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DVULI The DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI) mission is to equip Christian leaders who serve urban youth with transformative leadership tools.

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As part of our CityCollective webinar series, our very own Matu Taylor (Los Angeles 2019) is moderating a webinar on bal...
10/09/2026

As part of our CityCollective webinar series, our very own Matu Taylor (Los Angeles 2019) is moderating a webinar on balance and self-care this month!

📣: Stay Aware of Self-Care
🗓️: Wednesday, October 14
🕰️: Noon ET

Before burnout forces you to slow down, make space to pay attention to what’s happening within you. A healthy leader is the prerequisite for a transformed neighborhood!

Join Matu and come ready to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that you don’t have to pour from an empty cup.

🔗 Register at https://www.citycollectiveseries.com/event/stay-aware-of-selfcare (link in bio)

This webinar series is in partnership with World Impact, CCDA, and ReframeYouth.

10/08/2026

🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉

Annual Alumni Survey grand prize winner: Alton Hardy (Grand Rapids 2006)

✈️ Alton has won round-trip transportation to Orlando, Florida, to attend the DVULI 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2028! 🎊

Thanks to all alumni who completed the survey so far. There are more prizes to come! If you have not completed the survey, check your inbox and get your name in the hat!

The survey email was sent on October 7. Can't find it? Check your spam folder. 📧

⏰Final survey drawing deadline is this Monday, October 12.

🏆 More winners will be announced next week!

09/29/2026

DVULI alumni,

Check your inboxes for our Annual Alumni Survey and don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the
DVULI story.

⏰ It takes 5 minutes.

If you complete it by Wednesday, September 30, you'll be entered to win a free trip to Orlando in 2028 for our 30th Anniversary Celebration. 🌴

Let's get it done!

The DVULI staff regrets to announce that Susan Newton (Birmingham 2001) went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 20...
09/26/2026

The DVULI staff regrets to announce that Susan Newton (Birmingham 2001) went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2026.

Affectionately known as “Mama Newton,” Susan was passionate about ministering to young people in the greater Birmingham area.

As a DVULI alum, Susan always stayed connected. She cherished her DVULI experience and attended the reunions.

Susan leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 52 years, Lorenzo Newton; four children and eight grandchildren.

🍃 It was a busy spring and summer for several DVULI alumni professionally and personally.🌟 Here are a few updates!Peter ...
09/23/2026

🍃 It was a busy spring and summer for several DVULI alumni professionally and personally.

🌟 Here are a few updates!

Peter Bishop (Detroit 2011) was named Executive Director of Detroit Metro Youth for Christ, succeeding his father, Dale Bishop (Youth for Christ 2009).

Elijah McCutcheon (Columbus 2026) earned a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Antioch University.

Aaron Wilson (Washington DC 2011) exchanged wedding vows with the now Dr. Crystal Wilson.

T-awannda Piper (Chicago 2007) earned her Doctor of Education with a concentration in educational leadership from High Point University.

Join us in congratulating our alumni on their awesome milestones and achievements! 👏

📚 Enid Almanzar(New York City 2010) began a new role as Executive Director and Publisher of SPERO, a publishing imprint ...
08/28/2026

📚 Enid Almanzar(New York City 2010) began a new role as Executive Director and Publisher of SPERO, a publishing imprint of OneHope.

Enid expressed how honored she is to step into this position, adding, “At its core, Spero Books is about Scripture—creating resources that form leaders, strengthen the Church, and advance the Gospel around the world.”

She explained, “Even the name carries meaning. Spero means 'I hope.' Not wishful thinking, but a confident expectation that leads to transformation.”

👏 Join us in applauding Enid and encouraging her in ministry!

08/17/2026

Legacy Conference 2026 is here!

If you're in or around any of these five locations, don't miss your opportunity to be further equipped to make disciples in your community!

Join a Legacy Conference in:
📍Chicago - 8.22.2026
📍Los Angeles - 9.26.2026
📍Houston - 10.17.2026
📍Miami - 11.21.2026
📍Phoenix - 12.5.2026

Incredible keynote speakers and interactive breakout sessions facilitated by ministry experts will offer you the chance to refill your cup and upgrade your network.

DVULI alumni, please take advantage of the scholarship opportunities!

Register here: https://buff.ly/rmUuQ4X

08/05/2026

👑 Kingdom Building Takes Work

It takes collaboration.

It takes resources. ✝️

We know that, which is why we've partnered with Urban Youth Workers Institute to create the Urban Youth Worker Training tour, with sessions in-person nationwide.

Detroit, you're up first.

Come out this Saturday, August 8 at Central Detroit Christian from 8 a.m. to be equipped and poured into by expert youth workers and a community of peers.

Don't do this work alone. Register here and come hangout with us: https://buff.ly/6N45OAI

Tour Dates:
📍Detroit - Aug. 8, 2026
📍Miami - Sep. 19, 2026
📍Phoenix - Oct. 3, 2026
📍Cleveland - Oct. 10, 2026
📍Louisville - Oct. 24, 2026
📍Atlanta - Nov. 7, 2026
📍New York City - Nov. 14, 2026
📍Los Angeles - Dec. 12, 2026

08/05/2026

👑 Kingdom Building Takes Work

It takes collaboration.

It takes resources. ✝️

We know that, which is why we’ve partnered with to create the Urban Youth Worker Training tour, with sessions in-person nationwide.

Detroit, you’re up first.

Come out this Saturday, August 8 at Central Detroit Christian from 8 a.m. to be equipped and poured into by expert youth workers and a community of peers.

Don’t do this work alone. Register at the link in our bio an come hangout with us.

Tour Dates:
📍Detroit - Aug. 8, 2026
📍Miami - Sep. 19, 2026
📍Phoenix - Oct. 3, 2026
📍Cleveland - Oct. 10, 2026
📍Louisville - Oct. 24, 2026
📍Atlanta - Nov. 7, 2026
📍New York City - Nov. 14, 2026
📍Los Angeles - Dec. 12, 2026

🏈 Nobles Darby IV (Cleveland 2023) made local and national news for his work facilitating the inaugural Cleveland for Ch...
07/28/2026

🏈 Nobles Darby IV (Cleveland 2023) made local and national news for his work facilitating the inaugural Cleveland for Christ event in partnership with FCA Cleveland in June.

As part of the event, Nobles publicly baptized several Cleveland Browns (NFL) players in the presence of their teammates, families, and members of the community.

“It wasn’t the great suggestion,” Nobles remarked to Fox News' Lara Trump afterwards. “Jesus wasn’t asking us to consider or think about making disciples. He indeed commanded us through his authority and through his power to make disciples of all men, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

Nobles further stated, “I would challenge any believer—God didn’t call us to just fellowship one with another. He called us to be the light in the darkness. So let’s get out there and shine more of that light, all for the glory of God.”

Nobles serves as chaplain for the Cleveland Browns, in addition to serving in the same role for the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA).

Nice work, Nobles!

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