Unlocking the Keys to Indigenous Urban Leadership Youth for Christ Research Brief
What does it take to develop an indigenous urban ministry leader? Insights from leaders themselves offer important clues.
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DJing and the Art of Pastoral Care A Different Spin on the Role of the Pastor, Part 2
What do the Hip Hop DJ and the youth pastor have in common? In Part 2 of this series, Kimberly offers insights from DJs to improve your teaching.
Hip Hop and the Art of Pastoral Care A Different Spin on the Role of the Youth Pastor, Part 1
Surprising insights from DJ school into the vocation and role of youth pastors.
No Rest for the Weary: The Stressors of Urban Burnout Research Brief and Field Interview
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.
Assessing Your Urban Community With Michael Mata
Kara and Michael discuss ways community mapping can be a tool to help you discover and utilize local assets in urban youth ministry.
From Battleground to Playground The Gospel & Urban Ministry
Kris Rocke from the Center for Transforming Mission shares at a recent Fuller Northwest seminar about transforming our view of the Gospel in the City from “battleground” to “playground”.
Urban Youth Ministry Fund Development Panel
Kara Powell interviews Youth for Christ and Young Life urban leaders about raising funds to start and sustain urban youth ministries.
Christ Appropriating the Culture of Hip Hop The Soul of Hip Hop, Pt II
More from FYI’s Hip Hop scholar on finding God and grace in the midst of Hip Hop music and culture.
Fund Development for Your Ministry With Larry Acosta
In this workshop, Dr. Larry Acosta, President of Urban Youth Workers Institute, shares insights to help you develop your own fund-raising skills in your ministry. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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The Soul of Hip Hop Part 1 Toward A Missiological Gospel of A Culture
FYI’s Hip Hop scholar takes us a step toward understanding the core theological beliefs that weave through Hip Hop music and culture.