By Haley Smith | January 16, 2012
Research reveals that urban youth workers struggle to get personal help when they need it. This research brief and interview with Young Life Vice President Angel Ruiz offers ideas to change that trend.
By Dan Hodge | July 6, 2010
More from FYI’s Hip Hop scholar on finding God and grace in the midst of Hip Hop music and culture.
By Dan Hodge | June 1, 2010
FYI’s Hip Hop scholar takes us a step toward understanding the core theological beliefs that weave through Hip Hop music and culture.
By Jude Tiersma Watson | May 4, 2009
They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers. Psalm 1:3
A few years ago, this passage caught my attention. I was on a …
By Ralph Watkins | April 14, 2009
This article is co-authored by Benjamin Stephens III, excerpted from the book titled From Jay-Z to Jesus: Reaching & Teaching Young Adults in the Black Church. Used by permission of Judson Press, 800-4 Judson, www.judsonpress.com.
The Young Adult …
By Kimberly Williams | April 1, 2009
In our pursuit of rest and balance in ministry, exploring our struggles and addictions is not an option. In Month 4 of the Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City series, we look toward ways to recognize and find healing for our addictive patterns.
By Jude Tiersma Watson | March 2, 2009
“Dear Child of God, I am sorry to say that suffering is not optional. It seems to be part and parcel of the human condition, but suffering can either embitter or ennoble. Our suffering can become a spirituality of transformation …
By Kimberly Williams and Jude Tiersma Watson | February 2, 2009
How does our own spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health impact the ways we love God and others? Part 2 of the Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City series, this month we look at our own lives for clues to preventing stress and burnout.
By Jude Tiersma Watson | January 5, 2009
What is the “environmental press” of the city, and why does it impact us so deeply? Part I of the Urban Ministry Self-Care series, Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City introduces important concepts for your ministry journey.
By Jude Tiersma Watson | January 4, 2008
What is the city’s greatest hope? While God works through all sorts of leaders, perhaps the greatest hope for the city comes from those who grow up in the city and and choose to stay there as indigenous leaders. Urban practitioner and researcher Jude Tiersma Watson explores the model of urban leadership development as a way to raise up leaders in your—and their—context.