Youth Theological Initiative

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

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

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

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