The Well
Leading the Youth Leader
Imagine an adult youth leader who is serving in a youth department every week and is uncertain about what they are doing. Imagine a youth department that does the same activities every week, and the leaders have no idea that the students are not following them. In this training dialogue, you will highlight what are…
Read MoreJesuz in Hollywood: Exploring the Intersection of Faith, Film & the Profane for Urban Ministry
This generation of youth are media savvy. Moreover, they are connected in narrative through film and television. Have you ever seen a film and wondered what the meaning was within? Why is it that so many from the Hip Hop Generation love films such as Scarface, Hostel, and Silent Hill? Is there any “Jesus” in…
Read MoreEarning a Black Belt in Girls Ministry
Drama in girls ministry is so cliché because it pretty much happens everywhere. What if there were a simple way to fight the drama without expending so much energy on your opponents, er, students? Join bestselling author Hayley DiMarco as she teaches you how to sidestep the drama without yourself getting bloodied and, in the…
Read MoreDiscipling Missional Youth in a Consumer Culture
In a culture where everything is consumable, we are still called to make self-sacrificing disciples. In this session, Philip Nation will discuss setting the right environment, major themes, and practical help that will enable transformational discipleship. taught by Philip Nation – LifeWay Discipling Missional Youth In A Consumer Culture
Read MoreTheology in Youth Ministry
Every student ministry operates out of a “philosophy” of student ministry, but not every church operates out of a biblical theology of student ministry. Ben will help you ground your ministry in a practical, solid theology in your ministry. taught by Ben Trueblood – LifeWay Student Ministries Theology In Youth Ministry
Read MoreDeveloping Your 4th-Quarter Fundraising Gameplan – Larry Acosta
Trainer: Larry Acosta, Founder, Urban Youth Workers Institute Fundraising can be a scary experience for most urban leaders. For those serving in underserved and under-resourced communities, it is vital to your success. How do you attract the right partners to help fund the work God has called you to do? This webinar will provide practical idea…
Read MoreThe Leadership Pipeline – Milton Campbell
Trainer: Milton Campbell, Urban Youth Workers Institute One of the penetrating questions in youth ministry is how to I raise up student and adult leaders? Healthy youth ministries are those that are reproducing student and adult leaders. As leaders, we must be willing to replace ourselves in every facet of our ministry. This will not…
Read MoreCoaching Call: Leading Change – Larry Acosta
Trainer: Larry Acosta, Founder/CEO, Urban Youth Workers Institute It has been said that one of the most difficult thing to change is a person’s mind. However, leaders can not be afraid of change. How do lead your followers and leaders through change. Are you looking to make changes in your current organization? Are you experiencing resistance…
Read MoreStrategic Partnerships: Connecting the Right People to the Right Strategy – Cheryl Beard
Trainer: Cheryl Beard, Urban Youth Initiative It has been said that Salvation is free, but ministry cost! As ministry leaders it is imperative that we learn how to identify the right people and resources to support the vision that God has entrusted to us. Recruiting and raising support can be one of the most frustrating task…
Read MoreResource 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 youth leaders with the tools they need to impact students in the urban context across America. This resource will point you to some of the…
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