Being a Change Agent

Amy Williams speaks to urban youth workers in General Session 2 about "Being a Change Agent" at the UYWI National Conference 2015

O'Reilly Factor Interview

Amy Williams, Gang Intervention Specialist and Youth Ministry Advocate, discussing the violence in Chicago, the reasons behind it and what we can do to alleviate some of the bleeding.

Remember the Prisoner

Join Amy, her mentee Jonathan Sanchez and others on an eye-opening journey from Alcatraz Island to Raleigh NC to Chicago to understand a Christian response to incarceration.

Walking Life With High Risk Youth Mentoring Approaches and Strategies (2014)

This workshop will focus on the simplicity and complexities of what it means to “walk life with a young person," mentoring high risk youth (ex: gang-involved youth, youth in the justice system, substance abusers) and more.

CCDA 2014 Plenary Session

Creating Social and Relational Impact in Flourishing Communities -2014 CCDA National Conference -Raleigh, NC

"Know Thy Neighbor"

Listen to Amy share at Wheaton College's Chapel as she discusses what it means to know and love your neighbor.

Porch Swing Life

Join Amy at her favorite spot at the Crib de Hope in Chicago. Then follow her #PorchSwingLife blog at porchswinglifechicago.blogspot.com.

Mentoring: Walking Life with Young People

Mentoring and discipleship are two very powerful tools for every youth worker, but what's the difference between the two? Amy Williams breaks it down and sheds light on what makes an effective mentor. Learn from how to effectively mentor young people and allow God to shape the young people are privileged to love on.

Staying on the Block to Reach Youth in Your Community

What does outreach look like? Taking ministry outside the four walls of the church has to be more than an event, it has to become a lifestyle. Hear straight from the Hope Dealer, Amy Williams on 4 things that need to change in order for you to do outreach and reach young people in your community.

Urban Youth Ministry Today

Amy Williams and Graham Hill discuss urban youth ministry, and serving teens involved in gangs, the juvenile justice system, and on probation and parole.

Mentoring High Risk Youth: YS Idea Lab with Amy Williams

With years of experience serving kids in gang neighborhoods and fighting for the rights of incarcerated youth, Amy Williams knows every aspect of mentoring high-risk youth. In this YS Idea Lab from the National Youth Workers Convention, Amy breaks down a few ways she serves these types of kids, and she leaves us with some incredible encouragement for the hard work of ministry.