y clear to Nathaniel that he appreciated his honesty. Michael and countless of other urban students need student workers to see urban areas the way Jesus saw Nathaniel—through an honest assessment of what’s going on in our urban areas.
Urban Youth Workers Institute (UYWI) exists for the soul purpose of: “Training leaders, who train leaders, who transform youth.” We seek to walk alongside youth workers who work with Urban Youth in any capacity. Maina Mwaura brings you this first article in the series. He is from the great state of Georgia. He serves as the student pastor at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. Maina is one of thousands of youth leaders who partner daily with UYWI. UYWI will provide over 54 one-day and half-day trainings nationally for those looking to be more effective in 2011. One will be coming to your back door soon! Check us out at www.uywi.org