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Unity Church: Transforming Detroit Neighborhoods Through World Impact
Micah and Megan Williams, equipped by World Impact’, have planted a church in their Detroit suburb that never had a church before. They go beyond the church walls to serve their communities, such as helping with housing.
The Need for Inclusivity: A Message of Showing Love to the Community
Detra graduated from World Impact’s Church-Based Seminary program while incarcerated. She now boldly raises leaders in her community to be inclusive, regardless of their past or present.
Trauma Healing: How A Church in L.A. Addresses Community Grief
The death of Nipsey Hussle caused great community grief in West Angeles. Tyrone Pitre saw the need for trauma healing.
The Power of Mentorship: Opportunity in Second Chances
Ps. John Cunningham believes in second chances. He knows firsthand that the church plays an invaluable role in serving marginalized people and allowing for reconciliation and restoration.
From Local Volunteers to International Friendships
David and Debbie Miller, faithful supporters, share how their involvement with World Impact led to lifelong friendships with ministry partners in Africa.
Unity in Community: God is Building A Home
World Impact exists to equip and empower the local church for it to foster unity and partnership. How can the church meet the needs of urban communities practically and spiritually?
From Subdued to Spiritual Awakening: How a Once-Muted Church Gained a Voice
In a restricted country that regulates Christianity, a church boldly lives out their faith and has seen transformation in their community after receiving World Impact training.
Empowering Detroit: Urban Leaders Share Success Stories and Call to Action
Detroit urban leaders share inspiring stories and encourage churches to engage in their communities with authenticity, transparency, and an understanding of different cultures.
Empowering Urban Churches: A Panel Discussion from Empowering Houston
Houston church leaders discuss the importance of the “third space,” where the church acts as a spiritual refuge a place for community engagement and trauma healing, thus creating a sense of belonging.
Hope House: Helping Former Foster Youth in the Bay Area
Pastor Shantell Owens, Co-Founder and Pastor of Genesis Church-Antioch, was recently interviewed by Fox Bay Area (KTVU) along with a Hope House resident on the impact this house is making in her community by supporting displaced foster youth.
The Gift of Partnership: Empowering African Pastors
The translation of the Capstone curriculum into French is a shining example of the transformative power of partnership.
How A Church Plant School In Louisville, Kentucky, Is Helping Launch Churches
A diverse group of leaders recently participated in a World Impact Church Plant School in Louisville, Kentucky. Leaders came to the school from three different groups.
A Great Example of Your Faithfulness in Supporting World Impact
Your gifts and support have allowed World Impact ministry partners to receive the training and resources necessary to plant churches, witness to those behind bars,
World Impact Partner in Topeka, Kansas Is Training Inner-City Church Leaders
The Seminary of Urban Leadership (SOUL), in collaboration with World Impact, has been training people in communities experiencing poverty to lead churches in Topeka, Kansas.
Capstone Curriculum Modules 9 and 12 Now Available in French
Capstone Modules 9 and 12 were among the last few modules translated in the recently completed French Capstone Curriculum.
“Empowering Denver” Encourages Leaders to Partner with Each Other to Reach Their City
World Impact held its “Empowering Denver” on Saturday, April 27 in Denver, Colorado.
Elevating Change In The Heart Of Denver With World Impact
In the heart of Denver County, a startling number of individuals—over 250,000 or 13.9% of its residents—are grappling with poverty. Furthermore, within the working population of Denver, a concerning 4.6% find themselves impoverished.
Church Planting Team Shifts Focus
Since 2016, we have equipped 764 church plant teams through the Evangel School of Urban Church Planting around the world.