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Darrell Williams is truly a next generation urban leader. He models what few urban leaders have been able to achieve as he masterfully blends his love for God, his passion for youth ministry, and his commitment to administrative excellence. He is the real deal! The face of urban youth ministry would truly be transformed in cities across the country if we had a hundred courageous leaders just like him.
Dr. Larry Acosta, President/Founder, Urban Youth Workers Institute, Los Angeles, CA
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Darrell Williams has clearly identified the greatest needs of our frontline urban youth workers, and is using his experience, enthusiasm, and spiritual wisdom to help meet those needs in a truly relational way. We need more youth-minded "old heads" just like him!
Bart Campolo, National Youth Speaker, Founder & Chaplain, Mission Year
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Darrell Williams is a powerful force for the Kingdom of God as he is reaching, reclaiming, and restoring this generation for the cause of Christ. Darrell has prophetic insights, he's a gifted teacher, a convicting speaker and an extraordinary connector of youth and youth leaders. He is the truth, when it comes to a pure unadulterated Youth Pastor. I can think of no better example of what a real Youth Pastor should look like, think like, and be like than that of Minister Darrell Williams. He is the Bomb!
Phil Jackson, Pastor of "The House Church" Chicago's first all Youth and Young Adult Hip-Hop Church, National Youth Speaker & Author, The Hip Hop Church
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Darrell Williams is a gift to the body of Christ! Through years of service and support in a myriad of ministries, Darrell has garnered the essential skills that make him an invaluable ally in the kingdom. It has been my pleasure and gain to work along side Darrell over the past 5 years and I can truly say that he is definitely one of the top key players in Urban Youth Ministry. He has been the glue for the National Network of Urban Youth Workers and his family is a blessing to know.
Fred Lynch, National Youth Speaker for Youth Specialties & Urban Youth Workers Institute
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Darrell Williams has heart, passion, and vision for not only urban youth ministry, but also for the holistic and professional development of the urban youth worker. He is committed to building capacity within the local urban church in his area of influence to reach this generation. I praise God for his work!
Efrem Smith, Senior Pastor, The Sanctuary Covenant Church
Member of Youth Specialties CORE Training Team & Author, Raising Up Young Heroes/The Hip Hop Church
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Darrell Williams is one of this country's best Youth Pastors and Ministry Administrator bar none. His ability to communicate to leaders makes him a real blessing to the body of Christ. His structured approach makes him easy to follow and he always has lots of information to share with his peers. He also has been blessed with a heart that cares for the flock of youth that God has given him, I see this by the way he relates with young people and the time and creativity he puts into his ministry. I am very pleased to call him a friend and peer.
Peyton Gray, Evangel Cathedral, Boot Camp National Youth Conference Coordinator
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Darrell Williams brings a high level of professionalism and competence to any project, event, or relationship he is connected to. He has a deep understanding of "below-the-surface" issues related to urban youth ministry which is enhanced by his commitment to excellence, his love for people, and his passion for God's kingdom. The Washington DC Reload Training would not have been the success it was without his gifts. The Urban Youth Workers Institute has an open invitation for Darrell to share his knowledge with others at our annual conference and we're glad he's on our team!
Carla Lafayette, Executive Director of Training & Events, Urban Youth Workers Institute
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Darrell Williams is a breath of fresh air. His enthusiasm and excitment, and genuine love for this Hip-Hop Generation have blessed many up and down the
East Coast. He is a major resource, who is constantly digging and prodding trying to stay on top of the culture and generating information that is useful
and helpful to his many ministry partners. The time Min. Williams spends making sure that youth workers are prepared and young people are fed, is an
encouragement to me. As an experienced youth worker I can honestly say, Min. Darrell Williams is one of the top voices on urban youth ministry in this
country. I am glad that I am able to call on him, as a resource and a partner in ministry.
Tyrone Nelson, Former Director of Youth and Evangelism for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia
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Darrell Williams serves as one of the nation’s top youth ministry resources. With his landmark research on urban youth culture, he will now serve as one of our preeminent hip-hop ministry experts as well. Absorb any and every resource he provides, if you desire to understand today’s youth culture, but personally consult with him if you really want to know why he is so respected – and his information is so valuable.
Michael Chatman, National Youth Communicator
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Darrell Williams has been an immense resource for Interlinc as we've begun tailoring a special Youth Leaders Only subscription to urban youth workers. He has a keen sense of the contemporary Christian music scene and his positive attitude and humble spirit make him a joy to work with. He has blessed us indeed!
Glen Allen Green, Production Manager, Interlinc Christian Music Resources
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Comments from the Reload San Diego Urban Youth Worker Training Experience
Between sitting in on your workshop and soaking up the closing message you shared to the San Diego RELOAD audience, I am a better person today. I know that sounds pretty dramatic, but God really used you to bless, inspire, and even slap me upside the head! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do not only for UYWI, which is huge, but even more so for all you do for the youth and youth leaders in your community. I pray God keeps pouring his heart and energy into you, because you just naturally pour it out over everyone who comes in contact with you!
Carolyn Jones, Director of Marketing Promotions, Urban Youth Workers Institute
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Comments from Kings Apostle Youth Conference
Minister Darrell was an outstanding and motivating speaker. He did the maximum with the alloted time but really needed more time to complete the session. This workshop has been beneficial to me and my leadership. I'm leaving with a new vision, excitement, and productivity in my heart. The workshop was awesome! He has given me a new light and vision for our ministry and we will definitely stay in touch.
Church Youth Leader
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Comments from Ebenezer Baptist Church
Thanks so much for sowing into my team today. I really appreciate your willingness to develop effective youth leaders in urban youth ministry. As I shared, I have big dreams and visions for Ebenezer and I pray that your words, spirit and experiences fell on great ground today. We will have you back again for sure.
LeVar A. Jones, Youth Pastor
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Comments from Capital Christian Fellowship
Your seminar was monstrously good this weekend. We had a blast! I’m really going to impress upon my other leaders that they missed a serious opportunity. We will definitely be having you and your wife out sometime next year when I’ve got some more leaders on board. Until then, we’ll be working on implementing some of the things we heard Saturday.
Pastor TC, Youth Pastor
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Comments from the Urban Youth Workers Institute National Conference
I just wanted to say thank you for your leadership and teaching in the seminar on "Discipling Young Men" at the UYWI this past weekend. I work with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Cal State Los Angeles, an urban, commuter 4-year University here in Los Angeles. A few years ago I shifted our small group structure to have a men's group, which had been pretty fruitful earlier on. Your seminar, however, was really helpful in clarifying and strengthening my understanding on how God wants to work in young men through my ministry. So thank you very much.
Scott McLane, La Fe Servant Leadership Team Leader
The workshop was very, very helpful and I will be able to take a lot of this back with me. One of the best parts of the class was the interactive process because there was a ton of knowledge in the class. I am challenged to be more prayed up and committed. I was one of only 3 females and I believe you addressed our concerns. The man is anointed and his humility speaks volumes of wisdom. The workshop was very informative, had great ideas, and I like the way you conveyed your personal experiences along with lots of useful ideas. I walked away with many ideas for resources to use in urban bible studies so thanks for sharing. You are a great speaker, provided good information and resources, as well as great biblical principles.
Workshop Participants
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Comments from the Foursquare International Church Convention & Urban Impact Conference
This workshop was very insightful and well presented. All of what was said greatly widened my view of approaching our youth today. The topic is relevant and can be taught again at future conferences. Overall, the information was very good, very helpful, and life changing.
Workshop Participants
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Comments from Reid Temple AME Church
Minister Darrell, the Youth Leadership Workshop that you and Sister Veronica conducted at Reid Temple A. M. E. Church was a blessing to all of us. The workshop entitled, The Advantage of Using Music and Videos in Youth Ministry helped some of our youth workers understand the necessity of continually making changes in youth ministry to remain effective and relevant. Youth workers at our church were equipped, empowered, and enlightened by the wealth of information that both of you shared with us on last Saturday. Many of our Youth workers have already started using some of the resources that you made available to us. Thank both of you for arming us with ammunition that will help us win the battle for this generation. This workshop is a must for youth pastors, teachers, youth leaders or anyone else serious about ministry to this current generation!
Rev. Cary James, Youth & Young Adult Pastor
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Comments from the Virginia Baptist General Convention Youth Conference
Minister Darrell is a very excellent speaker and was very helpful with resources concerning our youth today. I was very thankful to be a part of his presentation. May God continue to use him through the Youth Ministry.
Rev. James E. Watson, Pastor
Minister Williams was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information, not to mention he was very organized. God spoke to my heart the entire time you spoke. Knowledge and wisdom was just coming to mind on what we can do better with our youth ministry. You have really enlightened me and encouraged me to do more for our youth. Overall, the information was excellent and a true blessing.
Youth Ministry Director
Minister Darrell really spoke to us in the way we talk. He knew what to say for everything. He has a unique, creative, and down to earth style of teaching. I thank him for the message and on the scale of 1 to 4 with 4 being the best, I give him a 10.
Minister Darrell is a very good teacher, especially in the way he presents the material to us, in a way we could understand. The session was very good because he told us the truth, it was fun, and I hope to hear him again.
Teen Workshop Participants
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Comments from the Boot Camp National Youth Conference
My wife and I really enjoyed the Leadership workshop that you did at Evangel Cathedral. Your ministry helped open our eyes to a lot of materials and tools that are much needed for Youth ministry. We are the new Youth directors at our church and we are practically building the Youth ministry from the ground up. The information you provided was very informative, like the websites with all of the information about, (teen teaching videos, and other youth aides). We joined the Alliance and we feel good to have the support of your ministry. Also, we looked at the Alliance website and saw that you have other workshops. We will be asking you in the near future to come out and do a workshop for the Youth workers in the ministry. Again, thanks for dedication to the Lord and your humble spirit. We pray the peace of God will continue to be evident in your ministry.
God Bless
Youth Director
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Comments from Baltimore District AME Church School Convention
I want to thank you very much for walking in your gift. The Youth Leadership Workshop you conducted at this year's Church School Convention for the Baltimore District A. M. E. Church Schools was a blessing. This was my second time sitting in on your workshop, and I still got new revelations. You talked about the Youth Leader needing to love what they do. This in particular really grabbed my heart and my attention. You also stated, "How can you work with young people without the love." As one of the leaders of the Mt. Calvary Church School and a Youth Leader at Mt. Calvary, I now know that I must not only pray for God to send us willing workers, but vessels who love the children. I also know many of those in attendance at the workshop were encouraged, educated, and blessed. I could tell by the questions they were asking.
Peace and Blessings,
Sister Lisa Mears, Assistant Superintendent & Convention Host
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Comments from New Life Christian Fellowship Church of Virginia
Hello Min. Darrell & Veronica. You two just blessed us beyond measure. At our re-cap meeting on Sunday, everyone was saying how they appreciated your openness, wisdom, and counsel.
Some things you shared shook me as a leader. I am responsible before God to acton those things. Thanks again for imparting to us what we needed when we needed it.
Brenda Dennie, Youth Minister
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Comments from Rapture Cathedral Youth Ministry
It is with great joy that I was chosen to send you a thank you and follow up to the workshop you conducted at Rapture Cathedral for Exalted Youth Ministries. The workshop was awesome. The information was real and fresh. Your presentation style was laid back, but full of authority and knowledge. We look forward to you conducting another workshop in the future. The workshop was a blessing to our ministry because it confirmed several concepts that the Director was trying to convey to the staff. It brought it home and they were convicted. Because of the workshop, several of the staff was in attendance at the Hip Hop Concert that evening. What a blessing to see them come and support the youth. Another staff person asked for a special anointing on Sunday so that he would be more effective in the ministry. It brought tears to our eyes. Last, but not least, the Director was appointed to Youth Pastor on Sunday. Boy, talk about the fruits of your labor. Again, thank you for keeping it real and being a wealth of information and encouragement.
Sister Lynne Edwards, Secretary Exalted Youth Ministries
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Comments from First Baptist Church of Sterling
Hello Darrell and Veronica. The both of you are an awesome team and God is really using you to help bring a new perspective to Youth ministry. The Youth workers at our church are so excited and really appreciate the wealth of information that you shared with us this past Saturday. Some of the Youth workers work in the church summer camp and will be using some of the materials that you made available to us. My wife and I really want to thank the both of you from the bottom of our hearts for being "REAL" with us and putting it all out on the line. We know that we have a big road ahead of us as the leaders of our Youth ministry, but God has used your ministry to help make our jobs a lot easier. I started using the talk sheets and they are a life saver. We plan to purchase videos and other media tools to assist us in Youth ministry. We will continue to pray that God will show his favor on your lives and once again thanks for all you do. Your commitment to the Body of Christ is testimony of how God is raising up true leaders in these last and evil days. Once again, God bless you, Veronica and Joshua Caleb and may the Peace of the Lord always comfort your ministry.
Deacon Shawn & Tera Jackson, Youth Directors
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Comments from First Baptist Church North Brentwood
To God Be The Glory for the wonderful blessing we received through both of you. Thank you seems so inadequate to express our appreciation for the professional and godly manner in which you shared your vast knowledge and resources with our youth advisors at our annual retreat. Your presentation opened a new chapter in youth ministry at our church. Your willingness to share information and provide a network of tools and other resources for youth ministry is to be commended. May God continue to bless you both in your ministry and expand your territory so that others may be blessed through you.
Thanks again and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Keith W. Byrd, Sr., Assistant to the Pastor
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Comments from Mount Calvary AME Church
I can't say thank you enough. The youth leaders are still talking about the wealth of knowledge you all poured into our lives to be for ever changed! I even had one worker state that she can now see the vision clearly that God gave me to bring every youth ministry under one umbrella. Again thank you both. And I really couldn't pay you for the direction and encouragement you have been to me as a youth minister, but the honorarium was a small token of my love and appreciation for what you both do so unselfishly.
Thanks and may God continue to Bless you!
Tracey Victor-Butler, Youth Minister
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Comments from Asbury Towneck United Methodist Church
We were truly blessed by the information that you presented at the workshop. We are already looking at our youth program and will be implementing some ideas you gave us. The other youth workers who attended are already asking when will you be back. They are still talking about how easy it was to talk with you and your wife and how humble the two of you are. I would also like to thank you for bringing your gospel music collection along and sharing it with us. The two youth who heard it were really enjoying it too.
Thank you and God Bless
Pedro McKee, Youth Ministry Council Coordinator
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Comments from Abyssenia Baptist Church
Praise the Lord! We were blessed beyond measure. The information we received was very beneficial and enlightening. It was a blessing to all who were present. I applaud you for the good work you are doing. May God bless you and your wife abundantly!
Thank you and God Bless
Antoine Norris, Youth/Young Adult Minister
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Comments about the Mid-Atlantic Urban Youth Workers Conference
Hey Darrell! Last weekend was awesome! Our Youth Leaders are so excited, encouraged and thankful that we were able to attend and receive so much wisdom and information from such anointed Youth Ministers. Also, to be able to meet and network with other folks who have a passion for youth is invaluable. Thank you so much for your obedience to God and your willingness to be used in the ministry of Youth leaders for such a time as this!
God Bless Ya!
Lisa Maynor, Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Church, Youth Minister
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Comments from Calvary Baptist Church
We really enjoyed the conference and it is always good for other people to confirm some things that you have already been saying. I appreciate you and your wife and enjoyed how you shared the workshop responsibility.
Dorothea James, Youth Minister
