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UYWI08 General Session info added
We’ve completed information for Urban Youth Workers Institute 2008 (UYWI08) General Session speakers and the topics being discussed in each general session. Not only are they listed, but an update to the speaker information presented in the UYWI08 brochure. Click here to find out more.
Read MoreSan Diego urban schools targeted
One of our heroes in San Diego, Nate Landis and his Urban Youth Collaborative were featured in a recent Christian Examiner article. Hopefully this article gives you a glimpse into legacy-building that is happening in San Diego and some inspiration or motivation to collaborate with others in your own city or neighborhood to further the…
Read MoreUYWI08 Women’s GS speaker
This is Maura Gale who is our new Woman’s General Session Speaker for Legacy At Risk happening Friday morning, May 16th, at 10:30am. The simultaneous Men’s General Session by the same name will feature Stacy Spencer of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis. Here is Maura’s bio: Maura Gale, originally from the projects of Chicago,…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Mindset of a Gang Member
by Blinky Rodriguez , Milo Carrasco, and Pepe Montenegro Sat, May 19, 2007 You’ve got gang questions? We’ve got gang answers. Come and participate in a forum type setting with current or recently ex-gang members to get a more complete understanding of the gang mentality. (Click play to hear audio file) [audio:https://uywi.org/files/Resource_Library/UYWI07/07-153-UnderstandingTheMindset.mp3] download here
Read MoreHolistic Ministry: What Else Do Kids Need Besides A Bible Study?
by Curt Gibson and Kara Powell Fri, May 18, 2007 In the midst of fractured families, broken schools and violent neighborhoods, kids today need more from us than a bible study and a prayerful pat on the back. Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets; as well as a new research project by Fuller Seminary’s Center for…
Read MoreParenting Parents: How Youth Workers Can Help Parents Raise Godly Kids
by Chris Brooks Fri, May 18, 2007 How can the church empower parents to raise godly kids? What can we provide to help families that are unraveling at the seams? What hope is there for dysfunctional homes and disillusioned heads of households? This workshop underscores the importance of ministering to youth beginning with … their…
Read MoreFlorida will stop sagging pants
The Florida senate passed a bill last Thursday aimed at keeping youth from sagging particularly in school. The Florida senator who sponsored the bill believes the trend’s origins aren’t respectable, and says his bill will aid a students ability to complete schooling and get jobs. The Reuters article does make for interesting reading as well…
Read MoreSojourners’ Justice Revival in Columbus
On April 16-18th in Columbus, OH, Sojourners and the Columbus Vineyard are holding a Justice Revival featuring Jim Wallis, bishop Timothy Clarke, and our friends Shane Claiborne of The Simple Way, and Juanita Irizarry of CCDA. Click here to find out more, register, or contribute.
Read MoreAmerica’s most Sinful Cities
Most of us aren’t reading Forbes regularly, but our VP of Operations, Anthony Flynn, peeped this out and helps us to find out more about our cities. This is a decent reminder that we need to continue to pray for our brothers and sister in other cities for what they’re up against daily. Click to…
Read Morenew March SAMPLE
The March edition of the SAMPLE is online and has been sent out. You can view the March edition here. If you would like to submit your e-mail address to get theSAMPLE sent to your e-mail, complete the form here.
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