About
We exist to extend the mission of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary through leadership in quality training, advanced research, and practical resources for those who work with youth.
Quality Training
YMI offers training in three ways: on campus, online, and workshop format.
Advanced Research
From its inception, YMI has focused on research that impacts youth ministry in the local church. Research topics include: competency based approach to youth ministry training, media influences on teenagers, and current statistics on Generation Z.
Practical Resources
YMI is here for you! From books to blogs - we provide youth leaders with a variety of resources to help reach and disciple today's teenagers.
Youth Ministry courses are available in both the Master of Arts in Christian Education and Master of Divinity in Christian Education. Youth Ministry courses can also be taken as an elective.
Our Staff
Dr. David Odom
Dr. David Odom serves as the new Director of the Youth Ministry Institute. He is Professor of Student Ministry at NOBTS. He holds a B.A. from Liberty University along with an MARE and Ph.D. from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before joining faculty, Dr. Odom served as Youth Minister in churches in Texas and Alabama.