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What is Discipleship?

At the top of Jesus’ checklist after leaving the tomb was to order his apostles to make disciples of all nations. But what does that mean?

The New Normal

Nobody’s life has been affected more drastically by the pandemic than those who live in the condition of poverty…

Healing After the Pandemic

In one healing group, an urban youth pastor made the discovery that she had some unresolved areas that the Lord wanted to highlight and heal…

I Really Needed This…

As many of you know, we had to cancel and postpone our urban leadership retreats last year due to COVID. The last time we hosted a women’s retreat was in April 2019…

Let’s Move Beyond Diversity

Beyond Diversity, created by a partnership of Barna Research with Dr. Michael O. Emerson and the Racial Justice and Unity Center, is a must-read for every Christian…

When Innovation Works

With all the changes and shutdowns, I thought our Trauma Healing ministry was dead in the water…

What’s New

Los Angeles Christian School transitions from World Impact… Read more.   First class of Evangel Deans commissioned through World Impact U… Read more.   World

Revolutionizing Ministry Training

There are insurmountable obstacles between these leaders and a traditional seminary education, such as full-time jobs, the demands of shepherding a local church, the high cost of education, family responsibilities, and unpredictable schedules…

Why Church Planting?

If you asked the average person on the street the question, “Why should we plant churches, especially in communities of poverty?” you would undoubtedly get a range of answers…

An Inmate’s Confession

These men rarely approach white Protestant chaplains, but after my TUMI classes I make it a point to speak with any of them willing to talk…

Hundreds of Church Planters are Being Trained

Over seven weeks of intense learning we have equipped and empowered these men and women to host their very own church planting schools, where hundreds of churches will be birthed…