Do Holistic Programs Matter When Raising Leaders From Urban Youth?
7/16/2012 By Lisa GintzThe research revealed that the relational influence and the spiritual/moral programs drew the young person forward in their spiritual growth. But what about the other domains City Life’s Holistic Community Development Model? How do Economic Literacy, Education, Civic Literacy and Basic Health and Safety effect the spiritual growth of a young urban leader? We discovered that these
MoreIncreased Internal Motivation in Urban Youth
7/2/2012 By Lisa GintzAccording to our Indigenous Leadership Research Project there are 3 main factors that help an urban teen transition from growing spiritual into living a ministry lifestyle; 1) relationships with true Mentors (discussed in detail here) 2) access to Leadership Opportunities (discussed in detail here). The last main factor is the development of urban youths’ own Internal Motivation. What
MoreInviting Urban Youth To Lead
6/25/2012 By Lisa GintzRemember, according to our Indigenous Leadership Research Project there are 3 main factors that help an urban teen transition from growing spiritual into living a ministry lifestyle. The first one, developing relationships with true Mentors was discussed in detail here. Now we are going to discuss the next factor: urban youth need access and be invited to participate in Leadership
MorePractical Tips for Transitioning from Role Models to True Mentorship
5/1/2012 By adminWritten by: Marvin Jacobo Those who claim the name of Christ are being watched ALL the time by the urban young people they are leading. Especially those of us who have the title of “leader” must be aware that every person in our ministry is a role model (called “exemplars” in the Indigenous Leadership Research Project) all the time. Exemplars can come in all kinds of shapes and sizes;
MoreKey Finding #2 - More Practical Tips
4/24/2012 By adminLast week we covered a first set of practical suggestions on how you can help urban youth turn negative life experiences into positive ones. This is an essential skill to see urban youth raised into leadership in their local context. This week, we will give you some ideas for your ministry team and your ministry program to reinforce these ideas. Equip your young people through
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