UYWI 2017: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

James 1:27 Ministry: Operating a Homeless Teen Home, Helping Orphans in Their Distress [REPEATS]

Have you ever considered starting a long-term home for homeless kids? This workshop will cover how to disciple homeless teens in a long-term housing ministry. We will look at the development of the home, and how to holistically disciple kids in that context.

Speakers

Pete Contreras

President/Founder, 2nd Mile Urban Ministries

Pete Contreras is the Lead Pastor of New Vision Christian Fellowship, a multi-ethnic/economic/generational church, and also President/Founder of 2nd Mile Urban Ministries, a non-profit that works with at-risk youth. He is a graduate of Hope International University and the DeVos Urban... Read More →

Thursday May 18, 2017 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Impossible Challenges in the City

4:00pm PDT

How to Lead When the Going Gets Tough: The Power of God and How to Tap In [REPEATS]

This workshop will teach leaders the importance of the presence of God, and how to manifest His power in their own lives. It will provide practical understanding of God's presence, from leading worship, to rehearsals and individual discipleship.

Speakers

Darris Sneed

Director & Founder, DS Collective

Ohio native Darris Sneed is passionate about people being empowered by the gospel, good vocal runs, and worship. A visionary and founder of the Florida based artist collaborative, DS Collective, he is a singer, speaker, worship pastor and author.

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Thursday May 18, 2017 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Worship & Creativity

9:00am PDT

Effective Storytelling for the 21st Century Ministry [REPEATS]

Sometimes your ministry success is limited to folks who know the quality, character, and the impact of your work. Effective story-telling bridges the gap between a few people knowing your name, and "everybody knows your name" (Cheers). In this workshop, we'll talk about how you form your story, how often you share your story, and who shares your story. My goal is that people know your story well enough so they tell your story even when you're not present.

Speakers

Paul Coty

Vice President, Young Life

Paul Coty is the Vice President of Young Life in New York. He grew the mission’s personnel from 2 to 45 full-time staff members and increased the organization’s operating budget to $3.5 million annually over a 10-year period. A dynamic team-builder, Coty’s emphasis on personal... Read More →

Friday May 19, 2017 9:00am - 10:15am PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Leadership

2:00pm PDT

Listening to the Streets

The past affects the present. Evangelicals exegete scripture, but what if we applied the same discipline to exegeting our communities? Looking at history will help the way we understand systems that affect where buildings, schools, and freeways are today, which will help us minister to the people who live here now.

Speakers

Alberto Aguilera

After School Program Manager, Lake Avenue Community Foundation

Alberto migrated to the US as a child, and has grown up with a diverse perspective on social justice issues and understating of faith and culture. He is currently seeking a B.A. in Education. He is the Program Manager of LACF's North STARS Elementary After-school Program in Pasadena... Read More →

Curt Gibson

Associate Director, STARS (formerly Lake Avenue Community Foundation)

Curt has 30+ years of experience as a youth pastor, a consultant (in program design and implementation), and leader in the faith-based nonprofit arena. The last 15 years Curt has spent working for Lake Avenue Community Foundation, serving in the STARS after-school program and mentoring... Read More →

Friday May 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Community Engagement

3:45pm PDT

Fundraising 101: Finding Provision For Your Urban Vision

Is Robin Hood the only model for getting your urban ministry funded? Or are true kingdom partnerships possible that transform those who give and “receive?” Come share one leader’s journey from a mindset of scarcity to abundance. Whether you’re starting out or experienced at the fundraising game, real stories of growing into God’s provision and practical tools for success will help fund your God-sized calling.

Speakers

Nate Landis

Founder & President, Urban Youth Collaborative

Nate is Founder and President of Urban Youth Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that equips churches to support student leaders at over 100 public schools in the US and Mexico, where thousands of kids attend student-led faith clubs every week. As an evangelistic preacher and... Read More →

Friday May 19, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Leadership

11:15am PDT

Kingdom Management: How to Effectively Build and Lead a Non-Profit

This workshop will give you the tools and structure to better build and manage your non-profit or ministry. From budgets, to HR, to project management, come and learn some best practices from Solidarity.

Speakers

Tommy Nixon

Chief Executive Officer, Urban Youth Workers Institute

Tommy is the Chief Executive Officer at UYWI. He is excited to build on the foundation that Dr. Larry Acosta has created over the last 25 years. He is a Founder and was Executive Director of Solidarity and is currently the lead pastor at One Life City Church. His passion is to help... Read More →

Saturday May 20, 2017 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Leadership

1:45pm PDT

Effective Storytelling for the 21st Century Ministry

Speakers

Paul Coty

Vice President, Young Life

Saturday May 20, 2017 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Duke 513

Workshop, Leadership