Helping followers of Jesus disciple urban youth through

life-on-life mentoring relationships.

ministry vision


The Problem

Many of the youth in our city are spiritually lost, while also facing complex problems such as fatherlessness, poverty, and childhood trauma. Generational cycles of brokenness and dysfunction keep them from any kind of positive vision for their future. Tragically, many of these youth are also alone—they have few (if any) healthy adult role models walking with them through these challenges.



The Solution

Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and brokenhearted. He gives beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, praise for a faint spirit. More than that, Jesus works through His rescued ones to restore what sin has devastated for many generations! (see Isa. 61:1–4)


We believe that Jesus is still doing this work today as His Spirit-empowered followers make disciples. Because of this, our goal is to help followers of Jesus join Him in this work of making disciples through long-term, life-on-life mentoring relationships.



Our Approach

We run after-school programming at Hope Academy in order to create a safe context for these relationships to develop. Whether it's sharing a meal or playing games or studying God's Word, our desire is for youth to connect with a godly mentor who will walk through life with them for the long haul. 


Following Jesus is not easy. We want to not only tell youth about Jesus, we want to share life with them as we model for them what it means to be true disciples. 















gospel partnerships


REVIVE is a partnership of various followers of Jesus working together to reach the youth of our city because we believe that we can accomplish more together than separate. We work with like-minded local churches, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, with each playing various roles: sending volunteers; supporting financially; and/or providing coaching, training, and oversight.

revive staff

REVIVE Director

FRank Schmidt

Frank is happily married to Alyssa and is the proud father of three sons—Judah, Ezra, and Elijah. Frank and his family live in the Phillips Neighborhood. Together, they have been working with Minneapolis youth for over 12 years. In addition to leading REVIVE, he serves as an elder of Jubilee Community Church.

program coordinator

selah Glomski

Selah lives in South Minneapolis with her husband Noah and is in her third year of serving with REVIVE. As a Program Coordinator, she is helping to facilitate excellent, God-centered programming for our young ladies as well as supporting our female volunteers and continuing to invest in her mentees.

Program Coordinator Intern

tony dominguez

Tony grew up in South Minneapolis and started following Jesus while attending high school at Hope Academy. He has served with REVIVE since Fall 2019. As an intern, Tony is helping lead programming for our young guys while also mentoring several youth.

volunteer

If you are a follower of Jesus with a heart to invest in urban youth, you can serve at one of three levels:

Program Volunteer

Commit to serve at REVIVE weekly for one-year, seeking to have fun and get to know youth. We meet @ Hope Academy Tuesdays from 5:00–7:00pm.

Volunteer Mentor

Commit to serve weekly at REVIVE and consistently spend time with mentee outside of program time. We will provide ongoing coaching and support for you.

Mentor

Coach

Mature believers with experience discipling urban youth who commit to walking alongside other mentors.

support us

REVIVE is funded by generous ministry partners. If the Lord is leading you to partner with us financially, you may do so below. Under fund, please select "Revive.” Your gift will help us continue bringing the good news of Jesus to urban youth and equipping followers of Jesus to walk alongside them through life-on-life relationships.


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FAQ

  • Want to learn more? Please reach out!

    Email: frank@cityjoy.org

    Phone: (715) 937–0064

  • Click here to view our Affirmation of Faith. All REVIVE Staff and Volunteers joyfully embrace the truths of God's Word represented in this statement. 

  • We care deeply for both our youth and volunteers. At REVIVE, we work hard to create a safe environment for all to encounter Jesus, doing all that we can to prevent abuse. Learn more by reading our full Youth Protection Policy here.