The Princeton Lectures on Youth, Church, and Culture
2023 — A Time to Heal: Trauma and Grace in Youth Ministry
Introduction
Years into a pandemic, with grief and strife seemingly around every corner, many young people were bewildered, and most youth workers were experiencing burnout. The 2023 Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry created space for those who minister with young people to gather, connect, rest, and dream. The conference sought to cultivate the necessary ground for telling the truth, practicing grace, and facilitating healing among and within participants and their communities. The Forum included lectures, worship, seminars, and more, under the theme “A Time to Heal.”