Religious Life

Hendrix Youth Institute

   July 12-18, 2025

The Hendrix Youth Institute (HYI) program will help senior high youth discern their call for ministry and specifically introduce participants to ordained and professional ministry.  Using a holistic approach, the program will incorporate the “head, heart, and hands” to enable youth to understand God’s call.  

Participants in HYI 2025 will begin on Saturday, July 12 with a retreat.  Student will be housed on the Hendrix Campus for the weekend.   

Monday, July 14 thru Friday, July 18, HYI participants will be a part of a specialized track incorporated into the Sr. High Assembly schedule of activities. The track will focus on conversation and programs around discerning a call to ministry.  HYI participants will also be in small groups with one another with a tailored curriculum for those exploring a call to ministry.

  Important Details:

  • There are 24 spots available for Hendrix Youth Institute on a first come, first serve basis.  A wait list will be started once all spots are filled.
  • Any current 9th-12th grader is eligible to attend Hendrix Youth Institute.
  • HYI is a completely free experience for all participants, including their registration fee for Sr. High Assembly. All meals, lodging, and supplies will be covered.  
  • The deadline to apply for HYI is April 1, 2025.

  HYI 2025 Application is available here

For more information contact:

Rev. Ellen Alston       
Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave.
Conway, Arkansas 72032-3080
501-450-1263
alston@hendrix.edu