uywi®URBAN YOUTH
WORKERS INSTITUTE
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OUR PROGRAMS

Practical growth.
Purposeful leadership.

Training and community built around the realities of urban youth ministry.

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Training · Leadership

Certification Pathway

Equip the people who show up.

Cohort-based development helps urban youth workers grow in personal, team and strategic leadership.

Support the training and facilitation behind the leadership pathway. Personal Leadership is the foundation of the Certification Pathway. Team Leadership and Strategic Leadership are listed by UYWI as opening in 2027.

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02

Faith · Whole-person care

Whole Life Discipleship

Care for the whole person.

A holistic framework helps leaders connect faith with the emotional, physical, social and spiritual lives of young people.

Support discipleship training and practical tools for youth ministry.

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03

Community · Connection

Fuel Networks

No leader should serve alone.

Local networks bring youth workers together for connection, mutual care and collaboration in their cities.

Support gatherings, shared resources and relationships among urban leaders.

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04

Coaching · Capacity

Leadership Coaching

Help leaders go deeper.

Focused coaching helps leaders and youth-serving organizations strengthen their approach to leadership and ministry.

Support coaching that develops personal and organizational capacity.

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05

Learning · Resources

Training & Resources

Put practical tools within reach.

Learning resources, podcasts and ministry content help youth workers continue developing in their everyday context.

Support the development and sharing of useful leadership resources.

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