by Jeffrey DeLeon Talk presented Sat, May 20, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. Together we will explore the challenges that we face in reaching the minorities in our rapidly changing world. What are the implications of serving in a Postmodern culture? What are some practical ideas that I can apply in my context to reach the minorities in my community? Listen 77:43 minutes (18.09 MB)

by Edward Bayonet Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. In this elective Spec shares the importance of having a quality relevant image and practical ways of accomplishing that… even if you don’t have all the training. He walks through music videos and flyers on the screens and shares what programs he used and how easily things were actually put together. Listen 32:31 minutes (7.66 MB)

by Efrem Smith, Eric Knox Talk presented Thurs, May 18, 2006 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006. Do you desire to be equipped to lead a healthy, growing, grassroots ministry? This learning lab is designed to provide a theology and practical ministry models for leading urban ministries which seek to be Biblically grounded and socially relevant. Vision, mission, core values, and strategic ministry planning are all explored. Listen 125:25 minutes (29.1 MB)

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by Brian Jenkins Talk presented Fri, May 20, 2005 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. This workshop will introduce you to why entrepreneurship education is a necessity. You will learn techniques and curriculum to lead a successful, dynamic, and fun entrepreneurship course with ideas and resources on how to develop programming. Listen 151:08 minutes (29.33 MB)

by Ruben Austria Talk presented Fri, May 20, 2005 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. Mentoring is one of the most effective and least expensive forms of ministry, and is a wonderful tool for reaching young people who need adult support. This workshop will explore different models of mentoring, some Scriptural principles that make mentoring work, and provide some practical guidance on how to start a mentoring program. Listen 73:37 minutes (15.1 MB)

by Justine Conley Talk presented Thurs, May 19, 2005 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. Justine will challenge you to investigate your own need for RENEWAL, so you can walk youth toward an authentic relationship with Christ. Listen 39:36 minutes (8.53 MB)

by Jeremy Del Rio Talk presented Fri, May 20, 2005 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. Jeremy co-founded the Ground Zero Clergy Task Force/Northeast Clergy Group following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He will challenge you to walk youth toward a place of HOPE out of the tragedy of their daily lives by empowering them to live out their dreams and transform their communities. Listen 37:27 minutes (8.43 MB)

by Jay Bakker Talk presented Sat, May 21, 2005 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. Jay grew up seeing both the good and bad of the church. He searched to find out who God really was, and discovered that God is a loving God. As a result, Jay started a ministry called Revolution for those who feel rejected by the church. Jay will remind you that God calls us to reach outside the walls of the church to call the forgotten to the SAFETY of the loving arms of Christ. Listen 45:44 minutes (9.38 MB)

by Efrem Smith Talk presented Sat, May 21, 2005 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005. Efrem is one of the most dynamic communicators you will ever hear. Efrem is also the pastor of the Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over ten years of inner city youth ministry experience. His passion for motivating urban leaders will inspire you to build a place of COMMUNITY for kids to find Jesus in your city. Listen 32:30 minutes (6.89 MB)