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

January 3, 2018
By Timothy Cahill ’16 M.A.R. Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen were spiritual leaders in an era when the term “spirituality” emerged into mainstream American Christian thought....
October 24, 2017
A record turnout of more than 600 alumni and friends. Inspiring alumni award winners. Fascinating faculty lectures and a panel on women in ministry. Andover Newton’s first...
October 12, 2017
Does God work through Wi-fi? Do church leaders need social media for their ministry? Is it a “congregation” if it congregates online? In this inaugural edition of a new YDS...
October 10, 2017
Amy Rohler ’01 M.A.R. is the new Executive Director of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, N.Y. Read more. *** Willie Jennings, Associate Professor of Systematic...
October 4, 2017
“If you want to follow Jesus,” health ministry leader Scott Morris ’79 M.Div. told his YDS audience, “it’s pretty clear to me in the New Testament you’re expected to do three...

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