Navigating Financial Crisis Amid COVID-19 as a Nonprofit

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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. …

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Self Improvement: The Struggle to Change

We all desire lots of changes, but fail to execute them. Just ask Paul: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” (Romans 7:15). The authors of Change Anything argue that a lack of willpower is not our problem. They…

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Grace Still Abounds When They Grow Up

This past Christmas, UYWI.org featured the story of Jose “Cochise” Quiles, the founder and president of the New York City street gang Satan’s Sinners Nomads. Two thousand years later, the Word again became flesh for Cochise when Pastor Rick moved his family into the neighborhood; refused to be intimidated by taunts or horrified by a…

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Remind me again why I do youth ministry

– By guest blogger Chris Lassiter I just had a “Remind me again why I do urban youth ministry” type of week. Our annual camping trip hit some major snags. Money came up missing. Curfews were missed. We even had a few physical altercations. Collectively, I had more challenges in one week than I’ve had…

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Youth Look up to YOU… Lecrae’s “Just Like You”

Lyrics: “I grew up empty cause my daddy wasn’t with shoot. I wasn’t picky I’ll take any male figure… you.”   Believe it or not, your youth are watching! The rarity of positive role models increasingly infects our urban communities. Let’s make sure we, as ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5), bare witness to the…

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First Things First

by Pastor Lee Wilson I thought I would take a break from the norm and blog about one of the most important things in youth ministry. It has nothing to do with programs or budgets.  It doesn’t involve camps or big events. I’m talking about marriage. And here’s why. As I reflect on the success…

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10 Ways To Plan for Success in Ministry & Life for 2012

This is Part 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura.  Read Part 1 and Part 2.  “Ask me and I will tell you some remarkable secrets about what is going to happen.”  Jeremiah 33:3 NLT+ If you’re like me, every year you start off with a list of goals you’re going planning on accomplishing and…

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Reflecting and Looking Ahead

This is Part 2 in a series by Maina Mwaura.  Read Part 1 here. “One of the greatest moments in anybody’s developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale As we approach the New Year, I encourage…

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Reflection + Goal = Success

Christmas, New Years Day, holiday parties, travel, and all kinds of activities seem to  run together during this time of the year. If we’re not careful we can forget to stop and Reflect before the New Year begins.  I would like for us to Reflect on what God has done this year and reflect on…

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How Do I Stay “Fresh” In Ministry?

Though Webster’s dictionary has several references to the word fresh, the one that stands out for me is: Fresh – with restored energy.   I think many of us enter urban ministry with energy and excitement only to find ourselves (after a few months) wondering if God has truly called us to the assignment at…

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