In the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, YPD stands for the Young People's DivisionYoung People's Division, the official youth organization serving under the Women's Missionary Society (WMS) that provides training, leadership, and opportunities for children and youth to engage in church life, evangelism, and Christian social responsibility, fostering faith and service. It's a structured program with age-based groups (like Mother Sunbeams, Allen Stars, Youth Auxiliary, Young Adults) focused on spiritual growth, church history, and global missions.