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We are an ecumenical, justice-seeking program in Christian theological education.

03/30/2026

It's been a great month for YTI. It's been wonderful to connect with you, feel your love for this program through your generosity, and meet potential new scholars who are called to YTI's ideals.

We're continuing our Momentum Campaign through April 15 -> Gift at bit.ly/GiveYTI

03/10/2026

A friend of YTI, Scotty Greene (Candler 2014), just did something WONDERFUL. He said: “I’ll match the next $5,000 given.” Which means something simple and fun: every gift made right now counts twice.

Give $25 → it becomes $50
Give $100 → it becomes $200
Give $500 → it becomes $1,000

It’s a small window where generosity suddenly has double the impact.

If you believe in what YTI is doing — forming thoughtful, faithful young leaders — this is a great moment to jump in and help us unlock the full $5,000.

Give here: gift.emory.edu/emory-yti-26

03/06/2026

YTI scholars come from communities that have already invested in them.

Churches, schools, mentors, families, and youth leaders have spent years nurturing their curiosity and faith.

The Summer Academy is one moment in that longer story.

We are honored to work alongside the communities that help young people ask meaningful questions and grow into thoughtful leaders.

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If you believe in investing in young leaders, consider supporting YTI’s Momentum Campaign.

Your gift helps make the Summer Academy possible for the next generation.
gift.emory.edu/emory-yti-26

03/05/2026

Right now we’re raising support so this summer’s students can have that same opportunity.

Whether you attended YTI yourself or simply believe in creating spaces where young people can grow in faith and community, your support helps make that possible for the next generation.

Our Momentum Campaign is underway as we work toward our $25,000 goal. Be a part of making it happen by giving here: gift.emory.edu/emory-yti-26

03/03/2026

Sometimes the right student just needs a little more time. Because of that, we’re extending our application deadline for the Youth Theological Initiative Summer Academy at Emory.

We have space for a few more young scholars who are ready to explore faith, their calling, and living in community.

If someone has been on your mind, this might be their moment. You know someone who belongs at YTI.
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Due to the number of requests, the application deadline for the YTI Summer Academy has been extended. We will accept applications through March 15 and recommendation letters and transcripts through March 22.

We are recruiting rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus. Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/27/2026

How often to we have an opportunity to break bread with people who are different from us? The YTI Summer Academy is an opportunity for young people of diverse backgrounds and traditions to come together to experience the gift of beloved community.

Which young person do you know who can hold that gift with care?
You know someone who belongs at YTI.
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Applications are now open for our 2026 YTI Summer Academy! We are recruiting rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus.

Nominate a young person here: https://yti.formstack.com/forms/nomination_2026
Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/25/2026

This is it. In just a few days, applications close for YTI Summer Academy.

What if the next compassionate leader never gets asked? What if the future pastor, chaplain, or advocate is waiting, right now, for someone to notice? Let’s make sure the students who are meant to be in that room actually know the door is open.

If you’ve been meaning to share the link...
If you’ve been thinking about a student…
If someone popped into your head earlier this month…
Let’s not miss them. Nominate them for the Summer Academy.

You know someone who belongs at YTI.
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Applications are now open for our 2026 YTI Summer Academy! We are recruiting rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus.

Nominate a young person here: https://yti.formstack.com/forms/nomination_2026
Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/18/2026

YTI honors the rich diversity of faith traditions represented in our community. Scholars leave with clarity, confidence, and respect for the complexity of belief, equipped to serve and lead faithfully within their own communities. Many will go on to help with youth groups, service, sermons, student leadership, or service work, like these YTI Interns.

The YTI Public Theology Internship offers graduates of the Summer Academy to explore topics related to their faith and the needs of their community in a year-long research project. We see our work as a partnership with the communities who raised them.

Their growth doesn’t stay at YTI. It follows them home to the communities that first nurtured them.

You know someone who belongs at YTI.

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Applications are now open for our 2026 YTI Summer Academy! We are recruiting rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus.

Nominate a young person here: https://yti.formstack.com/forms/nomination_2026
Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/16/2026

Today we’re excited to officially launch the YTI Momentum Campaign — a special opportunity to help expand access to Youth Theological Initiative programs and support the next generation of young theologians.

If YTI has ever inspired you, challenged you, or given you hope for the future of faith and leadership, today is a beautiful day to show your love.

👉 Support the campaign here: gift.emory.edu/emory-yti-26

Every gift helps remove barriers, open doors, and invest in young people who are ready to engage big questions with courage and curiosity.

Thank you for being part of the YTI story and for helping build momentum. 💛

02/16/2026

At YTI, faith moves from the classroom and into the real daily life of young people and the communities they care about. Do you know a teen who wants to make a difference? If so, you know someone who belongs at YTI.
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Applications are now open for our 2026 YTI Summer Academy! We are recruiting rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus.

Nominate a young person here: https://yti.formstack.com/forms/nomination_2026
Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/11/2026

There is a young person at your church or in your classroom that is longing for depth. YTI connects with churches and schools with Candler School of Theology - Emory University faculty and mentors to offer a level of theological reflection usually reserved for graduate students.

Your school or church already knows someone who’s ready.

Invite a young leader of your community to apply to the YTI's Summer Academy! Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.html

02/09/2026

At YTI, we believe that young people’s questions aren’t problems to fix. Rather, these big questions are an invitation to deeper theological reflection and growth

Let those questions come alive. Invite your most curious. You know someone who belongs at YTI.
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Applications are now open for our 2026 YTI Summer Academy! We are seeking rising 10th to 12th graders (current 9th to 11th graders) to join us for a two-week program on theological exploration housed on Emory's campus.

Nominate a young person here: https://yti.formstack.com/forms/nomination_2026
Share this with young people, parents, youth ministers, teachers, and pastors: https://yti.emory.edu/yti-summer-academy.htm

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