90° is a 12-month intensive leadership development program designed to support youth workers in creating “right angles” for impacting their ministry and community. This program is designed to accommodate bi-vocational and full-time leaders who serve youth in urban settings.

Enrolled participants will meet monthly for a full day of training to draw from the expertise of seasoned veteran urban leaders, who have achieved a high success rate in structuring life-changing youth departments. Each leader will participate in practical training concepts, share their perspectives in corporate dialogue, and receive relevant resources that will help shape their leadership portion as they tie into their ministry structure.

Urban Youth Workers Institute has been a pioneer in providing educational training environments for over 20 years. Our 90° Certification will allow enrolled youth workers to gain access to a national network of over 20,000 leaders in urban city capacities. Youth Workers’ involvement will yield a thriving transferable skill set without missing an excessive amount of time away from ministry commitments.

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Would you be interested in joining a certification cohort in your area?
Please inquire here

When and Where?

• Cohorts launched in Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA in March 2012 (No longer accepting applications)
• More cities coming soon. Please inquire above if you’d like for the 90 Degree Certification Program to become available in your city.

Participants who enroll in the program can expect the following outcomes:

• A stronger framework for building a thriving and sustainable youth ministry,
• Increased longevity in ministry,
• Enhanced fundraising skills,
• A strengthened capacity for community outreach and engagement,
• A comprehensive Ministry Action Plan (MAP),
• Improved skills for identifying, training and developing other leaders,
• Resources and an improved proficiency at responding to urban youth culture.

Program Includes:

• Program manual & monthly materials
• Transferable training materials
• Breakfast and lunch provided at each monthly session
• 2-3 book resources per month
• Access to top urban youth ministry trainers
• Personal one-on-one executive coach (provided by Western Theological Seminary)

Program Cost: $2,495 (over $5000 value)
*Payment options available.
Have some questions? Email DiAnna Spells