Leaders for church and world: YDS alumni stories

The alumnae and alumni of Yale Divinity School are pastors, scholars, activists, educators, the heads of numerous ecclesiastical and secular oganizations, and more—all exemplifying the YDS mission of service to church and world.

Below is a collection of stories showcasing the leadership and contributions of YDS alumni/ae, in the United States and around the world.

If you have stories of your own to suggest about YDS alums—including yourself—please let us know

May 8, 2019
Steve Montgomery ’78 M.Div. is retiring as pastor of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis. At his final service as pastor, his congregation surprised him with the singing...
May 7, 2019
Climate change anxiety is increasing. So is action. How are people of faith responding?  The new issue of Yale Divinity School’s journal, Reflections, addresses the...
Dedicated to the flourishing of youth: Skip Masback ’94 M.Div.
April 23, 2019
By Joyce Hollman Harold “Skip” Masback ’94 M.Div. recalls an eye-opening moment when a group of high school seniors told him, “We’re dying and there’s no one to talk to about...
April 8, 2019
Awet Andemicael ‘10 M.A.R., Lecturer at YDS and the Institute of Sacred Music, is among the newly announced honorees of the “Inspiring Yale” program. Read more. *** Hannah...
February 6, 2019
By Janine Schenone Editor’s Note: Janine Schenone ’12 M.Div. is the Rector of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in San Diego. YDS asked her to write the following first-person...

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