Posts Tagged ‘Youth’
Then and Now: UYWI a living testament to “whole person” ministry
THEN & NOW: UYWI A LIVING TESTAMENT TO “WHOLE PERSON” MINISTRY Jeremy Del Rio, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Thrive Collective I was eight years old, walking the streets of New York beside my parents and two younger brothers to bring the love and freedom of Jesus Christ to anyone who would listen. I was…
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 MoreRemind me again why I do youth ministry
– By guest blogger Chris Lassiter I just had a “Remind me again why I do urban youth ministry” type of week. Our annual camping trip hit some major snags. Money came up missing. Curfews were missed. We even had a few physical altercations. Collectively, I had more challenges in one week than I’ve had…
Read MoreMotivational Monday- Young and Bold
Found this verse and thought it would be useful as we encourage our youth: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 No matter how young, how inexperienced, how large the task, let’s empower our youth…
Read More10 Ways To Plan for Success in Ministry & Life for 2012
This is Part 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 and Part 2. “Ask me and I will tell you some remarkable secrets about what is going to happen.” Jeremiah 33:3 NLT+ If you’re like me, every year you start off with a list of goals you’re going planning on accomplishing and…
Read MoreReflecting and Looking Ahead
This is Part 2 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 here. “One of the greatest moments in anybody’s developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale As we approach the New Year, I encourage…
Read MoreReflection + Goal = Success
Christmas, New Years Day, holiday parties, travel, and all kinds of activities seem to run together during this time of the year. If we’re not careful we can forget to stop and Reflect before the New Year begins. I would like for us to Reflect on what God has done this year and reflect on…
Read MoreStarting a Movement: Influencing Students – Part 3
This is part 3 in a series from Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. When Jesus approached the 12 disciples in John chapter 1, many of them probably had no idea that they would be following God’s son. I think the same should be true for the students that you and I get…
Read MoreTo Develop a Movement, Start With Yourself – Part 2
This is Part 2 of 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 here. Sometimes the hardest movement to start and lead is the movement within us. It has been very well quoted that you can’t lead people where you haven’t been. As we begin our time together, how are you at leading…
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