Last week, we asked for your prayers as we headed to winter camp with 55 students and 7 leaders from our schools. And boy, did God answer! We’re thrilled to share that 50 of our 55 students gave their lives to Jesus for the first time or recommitted their lives to...
Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough? Or like no one understood you? Maybe you’ve felt lost or alone. Many young people feel this way, and it can be tough to know where to turn. That’s where youth ministry comes in. Youth ministry is a...
Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong anywhere? It’s a tough feeling, especially for teenagers. That’s why Arizona Urban Youth Excel (UYE) is here. We’re a nonprofit that helps at-risk teens find a sense of belonging and support. What is...
Have you ever thought about who you look up to? When you were little, maybe it was your mom or dad. As you got older, it might have been a friend, a sports star, or even a singer. We all follow someone or something. It’s like we’re drawn to people or...
Imagine being asked to mentor a group of teenagers. You might think, “Wait, how can I relate to them? Things have changed so much since I was their age!” It’s true, the world teens navigate today is different from ours. But here’s the good...
Greetings from UYE! We’re excited to share some updates about our summer activities and the incredible young people we’re journeying with. Building Faith Beyond the Campfire At UYE, our commitment goes beyond summer camps. While these camps offer a...
