AMY YU
Rev. Dr. Amy Yu brings over thirty years of dedicated service as a chaplain and pastor across diverse ministry settings. Holding a Bachelor's in Psychology, she began teaching in a Christian high school while also serving as a chaplain and counselor. Amy furthered her studies with a Master of Divinity in Youth and Family Ministry from Tyndale Seminary (2000) and a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Western Seminary (2022). Her doctoral research, focusing on intergenerational ministry's impact on spiritual formation, led to presentations at InterGenerate 2023 in Nashville, an interview with Youthworks in Australia, and various speaking engagements, including the Children’s Ministry Conference in Toronto and the CBOQ Assembly’s Pastors Day.
As the 2024 Chair of InterGenerate Toronto and Vice Chair for the 2025 InterGenerate Conference at Asbury Theological Seminary, Amy’s passion for intergenerational ministry has shaped her career and vision for nurturing faith across all ages.
Currently, she serves as the Charge Pastor of Next Generation Ministry at Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church, actively collaborating with parents to integrate all age groups in ministry. Fluent in both English and Cantonese, she brings her bilingual skills to teaching and preaching.
Amy and her husband enjoy traveling with their adult and teenage children, often serving as a family within their church. In her free time, she explores her love for interior design and enjoys watching dramas. Rev. Dr. Amy Yu exemplifies a life dedicated to spiritual leadership and a heartfelt commitment to intergenerational ministry.
A FAVORITE INTERGENERATIONAL MEMORY/EXPERIENCE: My favorite intergenerational memory was the devotional time at our church's children's summer camp. Our leaders ranged in age from 12 to over 80, and the sharing was incredibly rich and deep. We were pleasantly surprised to learn from each other’s walk with Jesus and to gain fresh insights into the Word through these conversations.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY IS VITAL TO THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH? Intergenerational relationships are vital to the life of the church, as each individual brings unique experiences that enrich the whole community. This concept of mutual learning elevates our connections, allowing us to grow deeper in faith and wisdom by journeying through life together.