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Multiplying Kingdom Impact
Christopher Stewart's ministry journey began not with a dramatic conversion, but with a sister's honest confrontation. Growing up as the oldest of seven siblings in the Inglewood area, Christopher knew...
Keep Praying, Keep Believing
In the work of urban youth ministry, discouragement can feel like an unwelcome companion. We've all been there watching young people we've invested in make the choice to leave, seeing...
A Story of Divine Persistence
The Youth Directors Who Almost Said No Meet Antonia and Elisaia Goldtrap, volunteer Youth Directors at Revive Youth in Long Beach, California, whose remarkable story of calling and commitment is...
From Fear to Faith
A Young Leader's Journey to Purpose At just 22 years old, Delmy Cruz carries herself with the confidence of someone who has discovered her calling, but it was not always...
A Story of Redemption & Hope
John Miranda's Journey in Youth Ministry John Miranda's story begins in the shadows of poverty and violence in Colombia. Born into circumstances that would break many, he experienced his father's...
Disrupting Narratives Through the Gospel
Where Faith Meets the Neighborhood In the bustling Washington/Guadalupe neighborhood of San Jose, just a mile from downtown, Annika John has spent eight years nurturing youth and developing leaders with...
Transforming Youth Through Faith & Service
The Journey That Changed Everything While in her early years of high school, Shawnie was not looking for spiritual transformation. Like many high schoolers, she was simply focused on activities,...
Welcoming New Leadership
We are excited to introduce to you, Taylor Sims, the Los Angeles Fuel Network Leader. Taylor is the Youth Pastor at Revelation Church of God in Christ in South LA....
Building for the Future
Over the last 5 years, UYWI has been working hard to be laser-focused on developing healthy, high-capacity, and high-impact urban leaders. We have designed, tested, and improved our core programs...
What If? You made the difference?
Maritza Rebollar was born in the U.S. but grew up in Mexico. She loved her life and community there, yet at 17-year-old she returned to the United States despite wanting...
What If? YOU made the difference? Pt. 4
Developing Gospel-Centered Leaders through UYWI The UYWI Certification Program and coaching through the Congregational Leadership program have been significant in Jesse Lobato's personal and leadership growth, as well as the...
What If? Urban Leaders Were Fully Equipped Pt. 3
Discipleship that Inspires Perseverance While dealing with mental health challenges, Jesse Lobato dreaded leading Wednesday nights. It felt like no one wanted to be there, and because of the pandemic,...
