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Trauma-informed care and focus on mental health in youth ministry
The Church has been a central component in the lives of youth for generations, and for good reason. As research shows, a young person's faith can be a protective factor...
Youth and ministry 411: Why is youth ministry so important for our collective future?
Urban areas are growing quickly, and with the growing population comes a larger demand for good leadership and discipleship, which is why youth and ministry go hand-in-hand. Youth and ministry,...
Are You an Urban Ally?
ARE YOU AN URBAN ALLY? Urban Youth Workers Institute "UYWI has been a game-changer. It was the reason why I was able to serve youth in crisis well, because as...
Set Free: What Juneteenth Means For ALL of U.S.
Today we celebrate. But we also grieve that it's taken 156 years for African Americans to be included, truthfully, within the history of America and the American Dream. TEARS WELL...
Networking Center
NETWORKING CENTER Urban Youth Workers Institute "UYWI brought me into a community of leaders that wanted to share resources, share stories, and save generations of youth. I was on the...
Training Center
TRAINING CENTER Urban Youth Workers Institute "I am a Los Angeles-born powerhouse speaker, poet, husband, and father. I have shared my heart on countless stages over my ten-year career and...
Magazine 2020
YEAR IN REVIEW "We are thankful for all that God has allowed us to be a part of during this pandemic. As you read through this magazine, cry, laugh, and...
DISCIPLESHIP IN THE AGE OF VIDEO GAMES
What if I told you that there’s a massive mission field just waiting for you and your team to plug into? What if there were a way for you to...