by Marvin Daniels Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. The Kingdom of God values grace above and beyond what is comfortable for many within the Church. The Parable of the Vineyard Workers will expose us to the depth of God’s grace and expand our ability to embrace this grace in our own lives, as well as to express it to those we serve. Listen 33:56 minutes (7.42 MB)

by Marvin Daniels Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. The Kingdom of God values grace above and beyond what is comfortable for many within the Church. The Parable of the Vineyard Workers will expose us to the depth of God’s grace and expand our ability to embrace this grace in our own lives, as well as to express it to those we serve. Listen 32:18 minutes (7.78 MB)

by Efrem Smith & Lina Thompson Talk presented Thurs, May 18, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. The Kingdom of God is not something to put off. Come and explore the Parable of the Bridesmaids to remember that your preparation for this journey is essential in allowing the Kingdom of God to be realized throughout your life and the lives of the young people you are serving NOW! Listen 42:42 minutes (9.42 MB)

by Rudy Carrasco Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. When teaching youth about economic justice , we must be careful to teach how to invest as well as how to protest. Most urban youth have little to say about investment in things that can truly change a young person’s circumstance. Come reflect on the protest/invest paradigm. Listen 72:22 minutes (16.18 MB)

by Efrem Smith Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. A Do Not Miss Experience! Come and dialogue about the church and hip hop music with some leading speakers and artists who can give all of us advice on navigating this sometime touchy subject in the faith community. Listen 78:10 minutes (18.71 MB)

by Marvin Daniels Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. Leisure is not what you think. Most youth workers, ministers and other human service professionals spend very little time on leisure. That is why there is such a deficit in our leadership structures and programmatic effectiveness. This is an informative and experiential seminar where learning is fun. Listen 34:39 minutes (8 MB)

by Dean Borgman Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. We discuss our responsibility and needed skills in dealing with young people who may be hostile, angry, hurting, or deeply confused. Recommended resources include Larry Brendtro & Scott Larson’s The Resilience Revolution, The Forty Assets, and more. Listen 47:19 minutes (10.23 MB)

by Kazi Joshua Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. We believe that people of faith can point to the possibility of the Justice of God in the world. This elective will equip participants. Listen 59:49 minutes (13.05 MB)

by Eric Iverson Talk Presented  Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. Come discover and share some of the best practices in urban youth ministry trip planning. Find out about planning meals, funding, parent meetings, studies, and much more. Come away with tools you will need to create life-changing experiences your youth will never forget. It is not as difficult as you think. Listen 72:59 minutes (16.81 MB)

by Jeffery De Leon & Alise Barrymore Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. The Kingdom of God has the power influence and transform lives. Come and look at the Parable of the Yeast to help us see the tremendous potential for fueling a movement of God in our lives, our communities and even in countries when the Power of the Kingdom is realized. Listen 42:10 minutes (9.44 MB)