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A Purpose For Her Pain: Shampayne
Shampayne’s earliest memory was when she was raped at three years old. Adding insult to injury, her church-going foster family also abused her. Shampayne ran away at age 14…
From Gang Member to Pastor: Bernard’s Story
Without a dad to look up to at home, Bernard was initiated into a gang at ten years old…
Alberto’s Life Transformation and Ministry
Alberto was a leader in a gang, ready and willing to use violence to take out anyone who threatened him…
4 Steps Along the Path of Trauma Healing
Through trauma healing resources, peace and hope await for individuals who have experienced trauma…
World Impact’s Innovative Approach to Building Healthy Urban Churches
At World Impact, we believe the local church is the hope of the world…
Francis December Prayer Letter
Many of you know, my ministry was built IN community ministering to the urban poor—to the lost, last, least, left over, left out, and left behind…
Stevenson December Prayer Letter
I was busy and had a lot to do so I listened with one ear and half my brain. She didn’t seem to mind and kept talking. I kept working—until she said, “Will you take my baby?”
A Guide to World Impact’s 50th Year of Ministry
World Impact celebrates 50 years of community impact and works to develop healthy churches in every urban neighborhood in the US…
5 Quick Ways To Spot a Disciple
Disciples of Christ can live disguised as typical citizens, and yet they are equipped to change the world…
A Culture of Disciple-Making
Surrounded by spiritual darkness, people seek the light of a healthy local church. Yet, that is impossible without trained urban pastors and church leaders…
We are Thankful for You
As we approach the end of our 50th year in ministry, we are overwhelmed with gratitude…
Stories of Transformation
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I invite you to rejoice with me by taking a few minutes to watch three stories of transformation…
Shampayne’s Story
Shampayne endured abuse, gang activity, and her children were removed from the home. But something changed for her…
