UrbanPromise International

Fellowships with UrbanPromise International include two key components: a one-year internship with UrbanPromise and The School of Entrepreneurial Leadership.

The UrbanPromise School of Entrepreneurial Leadership (UPSEL) was developed to prepare leaders for initiating youth-serving ministries in their home communities.  During your year with UrbanPromise, you will participate in training related to Leadership and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Development.  This will include a variety of formal classes, project development, and practical leadership activities. 

• Classes are primarily lead by Dr. Bruce Main and the Director of International Programs, Lindsey Markelz.  Other professionals are invited to lead classes related to their area of expertise.  Class themes will include a variety of subjects from theoretical concepts about management and organizational development to practical steps toward initiating a new ministry.
•  Project Development – During the year, students will have the opportunity to develop proposals for new ministries (or new projects supporting existing UPI affiliate ministries).  Students are guided through the proposal development process including developing mission and vision, goals and objectives, and a budget.  All proposals will be considered by the UrbanPromise International board of directors. 
• Practical Leadership – This includes a variety of activities as opportunities arise.  Interns visit churches regularly to tell people about the work of UPI and to assist in generating support for existing ministries.   Interns have opportunities to share their personal stories and testimonies.  Interns also engage in leadership activities that are integrated into their day-to-day work as interns.