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.
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Quality Training
YMI offers training in three ways: on campus, online, and workshop format.
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Advanced Research
From its inception, YMI has focused on research that impacts youth ministry in the local church. Research topics include a competency-based approach to youth ministry training, media influences on teenagers, Generation Z, and Youth Ministry Arenas.
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Practical Resources
YMI is here for you! We provide youth leaders with a variety of resources to help reach and disciple today's teenagers.
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Youth Ministry courses are available at both the graduate and doctoral levels. Youth Ministry courses can be taken as an elective in any degree plan.
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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.