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In Plain Sight: Youth Ministry Resource Lessons from Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Ben Carson is one of my heroes. Partly because he was the first black man to lead Johns Hopkins Hospital's Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Partly because of his groundbreaking...
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...
Nothing Like Thank You from a Former Student
Johnny Rivera (rt, middle) and other Xcel Service Corps. graduates after reciting the Xcel Community Pledge This morning I had a pleasant surprise when my FaceBook...
Start With “Why?” Before “How Do I?”
Maina Mwaura serves as the Student Pastor at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. He is a graduate of Liberty University and New Orleans Baptist Theological seminary. When Maina is...
Webinar Sept 27: Larry Acosta / Leading Beyond Fumes
Our new premium resources program, THE WELL has launched, and we're kicking it off with a live webinar with Larry Acosta. Leading Beyond Fumes: You - Better, Healthier, Stronger Tue,...
How to View the Urban Culture – Part 2
by Maina Mwaura This is Part 2 of a series started here. According to George Barna’s latest book Futurecast, there are three types of people when it comes to the future:...
UYWI Remembers 9/11: A Place of Hope at Ground Zero
As our nation revisits the horrors and hope of September 11 during this tenth anniversary week, UYWI joins our friends in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, in remembering...
Resource Download “Urban Ministry Resource Chart”
Urban Ministry Resource Chart One of the greatest challenges that urban youth leaders face is trying to identify resources that are applicable to urban students. UYWI wants to equip urban...
Training Download “Being a Leader Who Remains Solid At Heart”
Being a Leader Who Remains Solid At Heart Let’s face it, urban leadership is a high calling, but a most difficult one at that! How can you continue to lead...
The Culture Around Us – Part 1
Maina Mwaura is from the great state of Georgia. He serves as the student pastor at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga. When Maina is not hanging out with...
Los Angeles Specialty Training
September 24, 2011 Biola University 13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639 Banquet Room next to cafeteria (park in LOT B) MAP IT COST - $15 This includes Lunch in...
3 Keys to Reaching Urban Teens with the Gospel
By Greg Stier, President & CEO of Dare 2 Share Ministries I don’t come from a suburban, church going, Bible reading, hymn singing family. I come from an urban family...
