Impact & Results

Measuring the impact of the DVULI ensures that the mission is being fulfilled and the program is seeing sustainability in the lives and ministries of our alumni. Every ten years DVULI utilizes a third-party research firm to conduct an evaluation of our alumni. The results of these studies are published in the following reports.

  • Nes Espinosa

    Watch Nes' Story

    Nes Espinosa (Philadelphia 2002) shares how he was "blown away" by his DVULI experience, including how the program developed his identity and calling.

  • Impact Stories

    Hear about DVULI's impact

    Alumni share the impact of the DVULI training in their lives.

  • Impact After 20 Years

    Watch our 20 year reunion roundtable

    During the reunion celebrating 20 years of DVULI, seven alumni reflect on how their DVULI training experience led to significant “life markers” in their lives, marriages, and ministries.

Impact By The Numbers

  • 93%invest in the development of other leaders
  • 82%said they manage change by working collaboratively
  • 73%regularly ask youth to take a role in planning and implementing ministry activities

Alumni Benefits

Graduates of the 15-month training are offered a lifetime of relationship with DVULI staff and alumni nationally. Staff make annual contact to all alumni to ensure those who remain in youth work are equipped with sustainability tools and resources. In addition, alumni are given access to seed grants to collaborate locally and offer supplementary trainings to urban youth leaders in their community.

DVULI alumni benefits package includes and is not limited to:

  • DVULI training materials
  • 1 on 1 coaching
  • Reunion Events
  • Networking
  • Training and development via follow up grants
  • Replication of DVULI training for adults and youth
  • Personal counseling
  • RightNow Media account
  • Journal (lifetime supply)

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    2004, 2005, 2006
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    Testimonial

    DVULI was revolutionary. At first it was overwhelming because it shined a light on so many things that I could do differently. As I began to walk it out and trust the process, I realized that I was receiving some tools that were not just for today. They were intended to be a treasure trove that I would be living out of for the rest of my life.

    Kim Kossie-MckeeHouston 2005