Posts Tagged ‘Youth Ministry’
What If? Youth Impacted their World Pt. 2
Youth Ministry Saves Lives Jesse Lobato, took one year of Bible college after high school and developed a deep tug towards serving the inner city. During that time, he read how Chicago was having a horrific amount of casualties. That year, several young people were killed as well as others who were in the wrong…
Read MoreWhat If? Youth Impacted their World Pt. 1
From Transitional Beginnings to Stability in Christ His father being wildly abusive in nearly every way towards his mother, Jesse Lobato and his two older siblings left New Jersey for Salem, MA with their mother. Jesse lived with his mom during the week and vacationed with his dad throughout the year. His dad had a…
Read MoreThe (Whole) Christmas Story
How many times have you heard and told the Christmas Story? The arrival of the baby Jesus prophesied to a young Mary by the Angel Gabriel, announced to a group of shepherds in a field, turned away by an innkeeper, eventually born in a manger, and then visited by wise men or kings (depending on…
Read MoreQueens Fuel Network Leader
KEVIN LAPIERRE FUEL NETWORK LEADER NYC, NEW YORK KEVIN LAPIERRE As the New York City Fuel Network embraces the winds of change, we are thrilled to present our newest leader, Kevin Lapierre. With a profound dedication to leadership development and kingdom work, Kevin steps into the role of Fuel Network Leader for New York, succeeding…
Read MoreFueling The Future
JAY ENGLISH CO-CAMPUS PASTOR AT JOURNEY CHURCH BEACH PARK “Jay English is leading the way in connecting passionate people who are ready to solve the unique challenges of urban youth ministry.” As a Fuel Network Area Director, Jay has spent the last three years collaborating with and connecting training, resources, coaching, and marketing support to…
Read MoreDo Not Grow Weary, Youth Leader
Article By: Jordan Francis Leading people is an absolute grind. Sometimes it can feel like you are putting in a lot of work to see very little return in the physical. Im sure we’ve all asked ourselves why we chose to go into this profession or, better yet, questioning if God even called us to…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in the Certification Program
The UYWI Certification program, formerly known as 90 Degrees, after a brief hiatus in 2020, relaunched in the Fall of 2021. The program is a year-long journey for leaders and offers both leadership development and personal development designed to equip high-capacity urban leaders with key elements of effective leadership in ministry. The certification was created…
Read MoreTrauma-informed care and focus on mental health in youth ministry
The Church has been a central component in the lives of youth for generations, and for good reason. As research shows, a young person’s faith can be a protective factor against negative behaviors and outcomes. However, despite one’s faith and the church, trauma-informed care is often not emphasized enough or even talked about within the…
Read MoreYouth and ministry 411: Why is youth ministry so important for our collective future?
Urban areas are growing quickly, and with the growing population comes a larger demand for good leadership and discipleship, which is why youth and ministry go hand-in-hand. Youth and ministry, hand-in-hand Fortunately, many volunteers and paid workers have answered that call due to their passion for helping others through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, those…
Read MoreAre You an Urban Ally?
ARE YOU AN URBAN ALLY? Urban Youth Workers Institute “UYWI has been a game-changer. It was the reason why I was able to serve youth in crisis well, because as an urban youth leader I felt believed in and empowered. I went from attending the UYWI National Conference as a youth to becoming an urban…
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