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Devotional: Two are Better than One
One of the forgotten truths outlined throughout Scripture is the value God and people placed on community. God has always had a heart for community, so much so that he is the Triune God. He dwells in perfect fellowship, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They exist in perfect harmony. This gives us a…
Read MoreProducing Young Leaders in Ministry
1 Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” Share this verse with your youth ministry this week as inspiration for them to spread the radiance of God’s love, wisdom, and righteousness through all that they do.…
Read MoreDiscipleship: Leading Others by Following God
As a child, we used to play this game called “Follow the Leader”. The objective of the game was to mimic whatever the person that preceded you modeled. The person that was able to effectively mimic his predecessor would ultimately win the game. It is funny how elementary school games can lay the foundation for…
Read MoreDevotional: Making the Impossible Possible in 2013
The Gospel of Luke chapter 1 is an intriguing story. It opens with two prophetic miracles that would transform culture, the birth announcement of John the Baptist and of Jesus the Christ. The response of Zacharias verses that of Mary are somewhat paradoxical. Zacharias (a religious leader) upon being visited by the angel Gabriel finds…
Read MoreSelf 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…
Read MoreChicago School-to-Prison Report
Project NIA is an advocacy center with a mission to address youth crime with restoration rather than incarceration. The study in Chicago found that 20% of all juvenile arrest were school-based; 27% of school-based arrests under age 20 were for minor battery (i.e. fighting); Black youth made up 74% of school based arrest followed by 22.5% Latinos.…
Read MoreMake Your Voice RELEVANT!
Last year we lost an Icon, Steve Jobs. Mr. Jobs ingenuity transformed culture like few that have gone before him. Most would have to agree that he was a creative genius. One could conclude based upon Jobs impact on culture, that Mr. Jobs was relevant. Mr. Job connected with and inspired culture. One of the…
Read More360º Youth Worker Conference Mp3s Available Today!
The Wait is Over… Mp3s from the Top Urban Youth Leader Training Event are Here! If you can’t wait to hear your favorite conference workshop again, or if you missed the conference all together, don’t worry. You can listen to 360 mp3s for just $39.95 on The WELL. The trainings alone are valued at $39.95,…
Read MoreYouth Ministry “Holiday Photo/ Video Contest”- Win $100
Enter UYWI’s “Holiday Photo/ Video Contest” and WIN BIG! The holiday season is approaching fast! Share this exciting experience with your youth ministry / group! Show us how you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years together. Whether it’s a time to gather for games & activities or a community service project, we want to…
Read MoreVeterans Day Activities/Games for Youth
Teach Your Youth Ministry to Value Veterans Day Join us as we appreciate our veterans! Education World published a list of more than 10 fun games, puzzles, and lessons to spread the patriotic spirit! Take a day off from the usual curriculum, and pick one of these activities for your youth during this Veterans Day…
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