Testimonials
STORIES OF LAMENT: THE COLLECTIVE CRIES OF URBAN BLACK LEADERS
We at UYWI held a lament a few weeks ago with some of our black brothers and Sisters. We poured out our lament and many of you watched. Now we are publishing these laments in written form so that you can internalize the message we so bravely gave you. As you read these lament, we ask…
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 More90º Youth Impact: Matt’s Story
90 Certification Graduate: Matt Anderson Ministry: Solidarity, Fullerton, CA Title: Garnet Initiative Director Story of Youth Impact: Most kids who live in low-income communities are rarely exposed to new things and ideas and tend to easily give in to peer-pressure. At a Solidarity teen workshop, we introduced a rock climbing 10 week course where one rock climbing…
Read MoreEric Vasquez 90º LA Cohort
Meet Eric Vasquez, a youth leader at Rock of Faith in Pomona, CA. <iframe src=”https://player.vimeo.com/video/60196061″ width=”500″ height=”281″ frameborder=”0″ webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/60196061″>How 90 Degrees Has Impacted Me</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/uywi”>UYWI</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
Read MoreCornelius, Thrive Facilitator
“I believe one of the biggest needs out there is for those of us committed to serving marginalized youth to have contextualized content for urban ministry; that is, printed material that drops solid biblical-based content into the real context of urban life – helping at-risk students grow in their faith. To date – before…
Read MoreEvan Hairston – Revolucion Juvenil
Because of UYWI Reload events, the leaders in my youth ministry and I have been blessed by being equipped with great resources and teachings to lead our urban youth better! Evan Hairston Revolucion Juvenil in Van Nuys, CA
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