARY1CHAPEL1

10,11:45AM:1111WORKSHOP1TRACKS,1STUART1HALL,1ROOMS11,3

12,2PM:1111111111LUNCH1B1LEISURE,1MACKAY1CAMPUS1CENTER

1,2PM1GAME1ROOM1OPEN,1MACKAY1PRIVATE1DINING1ROOM 2,3:15PM:11111111LECTURE,1WRIGHT1LIBRARY,1THERON1ROOM 3:30,4:30PM:111SMALL1GROUPS,1VARIOUS1LOCATIONS

5

FRIDAY, May 3

8,9AM:1111111111COFFEE1B1PASTRIES,1ERDMAN1CENTER1LOBBY

9,10:30AM:1111FESTIVAL1OF1IDEAS,1WRIGHT1LIBRARY,1THERON1ROOM1

10:30,11AM:1111BREAK1(ERDMAN1CHECK1OUT1BY111AM)

11AM,12PM:1111CLOSING1COMMUNION1WORSHIP,1SEMINARY1CHAPEL

SCHEDULE

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE

EARLY REGISTRATION___________ERDMAN CENTER | LOBBY

Monday, April 29........................................................................................................................3-5pm

REGISTRATION__________MACKAY CAMPUS CENTER | LOBBY

Tuesday, April 30......................................................................................................................8-10am

WORSHIP____________________________SEMINARY CHAPEL

Tuesday, April 30...............................................................................................................10-10:45am Wednesday, May 1.................................................................................................................9-9:45am Thursday, May 2......................................................................................................................9-9:45am Friday, May 3..........................................................................................................................11am-12pm

LECTURES______________WRIGHT LIBRARY | THERON ROOM

Tuesday, April 30.....................................................................................................................3-4:15pm Wednesday, May 1...................................................................................................................2-3:15pm Thursday, May 2........................................................................................................................2-3:15pm

WORKSHOPS________________STUART HALL | FIRST FLOOR

Tuesday, April 30, 11am-12:45pm; Wednesday & Thursday, May 1 & 2, 10-11:45am

Apprentice Track Workshop | Aqueelah Ligonde..........................................................Stuart 1

Sojourner Track Workshop | Reggie Blount.....................................................................Stuart 2

Maestro Track Workshop | Mark Oestreicher..................................................................Stuart 3

SMALL GROUPS____________________VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Tuesday, April 30, 4:30-5:30pm; Wednesday & Thursday, May 1-2, 3:30-4:30pm

Thomas Brackeen..........................................................................Wright Library | Alumni Room

Maureen Lucas...................................................................................Adams House | Dining Room

Mike Ozaki..............................................................Erdman Center | Cooper Conference Room

Amelia Thompson..............................................................................Adams House | Living Room

Chris Wurpts..................................................................................Erdman Center | Clarke Lounge

LUNCH & LEISURE_______________MACKAY CAMPUS CENTER

Tuesday, April 30...........................................................................................................................1-3pm

Wednesday & Thursday, May 1-2..........................................................................................12-2pm

GAME ROOM_____________MACKAY | PRIVATE DINING ROOM

Tuesday, April 30..........................................................................................................................2-3pm

Wednesday & Thursday, May 1-2............................................................................................1-2pm

BACKYARD BBQ_____________ERDMAN CENTER | BACKYARD

Tuesday, April 30...................................................................................................................5:30-7pm

MOVIE NIGHT_________________ERDMAN CENTER | COOPER

Tuesday, April 30.........................................................................................................................7-9pm

FESTIVAL OF IDEAS______WRIGHT LIBRARY | THERON ROOM

Friday, May 3.........................................................................................................................9-10:30am

HOSPITALITY & ACCESSIBILITY

QUIET1SPACE

INTERNET1ACCESS

DIETARY1NEEDS

RESTROOMS1FOR1ALL

BUILDING1ACCESSIBILITY

Mackay1Campus1Center

Need1some1space1to1breathe?1Enjoy1the1prayer1garden (between1Seminary1Chapel1B1Scheide1Hall).

WiFi1is1available1at1PTS,Guests Password1is1PTSInternet1812

Group1meals1and1snacks1are1labeled1for1allergens1and special1diets1based1on1registration1information.1If1you1need assistance,1please1don't1hesitate1to1make1a1special1request.

Please1note1the1locations1of1accessible,1private,1and/or1all, gender1restrooms,1and1please1use1whatever1is1most comfortable.

Accessible1entry1ramp1with1rails1located1at the1right1exterior1wall.1Motorized1door1with button.

Accessible1parking1available1in1the1lot adjacent1to1and1behind1building1along College1road,1with1incline1to1building.

Accessible,1private,1all,gender1restroom located1in1front1left1enclave,1next1to armchairs.

Seminary1Chapel

Accessible1entrance1with1motorized1lift behind1left1exterior1staircase.1Balcony1has stair,only1access.

Limited1accessible1parking1available1along main1PTS1quadrangle.

Accessible1restrooms1on1basement1level across1from1motorized1lift.

In1worship,1chapel1assistants1can1provide assisted,hearing1devices,1seat1cushions,1and large1print1hymnals1and1Bibles1upon1request.

Wright1Library

Accessible1front1main1entrance1facing Mercer1Street,1with1motorized1door1button at1far1left.

Accessible1parking1adjacent1to1library1along right1exterior1wall.

Accessible1restrooms1in1left1Entry1Hallway. Private,1all,gender1restrooms1on1each1floor; proceed1to1atrium1staircase1then1take immediate1right1and1two1lefts.

Stuart1Hall

Accessible1entry1ramp1with1rails1located at1right1exterior1wall,1with1motorized door1button.

Accessible1parking1along1street1in1front of1building.

Accessible,1all,gender1restroom1in basement1level,1along1entry1corridor. Elevator1located1to1the1left1of1central staircase1(access1to1all1levels).

Erdman1Center

Accessible1ramp1at1front1main1entrance facing1courtyard1off1Library1Place,1with motorized1door1button1at1entry.

Accessible1parking1in1courtyard1off Library1Place.1

Accessible1restrooms1on1ground1level past1welcome1desk.

Elevator1located1at1ground1level,1across from1restrooms1(accesses1to1all1levels).1

Adams1House

This1building1is1ADA,compliant,1but1it does1not1meet1the1IYM1standards1for accessibility1for1those1who1use1chairs1or need1assistance1with1mobility.1Please notify1an1IYM1team1member1if1you1have such1needs1and1were1mistakenly assigned1to1this1building1for1your1small group.

LUCIE MOORE

Researcher,1Innovator,1Executive1Leader

Dr.1Lucie1Moore1(she/her)1is1a1researcher, innovator,1and1executive1leader.1She1recently completed1a1multi,year1project1called1-Translating God.1as1Director1of1the1Youthscape1Centre1for Research,1where1she1also1published1research1on the1church1and1climate1change,1theological reflection1in1youth1ministry,1and1Christian1practice in1mission1with1young1people.1In1this1role,1Lucie worked1closely1with1the1Institute1for1Youth1Ministry to1develop1an1International1Certificate1in1Youth, Theology,1and1Innovation.1Lucie1is1now1Chief Executive1of1CEASE1UK,1a1human1rights organization1working1to1dismantle1the1cultural1and commercial1drivers1of1sexual1exploitation.1She1was Senior1Research1Fellow1at1the1Safer1Young1Lives Centre,1a1founding1member1of1Faiths1Against1Child Sexual1Exploitation,1and1spent1ten1years volunteering1with1victims1or1sexual1exploitation

PATRICK REYES

Writer,1Theologian,1Academic1Dean

Chicano1writer,1theologian,1and1executive1leader, Dr.1Patrick1B.1Reyes1(he/him)1is1Dean1of1Auburn Theological1Seminary.1He1is1a1bestselling1and award,winning1author1of1The1Purpose1Gap1and Nobody1Cries1When1We1Die.1He1was1inducted1into the1Morehouse1College1MLK1Jr.1Collegium1of Scholars1in12023.1The1Council1of1Independent Colleges1NetVUE1selected1The1Purpose1Gap1as the1Big1Read1for12022,2023.1Patrick1serves1on boards1in1theological1and1higher1education, publications,1and1the1nonprofit1sector,1supporting the1next1generation1of1Black,1Indigenous,1and Chicano1spiritual1and1cultural1leaders.1He1holds1a Doctorate1and1Masters1from1Claremont1School1of Theology,1an1MDiv1from1Boston1University1School of1Theology,1and1is1a1proud1graduate1of1California State1University,1Sacramento.

PRINCETON LECTURERS ON YOUTH, CHURCH, & CULTURE

WORKSHOP LEADERS

THEOLOGIANS-IN-RESIDENCE

Apprentice1Track1Leader

Dr.1Aqueelah1Ligonde1(she/her)1is1an1enthusiastic1pastor, speaker,1and1leader1with1a1passion1for1today's1generation of1youth1and1women.1Aqueelah1is1an1International Coaching1Federation1(ICF),trained1coach1through1the Coach1Approach1Skills1Training1program.1She1is1currently the1Director1of1Coaching1and1Consultant1for1Ministry Architects1and1the1Vice1President1for1Coaching1and Training1for1Ministry1Incubators.

REGGIE BLOUNT

Sojourner1Track1Leader

MARK OESTREICHER AQUEELAH LIGONDE

Dr.1Reggie1Blount1(he/him)1speaks1and1teaches1nationally and1internationally1helping1faith1communities1envision new1and1creative1ways1to1minister1to,1with,1and1on1behalf of1young1people,1foster1congregational1and1community renewal,1and1engage1in1transformative1social1impact.1He teaches1in1the1areas1of1Christian1Education,1Youth1and Young1Adult1Ministry1and1Congregational1Leadership1at Garrett,Evangelical1Theological1Seminary.1 Maestro1Track1Leader

Mark1Oestreicher1(Marko,1he/him)1is1a1veteran1youth worker1and1founding1partner1in1The1Youth1Cartel, providing1resources1and1coaching1for1church1youth workers.1The1author1of1many1books,1including1Youth Ministry13.01and1What0s1Right1About1Youth1Ministry, Marko1is1a1sought,after1speaker,1writer,1and1consultant. He1lives1in1San1Diego1with1his1wife1Jeannie1and1has1two young1adult1kids,1Riley1and1Max.

SMALL GROUP LEADERS

THOMAS BRACKEEN

Thomas1Brackeen1(he/him)1is1a1multi,vocational1servant1leader1with1over128 years1of1experience1working1with1youth1and1young1adults1in1the1DC1metro area.1He1serves1as1the1Minister1to1Youth1and1Families1at1the1Historic Metropolitan1AME1Church1in1downtown1Washington1DC.1He1has1earned multiple1certificates1from1the1Institute1for1Youth1Ministry1and1his1church1has participated1in1the1Log1College1Project.1In1his1other1vocational1life,1he1works1as a1Diversity,1Equity,1and1Inclusion1Lead1at1The1Nature1Conservancy.

MAUREEN LUCAS

Maureen1Lucas1(she/her)1is1the1youth1minister1at1St.1Peter0s1Episcopal1Church in1Milford,1Connecticut,1working1with1students1in1grades16,12.1A1bi,vocational leader,1Maureen1helps1students1connect1their1"church1faith"1with1living1faithfully and1authentically1outside1the1walls.1Maureen1also1serves1her1parish1by1creating intergenerational1formation1and1fellowship1opportunities1among1congregants. She1is1an1accountant,1a1certified1fitness1instructor,1a1member1of1the1Episcopal Gathering1of1Leaders,1and1earned1an1IYM1Certificate1in1Youth1and1Theology.1

MICHAEL OZAKI

Currently1serving1First1Presbyterian1and1Trinity1Lutheran1Church1in1Crookston, Minnesota,1Rev.1Michael1"Mike"1Ozaki's1(he/him)1ministry1began1serving1in projects1for1children1in1India1and1Thailand,1including1working1with1Mother Theresa's1Sisters1of1Charity.1He1then1moved1to1Southern1Africa1with1Beautiful Gate:1Ministry1for1Children1with1HIV1for1three1years1before1receiving1his1B.A.1in Sociology,1Masters1of1Social1Work1at1Rutgers,1and1MDiv1at1PTS.1Mike1also earned1an1IYM1International1Certificate1in1Youth,1Theology,1and1Innovation.

AMELIA THOMPSON

Amelia1Thompson1(she/her)1started1RenewToday1to1help1individuals1and organizations1develop1cultures1of1racial1and1gender1equity.1RenewToday's gender1equity1work1focuses1on1fighting1period1poverty1globally1and1with1a specific1focus1in1sub,Saharan1Africa.1She1considers1her1work1a1public1theology that1is1rooted1in1a1commitment1to1doing1justice,1loving1mercy,1and1walking humbly.1She1is1a1graduate1of1Vassar1College,1St.1John0s1University,1and1Harvard University.1She1also1earned1an1IYM1Certificate1in1Youth1and1Theology.

CHRISTOPHER WURPTS

Christopher1"Chris"1Wurpts1(him/him)1currently1serves1as1the1Lead1Pastor1at North1Scottsdale1United1Methodist1Church,1where1he1is1focused1on1bridging the1gap1between1corporate,1old,school,1institutional1church1life1and1whatever comes1next.1Though1a1recent1convert1to1Methodism,1Chris1has1worked1in various1churches1and1roles1for1the1past1161years.1He1earned1an1IYM1Certificate in1Youth1and1Theology1and1is1currently1pursuing1his1MDiv1from1Claremont School1of1Theology.1He1lives1with1his1wife1and1daughter1in1Phoenix,1Arizona.1

INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY

AND PRINCETON SEMINARY TEAM

MEGAN DEWALD

Megan1DeWald1(she/her)1oversees1research,1facilitates1training,1creates community,1and1designs1resources1for1people1engaged1in1youth1ministry.1She1is also1the1new1co,author1of1the1revised1version1of1The1Godbearing1Life:1The1Art1of Soul1Tending1in1Youth1Ministry.1Megan1organizes1and1and1hosts1the1Forum.

ELIZABETH MOORE

Assistant Director

Elizabeth1-Liz.1Moore1(she/her)1oversees1the1Certificate1in1Youth1and1Theology program1and1develops1training1and1resources1for1leaders1who1minister1with young1people.1Liz1is1a1skilled1youth1minister,1church1planter,1and1pastor1with the1Vineyard.1She1is1one1of1the1preachers1and1organizers1of1the1Forum.

ANGELLICA SWEAT

Program Coordinator

Angellica1Sweat1(she/her)1develops1innovative1theological1programs1and curates1relevant1resources1for1congregational1youth1workers.1A1sought,after AME1Zion1preacher1and1womanist1scholar,1she1has1over1a1decade1of1youth leadership1and1ministry1experience.1She1is1one1of1the1organizers1of1the1Forum.

BARBARA HOLLAND

Barbara1Holland1(she/her)1handles1all1the1logistics1for1the1IYM's1programs1and events.1A1graduate1of1the1University1of1South1Florida,1Barbara1traveled extensively1before1settling1back1in1her1home1state1of1New1Jersey.1Barbara1is one1of1the1organizers1of1the1Forum.

ABIGAIL RUSERT

Abigail1Rusert1(she/her)1is1the1Associate1Dean1of1Continuing1Education1at1PTS. She1is1passionate1about1designing1programs1that1serve1congregational1leaders and1transform1Christian1communities1and1fosters1changemaking1in1the1church. We1are1honored1by1her1preaching1on1Tuesday1and1Friday. Director

Administrative Assistant

Forum Preacher

YEDEA WALKER

Forum Preacher

1Yedea1Walker1(she/her)1is1the1Associate1Dean1of1Student1Life1at1PTS1and1was one1of1the1inaugural1Pastoral1Residents1for1the1seminary1community.1Yedea1is a1sought,after1preacher1and1active1participant1in1the1daily1worshipping1life1of Princeton1Seminary.1We1are1honored1by1her1preaching1on1Thursday.

Need1a1Ride?1 Uber1and1Lyft operate1in1town. Princeton1Taxi Service1is1available at1609,672,7072.1

Princeton, New Jersey

1)1Downtown1Princeton*A1quaint,1vibrant downtown1with1popular1stores1and independent1shops,1local1restaurants,1and coffee1B1dessert1shops.

2)1Historic1Princeton*Visit1one1of1the1many historic1buildings1in1town:1The1Bainbridge House,1Nassau1Presbyterian1Church, Drumthwacket,1Morven1Museum1B1Gardens, and1more.1Visit1www.princetonhistory.org.

3)1Princeton1Battlefield1B1Clarke1House Museum*The1site1of1the1American Revolutionary1War1Battle1of1Princeton,1this park1has1hiking1trails1and1a1museum.1Walking distance1from1PTS1along1Mercer1Street.

4)1Princeton1University*Located1a1block away1from1the1Seminary,1explore1the1rich history1of1this1famous1Ivy1League1institution. Visit1Nassau1Hall,1the1gothic1University Chapel,1and1the1free1University1Art1Museum.

5)1Libraries*Looking1for1a1quiet1place?1Visit the1Princeton1Public1Library1or1tour1PTS0s Theodore1S.1Wright1Library.

6)1Tow1Path1Walking1Trail*Down1Alexander Street,1a1walking1path1for1miles1along1the local1canal1provides1a1relaxing1afternoon near1Lake1Carnegie.

7)*Movie1Theaters*Princeton1Garden Theatre1(local,1independent),1B1AMC1Market Fair1(off1Route11).

Vegan/Vegetarian Options:11,13,14,15,16, 7,18,19,110,115,116,118, 19,123

Gluten,Free1Options: 1,13,19,110,111,112,115, 17,118,119,123,130

Yummy1Cheap1Eats1(Avg.135,25)

1)1Jammin'1Crêpes,1201Nassau1St.1

2)1Sakrid1Coffee,1201Nassau1St.

3)1The1Bent1Spoon,1351Palmer1Sq.1W

4)1Proof1Pizzeria,1841Nassau1St.1

5)1Small1World1Coffee,1141Witherspoon1St.

6)1Mamoun's1Falafel,1201Witherspoon1St.1

7)1Olive0s1Deli,1221Witherspoon1St.1

8)1Tico's1Juice1Bar,1331Witherspoon1St.1

9)1Planted1Plate1Vegan,1151Spring1St.

10)1Tacoria,11101Nassau1St.

11)1PJ's1Pancake1House,11541Nassau1St.

12)1Thomas1Sweet1Ice1Cream,11831Nassau1St.

13)1Hoagie1Haven,12421Nassau1St.

14)1Tiger1Noodles,12521Nassau1St.

15)1Halo1Pub1Ice1Cream,191Hulfish1St.

Suggested1Splurges1(Avg.1325,40)

16)1Tortuga0s1Mexican1Village,1411Leigh1Ave.

17)1Yankee1Doodle1Tap1Room,1Palmer1Sq.

18)1Winberies1Restaurant,111Palmer1Sq.1E.

19)1Teresa0s1Pizza,1231Palmer1Sq.1E.

20)1Lan1Ramen,141Hulfish1St.

21)1Alchemist1B1Barrister,1281Witherspoon1St.

22)1Witherspoon1Grill,1571Witherspoon1St.

23)1Agricola1Eatery,1111Witherspoon1St.

24)1The1Dinky1Bar1B1Kitchen,1941University1Pl.

25)1Roots1Ocean1Prime,1981University1Pl.

Princeton, New Jersey

OUR MISSION

The Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary forms Christian Leaders for thoughtful, just, and creative ministry with young people.

OUR VISION

To become the leading organization for equipping Christians to nurture the faith of the young people in their lives.

OUR WORK

Since our founding in 1995, the IYM has connected theology and practice in youth ministry through research, programs, events, and resources. We train ministry leaders who work with young people, support emerging scholarship, and collaborate with Christian congregations and organizations. In all of our work, we celebrate God’s just and creative movement in the lives and experiences of young people.

OUR VALUES

INTEGRITY. We honor our history, context, and relationships. You can count on us to be respectful, honest, and accountable in all our work.

INCLUSION. We are committed to the widest possible embrace and support of every person we encounter. We are intentional to create accessible structures, compassionate communities, and equitable systems.

INNOVATION. We remain laserfocused on how best to serve young people, which requires the courage to creatively reimagine and experiment.

INTERDEPENDENCE. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we build bridges, cultivate partnerships, and connect people, organizations, and communities to work and journey together.

IMPACT. We want to make a difference in the lives of young people, youth workers, the church, and the world.

The Institute for Youth Ministry

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

THE CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH AND THEOLOGY PROGRAM

Are you looking for a community of youth worker friends with whom you can share best practices and ministry ideas? Are you new to youth ministry and wanting some accessible theological education to help shape your work? Join the next cohort of this dynamic online program! This 8-month program offers learning in biblical studies, theology, leadership, worship, and innovation—all designed with youth ministry at the heart. Cohorts launch twice a year, with applications opening in June for the September 2024 cohort.

CULTIVATING GOD’S BRAINFOREST:

Neurodiversity and Youth Ministry

How do we best celebrate and center the gifts of neurodivergent leaders and young people? Cultivating God’s Brainforest is the IYM’s online learning module that helps you answer this question. Available anytime on-demand, this asynchronous learning experience takes you on a journey of five lessons that dive into explorations of prayer, worship, love, flourishing, and more. Discounts are available for learning groups of 5+.

CULTIVATING TEEN FAITH:

Confirmation and Formation Practices

Back by popular demand, join us for a journey through the findings of the Confirmation Project, a 3-year study of more than 3,000 U.S. congregations across five denominations. Updated to engage the post-pandemic youth ministry landscape, this online learning module will help you reimagine confirmation and equivalent practices in your congregation. Opening in 2024—Sign up to receive notification of the launch!

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING

Feeling overwhelmed by the mental health crisis plaguing young people? The IYM has collaborated with a youth mental health professional to develop practical and theological online training just for you. Learn the best practices for care as a ministry professional. Opening in 2024—Sign up to receive notification of the launch! For Youth Workers and Parents

BLESSED BLESSED arethe arethe PEACEMAKERS PEACEMAKERS

iym.ptsem.edu/events

With lectures by Dr. Montague Williams, the Online Forum on Youth Ministry will feature workshops and training on how to care for and empower young people in a divided and violent culture and world. Register today! $79 for individuals or $40 per person for groups of 3+.

THE 2025 PRINCETON FORUM ON YOUTH MINISTRY announcing

JOIN US FOR A JOIN US FOR A JOIN US FOR A CelebratioN! CelebratioN! CelebratioN!

OF THE OF THE OF THE

April 29-May 2, 2025

iym.ptsem.edu/events

Introducing

A NEW RESOURCE FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY

How do youth leaders like you collaborate with the Holy Spirit in your ministry? This brand new devotional from the IYM invites you on a journey to explore this question for yourself or alongside a team of leaders in your congregation! Each devotion includes theological reflection questions, practical tasks to deepen your learning, and resources for further consideration. Written by PTS faculty and IYM friends, we present this free gift to you at this year’s Forum.

We will launch a digital version of this resource, so we appreciate any feedback you can offer. Would you please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts with us? Thank you for your help!

YOUTH MINISTRY, INNOVATION, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT