Urban Youth Ministry Certification Program

Geographic Scope: Multiple locations including Online (Virtual), Houston (In-Person), New York City (In-Person), Kenya, and SEDUTH cohorts

Program Focus: Leadership development for youth ministry leaders in urban communities, building competencies in:

• Leadership
• Self-awareness
• Spiritual rhythms
• Strategic planning
• Ministry organization
• Discipleship
• Community engagement

Eligibility:

• Current youth ministry leaders or those involved in ministry
• Minimum attendance requirements (dismissal after 1-2 absences depending on cohort)
• Must maintain regular engagement in discussions and assignments

Program Details:

• Includes pre-work and post-work assignments
• Monthly video journal submissions required
• Group cohort-based learning model
• Covenant agreement required with commitments to attendance, confidentiality, and respectful engagement
• Certificate awarded upon completion

Geographic Scope: Primarily California (based at Santa Ana headquarters), with expansion to New York, Houston, Kenya, and online options

Contact Information:

• Phone: 800-734-8994
• Email: info@uywi.org
• Address: 2321 E. 4th St, Ste C607, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Application Process

1. Complete Certification Application Form including:
   • Personal information (name, email, phone, address)
   • Church/ministry/organization affiliation
   • Educational background
   • Demographic information
   • Ministry experience and role details
   • Number of years in ministry and youth served
   • Current ministry vocational status (full-time, bi-vocational, volunteer)
2. Essay/Narrative Questions:
   • Why do you want to enroll in the Certification Program?
   • How will your current ministry, professional, and personal responsibilities support your involvement?
   • Select level of support from ministry/profession/family
3. Financial Section:
   • Indicate payment method: Pay-in-full ($1,645) or Payment Plan ($1,735)
   • Pay $100 deposit (enrollment) or $50 deposit (alumni referral)
   • Authorize monthly auto-payments if applicable
   • Accept $35 fee for failed auto-payments
4. Referral Information:
   • How you heard about the program
   • If referred, name of person/organization
   • Identify other group members from same organization (for group discount)
   • Provide payment contact information if applicable
5. Agreement & Consent:
   • Sign Certification Program Covenant Agreement
   • Confirm understanding of attendance policy (>1 absence = dismissal)
   • Agree to final enrollment only after payment received
   • Consent to media release for photos, videos, and images in perpetuity
   • Provide T-shirt size preference (Heather Sapphire color)
   • Confirm accuracy of all information provided
6. Submission:
   • Complete online form
   • Type full name as electronic signature
   • Submit for review