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Creating a Serving Culture of Young People

Teens are our future! successful businesses understand the absolute necessity of marketing to teenagers; everyone wants a piece of them. Likewise, the church also has the opportunity to impact this...
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Collaboration Works! How Ready is your Community for Collaboration?

More importantly, are YOU ready to collaborate with other ministries? Many leaders serving in the same neighborhood with similar passion and vision admit that the barrier to partnering with others...
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Bridging the Cultural Shift

Gain practical insights for growing beyond your ethnocentric context to bridge to the multiethnic reality. Presenter: Noemi Chavez, 7th Street Church Album: 360LA The City Needs A Father   Year: 2014 Length: 52...
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Are we Ready to Serve those With Same-Sex Attraction?

In this seminar we will discuss 1) Why the Church has struggled, and failed to serve those with same- sex attraction 2) What are the stumbling blocks that we create...
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Using the 40 Developmental Assets for your Urban Youth Programs

Have you ever wondered why a youth program does not recognize certain issues that urban youth are experiencing in the inner city? Then this workshop is for you. Learn why...
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Here’s what Carolina experienced at 360LA

“The weekend was full of opportunities for me and for the youth I work with. I came in to 360LA to get filled. The worship was anointed and I just...
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Discipling a Father Wounded Teenager

I joined San Gabriel Valley FCA as an Area Rep over 2 years ago and have been blessed to lead 5 FCA campus ministries in our area that range from...
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Here’s what Sara liked best about 360LA

We’re so excited about what God did at #360LA this past week! We heard from incredible speakers and leaders, and we got to see amazing artists rock the house. Most importantly,...
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#360LA – What You Do Matters!

We’re in awe of what God did at #360LA this past week! We heard from incredible speakers and leaders like Efrem Smith, Eugene Cho, Christina Cleveland, and Propaganda who encouraged...
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Here’s the quick video Efrem Smith made for you

The buzz and excitement for #360LA is off the hook! This year’s national conference for urban youth workers is going to be the best one yet, with amazing speakers, leaders,...
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Helping Leaders Heal Through Their Father Wound

My heart continues to go out to youth who need the loving affirmation of a dad. I can’t help but be moved to tears when I meet youth who have so...
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UYWI Business Leaders Mini-Conference – Living Out Your Kingdom Calling in the Marketplace

  UYWI BUSINESS LEADERS Mini-Conference Friday May 16th, 3:00pm – 5:00pm UYWI invites you to a join us at our 360 Los Angeles Conference for a conference within a conference. This...
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