Youth Theological Institute (YeTI)

“I was surrounded by kind and supportive people. I gained a broader understanding of what the word “ministry” means. I would not be the person I am today without it.”

Victoria Panullo YeTI Participant

“Yeti was an amazing experience and I would continue to do it and recommend it to anyone if they have even the slightest of an interest!”

Chandler Staten YeTI Mentor

What is the Youth Theological Institute?

The Pfeiffer YeTI program seeks to support high school-aged youth in exploring how their faith intersects with vocational call. As we learn more about ourselves and our relationship with God, we discover the transformational choice to be servant leaders – no matter what our vocation may be. 

We hope to connect with adult leaders and youth through quarterly events and our week-long summer program.

YeTI Events

When is the YeTI Summer Program?

June 18-24, 2023! 

A one-week residential experience on the campus of Pfeiffer University for high school students (rising 10^th through completed 12^th grade) and youth workers. The week will include: 

• Interactions with university faculty in various fields 
• The support of college-aged mentors 
• Worship and small group time 
• Off-site field trips that explore faith in action and intentional community 

Youth workers (volunteer, paid, and everything in between): you are invited to join your high school students for a meaningful week, and take part in special leadership training designed just for you. 

No adult leader attending? Not a problem! We will have mentors and adult staff leading the week. 

Schedule Overview:

Sunday Evening – Check-in, Dinner & Opening Session

Monday-Friday:

• Morning Prayer 
• Faculty Lecture & Activity 
• Afternoon Field Trip 
• Worship & Small Groups 
• Evening Activity 

Saturday Morning – Closing Session & Departure

Apply Today!

Leaders: if you are planning to bring a group, please register here.

Individual participants, please use this application –