Fuller Youth Institute

Have you ever wondered what happens in an FYI cohort? This year leaders from over 40 churches heard from Soong-Chan Rah (Fuller Seminary Professor) and Ahren Samuel (FYI Multicultural Project Assistant) on the importance of culture and storytelling within intercultural ministry and how, in the midst of all its beauty and complexity, it is a reflection of the imago Dei and mission of God. Rah challenged us to live into Revelation 7:9 as we learn from and embrace today's young ...people, who embody and experience more diversity than any previous generation. How does the passage impact your approach to ministry? https://Fulleryouthinstitute.org/cohort

The younger generation hasn’t given up on God, but may have given up on a church that doesn't allow them to bring their whole selves. What if we told you there are steps your church can take to retain and engage young people like never before? Read on to find out more!

We loved this series the Young Life Leader Blog did on Sticky Faith Innovation! Thank you for sharing how compassion, creativity, and courage have played a part in your new season of ministry. As always, we are honored to walk alongside you, as you walk alongside your young people. If you haven’t gotten your copy of Sticky Faith Innovation yet, grab one now while it's on sale in our shop!... https://shop.fulleryouthinstitute.org See more

Are you currently leading our Faith in an Anxious World curriculum? Here’s a preview trailer that makes it easy to send to your students and introduce them to the material, right here through Facebook. Make sure to save the video, so it's easy to find and share whenever you need it! ... If you’re new to this curriculum and would like to know more, visit us at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/anxiousworld.

One million young people are leaving the church every year, and we need to understand why. Thankful for this important conversation on the latest Urban Youth Workers Institute podcast with Alma Lizzette Cardenas-Rodriguez, who happened to complete an Urban Youth Workers Certificate from Fuller Seminary!

Why innovation? Innovation is the posture you and youth ministry need. It’s an intentional way to draw on the compassion, creativity, and courage you and your ministry leaders already have, bringing the best of who you are to the teenagers you care about.... It’s a way to remain committed to serving teenagers in the ways that they say they need you the most. And it’s a commitment to not only doing good ministry but also becoming a healthier team in the process. Know that we’re here with you to innovate youth ministry together. https://StickyFaithInnovation.com/training

Neighboring well. Not only is it good for our nation, it’s good for young people also. Here are conversation starters you and your students can use as you discern together how to be the best neighbors in a divided nation.

Don’t fear change in your ministry. Lead it. Sticky Faith Innovation will guide your compassion, creativity, and courage as you cultivate a youth ministry that can respond to the changing needs of your young people. Get your copy today at StickyFaithInnovation.com

The work is far from overwhat part are you playing? Here are helpful resources for the long journey toward equality. https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/dont-be-a-bystander

The silence of our friends can speak volumes. Today on the blog, FYI Director Brad Griffin shares a message from the heart, offering 5 actions White youth ministry leaders can take to do something about racism and White supremacy today.

"We can’t assume that things will change. We have to make sure we’re teaching the next generation how to be better citizens to live for the kingdom of God." Get insight from Garrison Hayes and more ministry leaders on how we can accompany young people as we collectively process, grieve, and take action against racial injustice.

We took a moment this week to celebrate the release of our latest book, Sticky Faith Innovation. So many compassionate, creative, and courageous youth leaders participated in our innovation cohorts, tried and tested new ideas, and shared their stories to create a guide that can help us all respond to the changing needs of young people. Youth leaders, we believe in you. Want to know more about Sticky Faith Innovation? Find it in our bookstore: http://ow.ly/dWmy50D7v8D