Getting the Web of Support You Need
It’s great when research confirms what we kinda knew (or might have guessed already) but I love it more when research reveals some surprising and counter-intuitive findings.
Archive October 14, 2010
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.
Wasted Charity – We May Be More Guilty Than We Think
Ever since our Deep Justice work, I have been so much more attuned to the ways that I (and others around me) are so well-intentioned, and yet we make so many assumptions, snap judgments, and false steps in ministry to and with those who are in poverty.
Training Urban Leaders
Today’s special edition E-Journal features our Urban Youth Ministry Certificate program.
Seeing the Need
Last week I met with an old college friend who now works with a unique nonprofit here in Los Angeles called Taking the Reins.
A Big Vision for Justice
Sometimes at FYI the various pieces of what we do come together in fun ways.
Jazz Theology
This week as I was sitting in on Lina Thompson’s course in our Urban Youth Ministry certificate program, she shared some thoughts about “jazz theology” from Carl F. Ellis, Jr.
DVULI – a great training opportunity
Today I am headed home from Orlando, having just spent the last 24 hours at the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative National Conference. DVULI is a 15 month training program for some of our nation’s sharpest urban leaders; every year, 12 …
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.
Building Capacity in Youth
One of the fun things about working at FYI is the incredible folks we get to interact with and serve alongside.