If you didn’t watch American Idol last night, we’ll catch you up on the next William Hung sensation. I sure hope there’s a chorus of THIS sung at one of the UYWI08 general sessions this year.. I can’t get it out of my head. (skip ahead to about 2:30 to hear the song)

I love when we get questions in like this because those of you with experience really help develop young leaders who have all the questions. Please give any possible “constructive” remarks and instruction to the young “rookie” who e-mailed this in: “I’m going to be working at a urban youth group very soon as the…

Andy Bales, a trainer at UYWI08 and President of Union Rescue Mission, was featured in a Human Rights VLOG video by Chronicle Project (CP). Here Andy talks about the overwhelming homelessness in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles and his personal as well as the Christian response to this opportunity. On their site, CP…

Grace Hill Media has allowed us to provide you with a personal message from Denzel Washington, “The Great Debaters” trailer, groups discounts, as well as a link to a Bible study guide created around the movie. Click to find out more.

If you’re near a Max & Ermas during the holiday season and want a deal when eating out. They have an online coupon for $5 off a purchase of $15 or more. You can view and print it here. note: UYWI is not promoting Max & Erma’s and doesn’t get any kickback from you eating…

I was 3 when it aired, but I never knew about it then. A true classic that was the “Star Wars Holiday Special” More like the Muppet Show than a “real” Lucas Film, it has classic appearances by Jefferson Starship & Bea Arthur. Anyway, now you can see 5 minutes of it on YouTube and…

We made a cheesy video to announce it, but if anyone saw the YouTube debates, you may get the idea what we are thinking and some possible usages for this. We want to hear from you on your “Legacy story,” the community’s background, and how together (or personally) God is using you to create a…

We received the following e-mail and decided to get the word out by posting it… if you’re in the SoCal area and would like to find out more about MSF grants, I suggest reading below, and possibly trying to connect with Brian while he’s in LA this week. Greetings in Christ from the Mustard Seed…

“Leadership is defined not by the scale of the opportunity but by the quality of the response.” -Chris Lowney, from “Heroic Leadership” Carla LaFayette, our VP of Strategic Programs, spoke in our staff meeting about “heroes” yesterday and let us know about this book on leadership and this phenomenal quote from it. I felt it…