Resources
The (Whole) Christmas Story
How many times have you heard and told the Christmas Story? The arrival of the baby Jesus prophesied to a young Mary by the Angel Gabriel, announced to a group of shepherds in a field, turned away by an innkeeper, eventually born in a manger, and then visited by wise men or kings (depending on…
Read MoreTrauma-informed care and focus on mental health in youth ministry
The Church has been a central component in the lives of youth for generations, and for good reason. As research shows, a young person’s faith can be a protective factor against negative behaviors and outcomes. However, despite one’s faith and the church, trauma-informed care is often not emphasized enough or even talked about within the…
Read MoreDISCIPLESHIP IN THE AGE OF VIDEO GAMES
If the church continues to ignore and dismiss video gaming, we will miss out on one of the biggest opportunities to reach into the culture and connect with our youth and their families.
Read MoreGraduation 2.0
Imagine running an entire marathon only to have the finish line disappear before you cross it. Was all of this running and sweating in vain? You earned that finish line, but now you are standing in the street with doubt and disappointment. Life is full of unforgettable moments, and there are certain celebrations we expect…
Read MoreHow To Have A Transformative Mentoring Conversation With An Urban Teenager
Can a conversation really make a difference? Michael Freeman writes about the power that one conversation can have in the trajectory of a young person’s life. What if you and a conversation could be the bridge for a young person to strive towards success?
Read MoreHow to care for oneself during COVID-19: Practical steps for Pastors & Christian Leaders
Does Self-Care even exist during a pandemic? What does it look like? Psychologist and Pastor David Wang gives practical guidance on how Christian leaders can and should care for themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More6 Creative Ways To Engage Youth During Social Distancing
As we’re all figuring out what a “new normal” looks like—as our regular routines have been temporarily interrupted, this has especially been the case for youth workers in the urban context. So here are a few tips to creatively engage with youth during social distancing, that help them process this situation through the lens of the kingdom, through Christ’s Hope, Love, Peace, and Service to others.
Read MoreBeing Asian American in the Midst of COVID-19
In this pandemic of COVID-19, Grace P. Cho sheds light on what the experience has been for those of Asian heritage in America and how leadership, unity and empathy are needed now to stand against fear.
Read MoreNavigating Financial Crisis Amid COVID-19 as a Nonprofit
We know many of you in the UYWI community are a part of nonprofit organizations. And we know that the nonprofit sector is feeling the financial pinch already, as a result of social distancing protocols. However, know that we are here for you! We are in this together and will come out stronger than before. …
Read MoreHow To Lead Through a Crisis
We are called to lead. When you rest in the assurance of Christ’s power over death we are reminded that we are more than conquerors. It is the Church—the people of God—that are on the frontline, and we do not back down, even from a pandemic.
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