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

February 5, 2017
Yale Divinity School welcomed Moral Mondays founder William Barber to the Quad on February 3 for a rousing conversation on building a prophetic movement for justice.   Known...
January 9, 2017
Lecia Allman ’16 M.Div. has done exhaustive research for YDS on the history of diversity at the School. One of her biggest projects went live on the School’s website in...
January 9, 2017
A trainer of ministers and a former pastor and business executive, Debora Jackson will become YDS’ first-ever Director of Lifelong Learning. Read more. ***   The United...
November 29, 2016
By Wofford Today magazine During his eight years as bishop of the North Alabama Conference, William Willimon ’71 M.Div. became increasingly aware of the burden of debt that...
November 22, 2016
Richard Spalding ’81 M.Div. is the new president of the Alumni Association Board of Yale Divinity School. Elected at the association’s fall meeting, Spalding will lead a...

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