The buzz and excitement for #360LA is off the hook! This year’s national conference for urban youth workers is going to be the best one yet, with amazing speakers, leaders, and artists like Efrem Smith, Noemi Chavez, Propaganda, Noel G., Jackie Hill, DJ Promote and more! More than 500 people are signed up and, with…

Carlos Trevino (aka DJ Promote) is turning tables, not only on stage as an innovative DJ, but also in the way he uses his creativity to reach youth and change lives. We’re excited to see him and UYWI featured in an upcoming issue of S.O.U.L. Magazine. Promote’s passion for urban youth ministry and his desire to…

“My mama used to say, ‘Nothing God does goes to waste,’ and I’m seeing that happen in my life. Every scar I have, I prefer to call them life tattoos. They’re masterpieces. They’re beautiful.” (from https://www.iamsecond.com) For Jason Petty (aka Propaganda), fitting in was never a familiar feeling. Growing up, he first lived in a…

Noel Gugliemi didn’t always live for God. Better known as Noel G., you might recognize him from hit movies like Fast and Furious, Training Day, and Batman Dark Knight Rises. He has also guest starred in popular TV shows like NYPD Blue, CSI, Miami, X-Files, and The Walking Dead. But his wild life as an…

Jose Rodriquez was once involved in gangs. Now, he passionately serves youth in his church and community. Check out his story: “When I was 12-years old, my dad was imprisoned and I began to look for help from guys around me. That led me to joining a gang. Around the same time, a bus began…

For Lorraina Armenta, growing up was tough. But thanks to positive adults in her life who invested in her and loved her, she is now able to take what was given to her and give back to her community. Lorraina serves youth in South Central L.A., one of the toughest neighborhoods in the country. Check out…

The first weekend of August UYWI gathered 150 middle and high school youth and their leaders at our 2-day ManHood Camp that took place  at Biola University. ManHood Camp was designed to help urban young men gain practical wisdom, inspiration and tools for becoming the men God created them to be. Our team of dynamic…

Press Release.  July 22, 2013 As a valued part of the UYWI family, we want to let you know that UYWI and LifeWay have decided to postpone this year’s 360 Conference in Nashville. The new dates for the 360 conference are May 15-17, 2014 in Los Angeles {#360LA} on the beautiful Azusa Pacific University (APU)…

Are you interested in a year-long ministry and discipleship experience?  Introducing Serve Seattle, a ministry of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.  Serve Seattle is a yearlong residential discipleship program based in the heart of Seattle, designed to transform a generation and serve the city.  They are currently accepting applications for the year beginning this Fall. Application deadline…