http://www.dvuli.org/blog en-us http://www.dvuli.org/blog http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/reunion-registration-closing-in http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/reunion-registration-closing-in Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:06:27 GMT Just weeks away from the Reunion 2010, the numbers of alums and spouses from across the country are swelling. The registration deadline has passed, but don’t worry we may be able to fit you in still. Affordable Airline rates are making it possible for several to attend the Reunion and not Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/making-a-non-profit-comeback http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/making-a-non-profit-comeback Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:42:19 GMT The Stanford Social Innovation Review released an informative article providing tips for non-profits to survive the Recession. As the buzz about the Reunion theme of making a Comeback in our ministries and personal lives heightens, these seven principles may help you cross the finish line once the Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/san-diego-rocks-core-values http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/san-diego-rocks-core-values Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:32:01 GMT Last April the San Diego alumni presented the Five Core Values to over 50 youth workers. With alums from all three DeVos cohorts (1999, 2001 and 2008) partnering to coordinate the one-day training event, alumnus Nate Landis (San Diego 2008) reported that each presenter received very high marks from Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/paterson-emerges-with-leading-for-life http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/paterson-emerges-with-leading-for-life Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:09:59 GMT Over the past two years Paterson alumni (classes of 1999 and 2001) have been convening to explore ways of empowering urban leaders in their city. They held several meetings focused on what would be the right investment and the DeVos’ Leading for Life® 12-hour training seemed most Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/let-s-cook http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/let-s-cook Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:59:12 GMT As leaders of youth activities we should aware of the problems that threaten our youth today. Under nutrition and obesity plague our urban areas because of lack of access to healthy food and poverty. Parents, and caregivers play a key role in making healthy choices for children and teaching Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-pastor-position-in-new-jersey http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-pastor-position-in-new-jersey Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:13:06 GMT Agape Family Worship Center of Rahway, NJ is searching for a youth pastor to reach today’s teenager and empower the youth of Agape to “Proclaim and Demonstrate the Love of God to the World.” The right candidate for this position loves God and His people, especially His young Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/center-for-youth-studies http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/center-for-youth-studies Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:07:06 GMT What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “One-stop Shop?” If you said, “A company, organization or location that offers a multitude of services to a client or customer,” you’d be exactly right. Originally, One-Stop Shops were limited to physical buildings, but with Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-september-7-11--2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-september-7-11--2010 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:54:14 GMT Don’t miss the Christian Community Development Association National Conference in Chicago. DeVos Urban Leadership will host an alumni gathering and support the National Student Leadership Intensive. We hope to see you there! http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/what-s-your-story- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/what-s-your-story- Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:03:44 GMT We can’t tell the world unless you tell us all the awesome things taking place in your life and ministry. Please allow us to give you a “Shout out” whenever you’ve trained the DVULI curriculum, partnered with other alumni locally and nationally or make media headlines in Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/omg--a-youth-ministry-handbook http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/omg--a-youth-ministry-handbook Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:48:23 GMT Edited by Kenda Creasy Dean “Does youth ministry matter?” “Do our practices of youth ministry reflect Christ?” “How long can we keep this up”? Interesting questions, aren’t they? Perhaps you’ve asked these questions yourself, but have struggled Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/class-of-2010-june-workshop-schedule http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/class-of-2010-june-workshop-schedule Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:41:19 GMT Second local workshop is set for the following dates in the month of June: Houston 24-26 Los Angeles 10-12 New York 3-5 Orlando 10-12 San Antonio 3-5 For location details visit the workshop details page in our members section. Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dimas-salaberrios-teaches-dvuli http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dimas-salaberrios-teaches-dvuli Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:25:11 GMT Dimas Salaberrios (New York, 2010) isn’t letting any grass grow under his feet. Having only completed the first local workshop and first national conference, Dimas is already training DVULI curriculum where he serves at Infinity New York Church. “I’m keeping my leaders up to speed Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/mr--devos-talks-magic---family http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/mr--devos-talks-magic---family Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:18:54 GMT The DVULI staff felt our participants & alumni would find this article on Mr. DeVos enjoyable. Your comments and reflections are welcome below. By John Denton April 28, 2010 ORLANDO – From either his spot along the baseline near the Orlando Magic’s bench or in his family suite high Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/graduations-class-of-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/graduations-class-of-2009 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:43:48 GMT May 1, 2010 Cleveland & Dallas May 15, 2010 Miami May 22, 2010 New York & Washington, DC Congratulations to all our graduates! Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/in-search-of-balance http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/in-search-of-balance Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:00:30 GMT In Search of Balance by Dr. Richard Swenson Recently I was sitting in my kitchen working on the computer. By 3:30pm both of my children had arrived home from school, but my wife instructed them not to bother me because I had not gotten off work yet. Three hours later and still working, I overheard Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/detroit-alums-focus-on-city-s-assets http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/detroit-alums-focus-on-city-s-assets Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:52:57 GMT Dennis Talbert (Detroit, 2002) led a vibrant discussion with local urban youth leaders and community practitioners about improving the outcomes for youth development in the city of Detroit. The “Best Practices Conference” looked at an array of program models, core values, and strategies Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/vj-smith-honored-by-local-police http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/vj-smith-honored-by-local-police Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:26:33 GMT VJ Smith (Minneapolis, 2006) recently received the Chief’s Award of Merit from the Minneapolis Police Department for his service in the Minneapolis community through MAD DADS and a community partnership he helped to form called C.O.P.S. (Community Organizing and Preparing for Success.) The Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/miami-grads-collaborate http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/miami-grads-collaborate Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:13:03 GMT Youth Leadership Training Going to New Levels in Miami Recently Miami DVULI alumnus Tommy Carrington, Mary Rengifo, Esperanza Martinez and Robert Brooks coordinated and facilitated the “South Florida Youth Leaders and Young Adult Retreat” at Lake Aurora Christian Camp in Lake Wells, Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/open-source http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/open-source Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:41:32 GMT Jeremy Del Rio (New York, 2010) opens up a great discussion on the topic of 'open source'. We recommend taking a read at what’s emerging in Internet technology to expand your own learning and development. Open source is a development method used in software that harnesses the power of Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/april-brief-news-and-breakthroughs http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/april-brief-news-and-breakthroughs Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:15:36 GMT Brittany & Joe Mackey (Atlanta, 2006) became the proud and courageous parents of early arriving twins. McKittrick “Kitt” and Margaret “Garet” were born on October 25, 2009. Kitt weighed 3 lbs and weighed Garet: 2 lbs 9 oz. Delivered at only 29 weeks, they spent 72 days in Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/devos-alums-present-scenario-planning http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/devos-alums-present-scenario-planning Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:50:37 GMT Seth Baker and Don Talley (YFC, 2009) had opportunity to present a workshop on Scenario Planning at Youth for Christ’ Midwinter Conference. Since they both found tremendous value in this portion of the DVULI training, they were eager and enthusiastic to impart what they learned on the subject Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ryan-verwys-makes-news http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ryan-verwys-makes-news Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:47:59 GMT Ryan VerWys (Los Angeles, 2003) makes local press about a fingers of God art exhibit in downtown Bellflower, CA where his Kingdom Causes ministry serves the Bellflower community. Check out the full article below. BELLFLOWER - Those strolling along Bellflower Boulevard this summer will have the Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/welcome-class-of-2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/welcome-class-of-2010 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:49:15 GMT February Fabulous is what I call the month when our new DeVos cities have their first local workshop. They are well in to the learning process and it’s our privilege to welcome the class of from: Houston, San Antonio, Los Angeles, New York and Orlando! What an exciting time for these cities Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/position-in-washington http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/position-in-washington Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:30:55 GMT Residential Staff Positions in Prescott, WA Jubilee Youth Ranch based in Prescott, WA is looking for residential staff and intern residential staff. Residential Staff persons are responsible for the implementation of youth programming, supervision and safety of students in the after-school hours, Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/boston-alums-set-worship-project-in-order http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/boston-alums-set-worship-project-in-order Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:13:39 GMT Abundant Life Church(ALC) of Cambridge, Massachusetts recently released their debut recording, Set it in Order which features the work of DeVos alumnus and trainer Virginia Ward (Boston, 1998) and LeRoix Hampton (Boston, 1998). The freshmen project on the church’s independent label, ALifeC Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-the-bar http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-the-bar Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:11:57 GMT Looking to ramp up your youth worker status to more professional rankings? Raising the Bar Roundtable by Jennifer Bradbury should raise your brow. Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/from-gangs-to-jobs http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/from-gangs-to-jobs Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:04:47 GMT Natividad Mendoza’s (Phoenix, 2008) national TV appearance opens job opportunities for former gang members. Check out his ministry, www.fromgangs2jobs.com. http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/development-director-in-phoenix http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/development-director-in-phoenix Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:45:50 GMT The full-time Development Director will report to the President of Neighborhood Ministries and provide strategic leadership for all fundraising and public relations activities for Neighborhood Ministries. As a key member of the management team, this person will participate in the overall long-range Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/delaware-yfc-executive-director-position http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/delaware-yfc-executive-director-position Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:27:50 GMT This person will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ministry operation, including staff management, fundraising, board development, strategic direction, community relations and oversight of YFC's three youth centers and in-school mentoring program. The service areas cover Kent and New Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/lac-pastor-position http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/lac-pastor-position Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:31:00 GMT Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena California is currently in the process of accepting applications for the position of Pastor of Adult Ministries. The new pastor would actually be part of an existing team of two other full-time experienced Adult Ministry Pastors, a part-time Pastor of Visitation and Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/acac-student-pastor-position http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/acac-student-pastor-position Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:24:15 GMT Allegheny Center Alliance Church is seeking a Pastor for Student Care and Service in Pittsburgh, PA. They are looking for somebody to work with the Student Ministry team; staff, volunteer leaders and others to create opportunities for students. Qualifications Four year Bible college degree Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-culture-101 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-culture-101 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:47:15 GMT I’m a big fan of the work of Walt Mueller. “Who is Walt Mueller?” you ask. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center of Parent/Youth based in Boston. He’s written extensively on the subject of youth culture and his website contains a wealth of resources and Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/winter-2010-workshop-announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/winter-2010-workshop-announcement Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:42:45 GMT Class of 2010 First Local Workshop – Personal & Ministry Assessment Houston, February18-20 Los Angeles, February 25-27 New York, February 25-27 Orlando, February18-20 San Antonio, February18-20 Class of 2009 Fifth Local Workshop – Accelerating Change Cleveland, March Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/scholarship-for-high-schools-students http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/scholarship-for-high-schools-students Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:39:51 GMT Ronald McDonald House Charities are accepting applications for theirU. S. Scholarship Program for 2009/2010. They have a commitment to education and investing in future leaders. Deadline is February 16, 2010 for qualifying students. With education costs spiraling ever higher, a college education Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/children-s-pastor-position http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/children-s-pastor-position Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:35:17 GMT Sanctuary Covenant Church is looking for a Children's Ministry Pastor. They are a Christ-centered, innovative, multi-ethnic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that is looking for a leader who is passionate about serving children and their families on the life-long journey of spiritual formation. Job Profiles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/federal-aid-for-urban-mission-studies http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/federal-aid-for-urban-mission-studies Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:30:03 GMT City Vision College has been approved to offer federal aid to it students in the form of Pell Grants. This money can only be used by students who are seeking to earn one of their accredited bachelor’s degrees in either Urban Missions or Addiction Studies. If you are low/moderate income and Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-emerging-leaders-cohort http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-emerging-leaders-cohort Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:21:44 GMT CCDA is now accepting applications for their 2nd Emerging Leaders Cohort (ELC). The ELC exists to identify, develop and release the next generation of leaders in Christian Community Development. Apply http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/haiti-earthquake-affects-alumni http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/haiti-earthquake-affects-alumni Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:58 GMT Haiti Earthquake affects DVULI Alumni It took DeVos alumnus Samuel Louis (Boston, 1998) six days to hear from his sister who lives in Haiti following the earthquake that has now claimed a reported 200,000 lives. His grandmother and aunt, also Haiti residents, are reported safe as well. His wife Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/can-we-hear-you-now- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/can-we-hear-you-now- Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:46:09 GMT DVULI would like to hear what leadership principle or tool you either learned or applied in 2009. CC BY 2.0 Tell us how you found the resource and if you would recommend it to others in youth ministry. (post a response in the space below) Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/class-of-2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/class-of-2010 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:39:12 GMT Welcome Class of 2010 Participants They’ve completed applications, had their interviews and are making space in their life for the journey of a lifetime. The DeVos Family, DVULI staff and alumni extend their heartfelt welcome to the newly selected participants from Houston, Los Angeles, New Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/re-take-the-devos-training http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/re-take-the-devos-training Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:28:58 GMT Want to Re-Take the DeVos Training? Have you ever thought, “Wow, there was so much information in the DeVos training, I wish I could go through it a second or even a third time?” Or, perhaps you wondered how the training sessions have changed since the year that you went through DeVos. Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/they-said-i-do http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/they-said-i-do Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:18:31 GMT Warren & Casie Kittler (Kansas City, 2008) blessed each other with “I dos” on October 10, 2009 outside the Victorian Veranda Country Inn in Lawrence, KS where150 family and friends assembled to witness. With one of his youth serving as ring bearer, Warren says there were so many Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/holiday-greetings http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/holiday-greetings Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:14:49 GMT From the staff at DVULI. May You, Your Families & Ministries/Organizations Experience the Joys & Blessings that come with celebrating the Life of our Savior & Lord Jesus Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/pittsburgh-alumni-coordinate-training http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/pittsburgh-alumni-coordinate-training Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:30:53 GMT October 17, 2009 Pittsburgh DeVos alumni presented “Refreshing” A Time for Youth Leaders to Freshen their Skills. The one day workshop featured Rev. Alfonso Wyatt from New York who provided training on how to attract and retain youth to your ministry. Dr. Ronald Brown trained the DeVos Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/happy-thanksgiving- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/happy-thanksgiving- Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:56:55 GMT May you and your loved ones enjoy the blessings of great fellowship, fun memories and true happiness this Thanksgiving weekend… Eileen, Ron, Rick, Gerald, Heather, Taylor and Ginny Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/bounce http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/bounce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:28:56 GMT What should you do when experiencing a setback in life? Give up? Throw in the towel? Why not “bounce?” That’s right, “bounce!” At least that’s what bestselling author, Keith McFarland, suggests in his new book, Bounce: The Art of Turning Tough Times into Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-new-untouchables http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-new-untouchables Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:35 GMT Op-Ed Columnist The New Untouchables By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Published: October 20, 2009 Those who create services, opportunities and ways to recruit work can compete on the world market. That is the key to understanding our education challenge today. Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/systems-thinking-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/systems-thinking-2009 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:06:56 GMT HOLLAND, MI – Challenging participants of the class of 2009 to think outside the box was one of the many content highlights of the DVULI Second National Conference in October. Instructors Peter O’Donnell, Chana’ Edmond-Verley (Grand Rapids, 2000), Khary Bridgewater (Boston, 2006) Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-york-times-features-dvuli-participant http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-york-times-features-dvuli-participant Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:31:02 GMT Din Tolbert (New York, 2009) made headlines recently about his development and work with Shekinah Youth Church of the Greater Allen Cathedral in New York. Read about Din’s impact and approach to ministry and see if you can identify any DVULI core values in this enjoyable article. On Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/john-perkins-retreat-transforms-alums http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/john-perkins-retreat-transforms-alums Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:21:52 GMT This past July, twelve DeVos alumni were selected to spend four days in Jackson, MS to hear from the heart of CCDA founder Dr. John Perkins and to experience the ministry work he’s accomplished locally and around the nation. With daily Bible studies, group exercises, tours of the ministry http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-guest-presenter-at-nc2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-guest-presenter-at-nc2 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:10:56 GMT During the 2009 Systems Thinking Conference in Holland, MI, DVULI welcomed Alexie Torres-Fleming to share the plight of her work in New York as Founder and Executive Director of Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice. In 1992 Alexie Torres returned to the Bronx neighborhood of her youth after Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/indy-alumni-present-nc2-content http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/indy-alumni-present-nc2-content Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:47 GMT On July 18 & 19, 2009 Indianapolis DeVos alumni presented a two-day training event on the Anatomy of Peace and Peace Building. Some 36 urban youth leaders from the city of Indianapolis convened for the 2-day event which was instructed by Arbinger Institute trainer Michael Merchant. According to Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-gathering-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-gathering-2009 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:44:35 GMT Alumni and Friends of the DeVos Initiative are invited to a gathering for Food, Fellowship, and Fun: From 5p-6.30p on Friday October 23 at Ingredients Ingredients Resturant 21 East Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 View a Flier Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/alumni-couple-plants-church http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/alumni-couple-plants-church Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:53:05 GMT Michael and Viviene Baker (San Diego, 2001) are now the pastors of a new church plant, Transformed Life Center (TLC), in San Diego, CA. Last January, they began having worship services in a hotel, which is their current meeting space. With weekly services on Sunday and Wednesday, the Bakers are Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/looking-out-for-number-one http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/looking-out-for-number-one Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:35:37 GMT “Should the oxygen mask drop from above your head, secure your own mask first before assisting others around you.” If you’ve ever flown in a commercial airplane, certainly you received those instructions from the flight attendant. And while on one hand it could appear a bit Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/unchristian--a-sobering-assessment http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/unchristian--a-sobering-assessment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:26:38 GMT Ever wonder what non-Christian young people think about Christians? If so, then I think you’ll find Unchristian a thought provoking read. Written by David Kinnaman—of the Barna Group—and Gabe Lyons, Unchristian documents how Mosaics and Busters (late teens to 30- something) http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/miami-delivers-five-core-values http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/miami-delivers-five-core-values Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:08:14 GMT Miami, Fl -- Miami DeVos alumni and current participants are letting no grass grow under their feet. They have already begun teaching the five core values to youth workers in their city before the second group graduates from the DVULI Samuel Mathieu (Miami 2009) - Accountability On Saturday Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/second-national-conference-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/second-national-conference-2009 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:43:31 GMT The DeVos Urban Leadership will welcome the class of 2009 to Holland, MI on October 12-17. Systems Thinking continues to expand the participant’s understanding of how to do ministry more effectively for the benefit of themselves and those they serve. Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/save-on-ccda-hotel-costs http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/save-on-ccda-hotel-costs Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:26:25 GMT by rooming with a delegate. Find out how you can connect with another registered CCDA delegate and save on your lodging expenses at www.ccda.zoefellowship.org/forums Follow the alternative housing link and post your response or inquiry for a roommate. Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/between-the-lines-online--back-to-school-jitters http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/between-the-lines-online--back-to-school-jitters Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:41:03 GMT Has The Nation Overreacted To The Threat Of Teen Violence? Newsweek | Aug 30, 2001 …It's back to school. Back to noogies and cooties and all the other ways kids find to scuffle on the playground. And back to a series of endlessly purveyed misconceptions about school violence that color any Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/unfashionable-is-a-must-read http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/unfashionable-is-a-must-read Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:56:03 GMT As the father of a teen daughter, I’m periodically reminded how powerful the desire to “fit in” really is. Being different isn’t always easy and often-times requires standing alone and being ostracized by peers. Unfortunately, some buckle under the pressure, and the results Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/boston-alumni-multiply http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/boston-alumni-multiply Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:20:00 GMT Boston’s neXus Leadership Institute recently graduated another class of learners from its training program. According to a neXus Boston email blast, “For the past year, these 12 individuals have gone through extensive training, mind-boggling brainstorming techniques, breakthrough Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/presenting-city-coordinators-for-2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/presenting-city-coordinators-for-2010 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:59:12 GMT The most important role to a successful DeVos Initiative cohort is the City Coordinator. Therefore, it’s our pleasure to introduce this year’s extraordinary leaders who will represent the DVULI in their city. Brian Schaffer Houston Thomas Brown Orlando Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-2009 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:17:04 GMT This Year CCDA will be presenting "Kingdom Priorities: Subversion, Simplicity, Solidarity, Synergy, Symphony". It will be held in Cincinnati Ohio on October 21-25. Regestration Information Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-baby-in-new-york http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-baby-in-new-york Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:28:50 GMT Ariel & Corey Pagan (New York, 2009) gave birth to Ethan Judah Pagan on July 29, 2009 at 7:26pm. After 24-hours of labor, Ethan weighed in at 7lbs 8oz. Father Ariel says, “I’m losing lots of sleep but it’s worth it. Plus he looks like me, so he’s cute.” Hoping that the Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-alumnus-publishes-testimony http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-alumnus-publishes-testimony Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:19:33 GMT Deborah Wiggins (Orlando, 2000) is the author of her first book, “My Testimony” Life, Lessons & Legacy. Her endorsements have said of this debut work, “This book gives new meaning to the words Face Book! It’s written honestly, boldly and confidently… Seldom have I Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/making-the-shift-from-survival-to-growt http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/making-the-shift-from-survival-to-growt Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:07:58 GMT It’s been 12 months since the American investment banking system collapsed, starting a domino-like financial crisis that eventually spread around the world. The good news is that the worst appears to be over; the bad news is that the hard work of rebuilding your business still lies ahead. http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-cities-set-for-2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-cities-set-for-2010 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:52:47 GMT Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando and San Antonio got next! Each year gets increasingly exciting for the DeVos Urban Leadership, and 2010 should prove to not disappoint! The alumni and local stakeholders of next year’s five cities have provided great assistance in helping the process Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/taking-control-of-summertime http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/taking-control-of-summertime Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:36:45 GMT Studies show that children who connect with nature by spending time outdoors do better in school and have less behavioral problems. Louis Gross, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Bio. at the University of Tennessee "One of summertime's greatest challenges is to get your children Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/student-leadership-intensive http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/student-leadership-intensive Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:18:14 GMT 2nd Annual National Student Leadership Intensive October 22-25, 2009 Cincinnati, OH CCDA and World Vision are partnering together to offer this year’s Intensive – and event during the National Conference for Student Leaders (ages 16-21) who are committed followers of Christ http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/brief-news-august-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/brief-news-august-2009 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:07:01 GMT Natividad Mendoza (Phoenix, 2008) was married to Jennifer on May 20, 2009 at the home of a friend where about 120 relative and close friends gathered to celebrate their marriage. The newlyweds exchanged nuptials before a local Judge last March, the ceremony according to Nativadad made their new Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/diamonds-in-the-rough http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/diamonds-in-the-rough Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:57:10 GMT Beyond the hoodie covered head, the gang logo tattooed on their upper-neck and the random texting during Bible study, you discern there is a future leader visiting your youth program. For neutrality, let’s say this visitor goes by the name of Jazz. After youth service is over just outside the Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-community-capacity-instructors http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-community-capacity-instructors Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:22:05 GMT This year DVULI introduced two new instructors for the Community Capacity Building workshops. The workshop has been updated with current material from the field of youth development. Both of the new instructors, Lina Thompson and Ruben Ortiz, have many years of experience with the real world Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-leadership-development-toolkit http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth-leadership-development-toolkit Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:51:10 GMT Design effective youth leadership development programs that emphasize both skills and character for urban youth with this toolkit assembled by FASTEN (The Faith and Service Technical Education Network). This resource provides information to help urban youth workers get oriented to the topic of Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dear-god--we-trust-the-process http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dear-god--we-trust-the-process Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:17:58 GMT Lutunji Abram (Minneapolis, 2008) is the author of an original spoken word piece titled, “Dear God, We Trust the Process”. Lutunji recited this at the Minneapolis graduation last May. While we know hearing poetry and reading it can offer two different flavors. Go ahead and put on some Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/attention-class-of-2007 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/attention-class-of-2007 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:20:20 GMT Your final surveys are now due. Chicago, Chicago South, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Miami (Class of 2007/08) if you have not received the email from Calvin College to complete your third survey please contact our office. If you have the email and have yet to do so please take a moment and respond. A Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/national-hispanic-prayer-breakfast-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/national-hispanic-prayer-breakfast-2009 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:55:43 GMT In the company of such dignitaries as President Barak Obama and Hispanic leaders of faith from across the nation, DeVos alumni filled a table at this year’s National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. The annual gathering attracted more than 700 pastors and leaders and provided networking Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/taking-the-vow-of-community http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/taking-the-vow-of-community Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:26:58 GMT DVULI Grads aspire to remain connected In the spring of 2005 June Williams Smith (Pittsburgh, 2004) graduated with the DeVos class of 2004. She remembers the ceremony and the sad emotions that accompanied what felt like the end of a family bond formed among new friends. The support system brought http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/graffiti-goes-green2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/graffiti-goes-green2 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:18:00 GMT In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions; to Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-innovation-center4 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-innovation-center4 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:24:11 GMT A whole new world awaits your youth program The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development is taking the potential of youth organizations and communities to whole new level by engaging them together to create a just and equitable society. The Innovation Center transforms and enriches Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-goes-facebook http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-goes-facebook Thu, 28 May 2009 13:41:14 GMT From the class of 1998 to the present, DVULI grads are staying connected via Facebook. Please join us as we continue to network and share the resourcefulness among urban leaders. Join the Fan Page Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-story-we-long-for http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-story-we-long-for Thu, 28 May 2009 18:59:05 GMT Sometimes we don't realize what we need to hear, again and again. There is a wonderful organization that invites me to speak every April to men and women who are enrolled in their leadership development program. Every year their invitation makes it clear that they want me to say the same things Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/kai-ro---resource-review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/kai-ro---resource-review Thu, 28 May 2009 20:21:53 GMT Over the years I’ve worked hard to pass my passion for reading on to the urban youth I’ve been privileged to serve. But as many of you are well aware, that can be a difficult task. Part of the problem stems from the fact that there are too few resources out there that meet urban youth Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-out Thu, 28 May 2009 13:35:25 GMT Domingo Mota (Los Angeles, 2005) and Maria Rodriguez (Los Angeles, 2005) just completed an initial round of delivering DVULI curriculum to a cohort of leaders from their church, Winds of Hope Ministries in the Los Angeles, CA area. After a rigorous 13-month curriculum that – like DVULI Announcement Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-photo-gallery http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-photo-gallery Thu, 21 May 2009 19:42:17 GMT We have recently unveiled a new photo hosting section of our website that will eventually contain all of our photo archives. There is also the opportunity for alumni and current participants to post their own photos. Check out the latest updates on our homepage or register to upload your own. Share Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/bias-revealed-in-non-profit-funding http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/bias-revealed-in-non-profit-funding Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:05:03 GMT Your faith, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic status could be the reason your non-profit organization is struggling to acquire funding from the foundations that support your local community. Andrew Sears of Techmission delivers compelling stats about how these biases impacts funding streams to Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/big-congratulations http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/big-congratulations Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:17:06 GMT They are the finishers of 15-months of trusting the process! They are strategically, significantly and “sustainabley” changed! They are from: Atlanta Kansas City Minneapolis Phoenix San Diego They are the 2008 DeVos Graduates! Congratulations on a job well done! The Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-funds-for-youth-organizations3 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-funds-for-youth-organizations3 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:09:55 GMT [PASADENA] – Peruse the latest headlines from The Chronicle of Philanthropy and the message is clear: Fundraising is tough for nonprofit charities, and will get tougher. “Fundraising returns reach new low point,” according to a study by the Association of Fundraising Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-outs-to-our-new-presenters- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-outs-to-our-new-presenters- Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:45:51 GMT Three new Core Values presenters were added to the DVULI team last month. They each received phenomenal responses from the class of 2009. We are so proud of the following alumni for their commitment to grow in the Core Values and their willingness to share in their experience with our Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-resources http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/raising-resources Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:52:59 GMT In today’s economic downturn, being a skillful fundraiser is more important than ever. With increased needs and less available resources, funders are even more selective about who they support financially. As a result, the margin of error for making fundraising mistakes has shrunk Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/change-has-come-in-raising-funds2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/change-has-come-in-raising-funds2 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:53:04 GMT Like a rising pop star everybody’s talking about the economy. Only difference is no one’s seeking autographed memorabilia; they’re just hoping the troubles surrounding it will soon end. More than lots of talk, thousands who do faith-based work are being driven to their knees (and Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ray-maldonado-honored http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ray-maldonado-honored Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:29:56 GMT Ray Maldonado (Chicago, 2007) was honored for 25 years of service as a pastor in the city of Chicago. On March 13, 2009 several family, church members and friends gathered at La Villa Banquet Hall to commemorate his commitment to the community, where he’s pastored two churches; Hope Christian Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/update-your-bookmarks http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/update-your-bookmarks Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:34:32 GMT The DVULI team has been focusing more time and energy on the website over the past year in an effort to more effectively communicate with DVULI alumni and other urban youth workers. As a result we have redesigned the site and updated the name to make it easier to reach (www.dvuli.org). We hope this Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/march-sadness http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/march-sadness Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:46:38 GMT This week major college hoops goes center stage as March Madness contiuesits sweet 16 bracket system towards crowning another NCAA basketball champion. While some contendit’s all about ticket sales, TV ratings and concessions profits, a far sadder issue prevails. Too many urban players on Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-dvuli-staff-member2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/new-dvuli-staff-member2 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:53:59 GMT RDV Corp. welcomed Heather Fiet as the new Administrative Assistant to the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative earlier this month. The team is excited to have Heather fill this role and look forward to a great future with her skills and support. See a full profile story on Heather in our spring Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dr--john-perkins-leadership-retreat http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dr--john-perkins-leadership-retreat Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:58:38 GMT Dr. John Perkins Leadership Retreat in Jackson, MS How can we challenge our urban youth to pursue a biblical vision of love, truth, and justice, and to be a catalyst for change in their churches and communities? Spend four days with Dr. Perkins in quality dialogue and discovering a deeper Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-early-bird-discounted-rate http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/ccda-early-bird-discounted-rate Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:46:06 GMT Take advantage of CCDA's early registration rate of only $99.00. Information: www.ccda.org/conference Registration: www.ccdaregistration.org Conference Speakers: Jim Wallis Rev. Matthew Watts Rev. Gabriel Salguero Dr. Barbara WIlliams-Skinner Rev. Alexia G. Salvatierra Conference http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/top-urban-ministry-resources http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/top-urban-ministry-resources Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:26:52 GMT See the best urban ministry Speakers, Websites, and Blogs of 2008 as compiled by TechMission (urbanministry.org). www.urbanministry.org/top2008 Top Speakers Shane Claiborne John Perkins Jeremy Del Rio Alistair Begg Wayne Gordon Top Websites: World Vision Salvation Army Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/grant-writng-webinar http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/grant-writng-webinar Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:11:09 GMT A webinar is a live interactive presentation between a presenter and an audience. Each participant sits at his/her own computer and is connected to the presenter's voice and their on-screen presentation (as well as to the other participants) via the internet. Webinars typically follow an agenda and Announcement Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/funding-urban-ministry http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/funding-urban-ministry Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:49:56 GMT Most urban youth workers I know serve in a volunteer capacity, even the ones getting paid. The pay is usually so low they might as well be volunteering. Urban youth workers serve out of love, passion and conviction. So, for the first year or two they don't worry too much about cash. After a while, Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/live-your-calling----book-review-2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/live-your-calling----book-review-2 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:59:59 GMT I really enjoy helping people discern their God-given mission/call. But I’ve grown frustrated over the lack of resources out there that deal with the subject from a decidedly Christian perspective. Perhaps you feel the same way. If so, I have good news. I recently read a book that’s a Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/www-devosurbanleadership-org-gets-new-digs http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/www-devosurbanleadership-org-gets-new-digs Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:41:27 GMT It should come as nosurprise that the DVULI website would undergo some renovations. Everyone knows technology is designed to be kept up with – so changes to our own ”dot-org-domain” were inevitable. For our members you’ll find access to the most recent training materials Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-outs-to-mike-jones--angela-reeves-and-mike-hilf2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-outs-to-mike-jones--angela-reeves-and-mike-hilf2 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:35:32 GMT Mike Jones (Birmingham, 1999) and Angela Reeves (Chicago, 2002) have both committed to return as city coaches for the class of 2009. Mike has agreedto coach Miami and Angela will coach Cleveland. DVULI city coaches have the duty of supporting the city coordinator as they lead and learn during the Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-grads-recently-published http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/dvuli-grads-recently-published Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:30:51 GMT It is a privilege to announce the work of two DeVos graduates whose ministry and gifts have reached the national market place. Congratulations Leroy Barber (Atlanta, 2004) and Wil LaVeist (Chicago South, 2007) for their accomplishment in authoring recently released books. Links to the appropriate Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/first-local-workshops-2009 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/first-local-workshops-2009 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:23:00 GMT Personal & Ministry Assessment February 5-7 New York City February 19-21Cleveland, Dallas, Washington, DC February 12-14 Miami February 24-26 Youth for Christ Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/training-for-youth-for-christ http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/training-for-youth-for-christ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:49:06 GMT Over the last twelve years, a number of large individual youth ministries have approached the DeVos Initiative about the possibility of providing training for their urban leaders. There have been good reasons why we have chosen not to do so. Our mission, as prescribed by the DeVos family, is to Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-out-to-leroy-and-eunice http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/shout-out-to-leroy-and-eunice Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:39:44 GMT Shout Out to Leroy Childress (Chicago South, 2007) and Eunice Bello (Miami, 2007). The two were eying each other at NC1 in Orlando, and the rest is no mystery. Congratulations to the first DVULI courtship that went all the way to “I do.” They were pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Shout Out http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/reunion-2010 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/reunion-2010 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:21:25 GMT Reunion 2010 Registration Begins Now! The excitement is brewing as DVULI alumni prepare for their “Comeback” experience at the premier DeVos Urban Leadership triennial event. The DeVos Reunion will feature great keynote speakers who are sure to challenge and motivate. Workshop Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-silence-after-mothers-hello http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-silence-after-mothers-hello Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:14:33 GMT It’s the phone call a mother prays she’ll never receive. A call from an authority claiming, “Your son or daughter has been arrested, please come down to the police station.” Or the call that asks, “How soon can you get to our emergency room your child is here being Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/morticians-and-the-emotional-toll-of-youth-violence http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/morticians-and-the-emotional-toll-of-youth-violence Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:11:21 GMT When’s the last time you talked to your youth about the emotional impact of violence? Some of you may never have. For others it may have been some time ago. Whatever the case, I’d like to challenge you to sit them down and have a rap session. To facilitate your discussion, search the Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/grieving--forgiving--grappling-for-answers http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/grieving--forgiving--grappling-for-answers Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:03:35 GMT Taking stock of youth violence hitting home Phil Abeyta (Denver, 2003) is the uncle to the late Matthew Murray. Last December Phil’s nephew became the focus of national news after a shooting spree left Matthew dead and his family wondering why this promising young man would take the lives of Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/in-loving-memory http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/in-loving-memory Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:32:11 GMT Max Torres (Houston, 2003) born Rueben Max Torres on October 23, 1955, was a dear brother in Christ who suddenly went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2008. Max was a first round DVULI City Coordinator for the city of Houston and played guitar in our Reunion Praise Band. A proven leader in the Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-spirit-of-consumerism--a-deadly-vice http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-spirit-of-consumerism--a-deadly-vice Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:12:31 GMT Most, if not all of you have heard the term “Black Friday.” It refers to the Friday after Thanksgiving and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day retailers put a limited number of items on sale—at drastically reduced prices—for a limited number of Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-violent-take-it-by-force http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/the-violent-take-it-by-force Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:15:14 GMT Kadreidrah Marsh (15) shot over a boy by a 20 year old Albert Vaughn (18) beat to death with a baseball bat by a 22 year old Arthur Jones (10) caught in gang crossfire, shot by 17 year old Roky Uriostegui (16) targeted and killed by a 16 year old gang member MURDERED: Miguel Gomez,16 - Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/time-for-a-new-model-2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/time-for-a-new-model-2 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:21:02 GMT It’s fast becoming a hard reality for many urban youth workers. Adding youth violence or gang intervention to their programming is now a necessity. How many who felt the call to work with at risk kids imagined it would mean head on confrontation with gang affiliated youth. Yet more and more Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth--gangs--and-god- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth--gangs--and-god- Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:29:30 GMT Youth, Gangs, and God. Are you concerned about the impact gangs are having on your ministry and the youth you serve? Do you struggle to make sense of why young people join gangs? Have you longed for a resource—written from a Christian perspective—that not only deciphers the signs, http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth--gangs--and-god-2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/youth--gangs--and-god-2 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:30:30 GMT Are you concerned about the impact gangs are having on your ministry and the youth you serve? Do you struggle to make sense of why young people join gangs? Have you longed for a resource—written from a Christian perspective—that not only deciphers the signs, symbols, language, and Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/how-s-your-ministry-impacted-2 http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/how-s-your-ministry-impacted-2 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:01:19 GMT Really, it is old news! Youth and gang related violence has reached every ethnic and economic class in America. Like crossover music – armed robberies, school campus shootings, home invasions, along with other heinous acts are occurring in neighborhoods where historically it just wasn’t http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/nexus-boston-launches-leadership-initiative http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/nexus-boston-launches-leadership-initiative Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:28:25 GMT On April 25 and 26, NeXus Boston hosted the DeVos seminar “Leading for Life” as the kick-off event to their twelve month leadership initiative, a replication of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI) curriculum. NeXus is a unique collaboration of six organizations, including a Announcement http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/school-s-out--summer-s-in http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/school-s-out--summer-s-in Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:42:35 GMT It used to be that as youths, we could be excited about the prospects of a fight. Usually fights were scheduled for after school or in some cases the very last day of class. There was a love for the sound of “the 3 o’clock bell” – we could count on a good exchange of blows Articles http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/safeyouth-org http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/safeyouth-org Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:45:52 GMT Youth and gang violence is once again on the rise. This is particularly evident in big cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia. It could be that you and other leaders in your cities are deeply concerned about addressing this problem. I believe you’ll find the website for the Resource Review http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/08-09-reload-tour http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/08-09-reload-tour Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:58:28 GMT Urban Youth Workers Training Event Dates and cities vary. See tour schedule at: www.reloadtour.org Events http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/collaboration-is-the-key-word-in-portland- http://www.dvuli.org/blog/post/collaboration-is-the-key-word-in-portland- Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:34:13 GMT When a group of DeVos graduates learned that survivors of the Katrina Hurricane would arrive in Portland, they quickly came together to begin to plan a concert to raise money for the families. More than 1,000 Louisiana residents were expected to come to Portland. DeVos graduates Wade Norris, Loren