Art Erickson
Raised in Chicago near the projects, Art moved to St. Paul, MN to attend Bethel University. After committing his life to Jesus Christ, he was challenged to change geographies into communities, working together with a transformational vision and plans, he founded Urban Ventures Foundation. Art and community leaders have achieved changed lives, families, and communities in a changed city, resulting in a transformation brand used around the world. Art’s leadership/founder positions include Young Life, Urban Ventures, and other Leadership Foundations in the last 5 decades. Today’s effort is a worldwide movement to effectively move from chaos to order by creatively working together with Neighborhood Organizations, NGO’s, City Governments, Corporations, Faith Leaders, and Educators. Art also serves as an academic instructor at several seminaries and universities.
