Articles and resources that bring the historic Christian mission of the YMCA to life
This short video covers the history of the YMCA from its birth in 1844 and it’s growth during its early years. It also includes the actual audio of George Williams voice that was recorded in 1894 for a training institute in Springfield Massachusetts.
The Founders Voice
The YMCA Mission – Our Story
- Our Story – The YMCA History and the YMCA Mission – Newman -35m
- Our Story – The YMCA History and the YMCA Mission – PDF
- Our Story – The YMCA History and the YMCA Mission – Powerpoint for PC Version
- Our Story – The YMCA History and the YMCA Mission – Keynote for Mac Version
History of Movement, Logo, Triangle, and More
- History of the YMCA Booklet
- A Brief History of the YMCA Mission
- The History and Meaning of the YMCA LOGO
- What the Triangle Means
- YMCA Innovations, Initiatives, & Ideas that have Impacted Culture and Society
- George Williams 50th Anniversary Letter
Great Leaders of History
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Overview of 7 Greats
- Great Spiritual Leaders – George Williams Founder
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Thomas Sullivan Founder in U.S.A.
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Anthony Bowen African-American YMCAs
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Andrew Murray Promoter of Prayer
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Dwight L. Moody Great Y Leader
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Charles Ober Leadership Development
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Luther Gulick Promoter of Athletics
- Great Spiritual Leaders – James Naismith Inventor Basketball
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Sumner Dudley Camping Movement
- Great Spiritual Leaders – Oswald Chambers – Y Chaplain
- Great Spiritual Leaders – William Borden Millionaire Mission
- Great Spiritual Leaders – John R. Mott Great Y Leader
- Great Spiritual Leaders – How to Be Like John R. Mott