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    The 3 signs you're
    leading from a healthy place

    And what to keep doing so you stay there.

    You're carrying a lot, and when you're running that hard, it's easy to mistake surviving for leading well. In this free webinar, we'll walk through 3 signs that show you're actually leading from a healthy, sustainable place — plus what to keep doing so you stay there. Straight from the cohort that's trained 7,000+ leaders.

    Tuesday, September 8
    9 AM PT · 12 PM ET
    3 PM ET · 12 PM PT
    Online · Live + Replay
    With Vanessa Cruz, Tommy Nixon
    & Lenmarie Pascall
    Live Training

    Tuesday, September 8th

    12 PM ET / 9 AM PT · 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT

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    Health is not a luxuryLead from overflowRest is a discipline, not a rewardLead from healthHealth is not a luxuryLead from overflowRest is a discipline, not a rewardLead from health
    Real talk

    You're not lazy. You're not faithless.
    You're running on fumes — and still showing up.

    You're carrying young people the world has counted out. Doing it with limited resources, limited support, and more on your plate than anyone outside your community could understand. Bi-vocational. Under-funded. Always on.

    And you're still here — because the calling won't let you quit. But "still here" and "actually healthy" aren't the same thing. Here's how to know the difference — and keep leading well.

    What you'll learn — in 45 minutes

    Three Signs You're
    A Healthy Leader

    01
    You can rest without the guilt.

    Sabbath isn't something you just preach — it's something you practice. You can slow down without feeling like you're letting God or your kids down, because you know rest is part of the work.

    We'll cover: Knowing your Design
    02
    You're leading from overflow, not empty.

    Your own soul is being filled before you pour into others. You've built rhythms that keep you replenished — so you give from a full place, not a depleted one.

    We'll cover: Creating Healthy Rhythms
    03
    The calling feels like a gift.

    The thing that once lit you up still does. You're not just going through the motions — you're engaged, energized, and able to name what you're feeling before it runs you.

    We'll cover: Leading from Values
    You'll walk away with
    The real reason urban ministry leaders burn out and the early warning signs most of us ignore until it's too late.
    One daily, weekly & monthly rhythm you can start this week — no retreat required
    Language to name what you're feeling — so it stops running you in the background
    Who's teaching

    Leaders who've been
    where you are.

    Lenmarie Pascall
    Lenmarie Pascall
    Director of Leader Development & Recruiting

    Over 15 years of experience working with youth in NYC. Passion for soul care, juvenile justice and leadership development. Alumni of Urban Youth Workers Certification program and facilitator.

    Tommy Nixon
    Tommy Nixon
    Chief Executive Officer

    Former founding pastor and nonprofit ED. Spends his life helping urban leaders lead from a place of depth with God — not depletion.

    Vanessa Cruz
    Vanessa Cruz
    Director of Community & Leader Relations

    10+ years working with foster and at-risk youth. Co-Facilitator for Urban Youth Worker Certification program where she helps lead and equip high-capacity urban leaders.

    7,000
    Leaders trained
    300K
    Youth reached
    415+
    Cohort graduates
    31
    Cohorts led
    ★★★★★

    "While attending UYWI, we finally felt seen and understood. It's rare to find people who truly get our unique challenges."

    AJ
    Annika John
    Servant Partners · San Jose, CA
    ★★★★★

    "I've been deeply blessed by the connections formed through my cohort and continue to draw on their wisdom and support."

    TS
    Taylor Sims
    Revelation COGIC · Los Angeles, CA
    ★★★★★

    "UYWI helped us create a model that goes beyond events and numbers to focus on genuine discipleship."

    JM
    John Miranda
    El Camino Church · Los Angeles, CA
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    Hosted by Vanessa Cruz, Tommy Nixon & Lenmarie Pascall