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...
We at Arizona Urban Youth Excel (UYE) are overflowing with gratitude! Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support from our amazing community at Brushstrokes & Blessings, we were able to raise over $35,000! This incredible sum will directly impact the lives of...
At Urban Youth Excel (UYE), we believe in the transformative power of Jesus Christ in the lives of inner-city youth. Our mission goes beyond simply inviting them to church; it’s about meeting them “in the fields,” where they are, and building genuine...
Winter break is over and ministry is already in high gear! We’ve been zooming all over, visiting high schools and junior highs, throwing awesome events, and diving deep into Bible studies. This post is your backstage pass to some of the fun we’ve been...
This past December, we took dozens of highschool students to winter camp hosted by Young Life in Williams, Arizona. One conviction that animates UYE’s efforts on high school campuses is the belief that Jesus meets our students where they are. He pursues them in...
