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Win the World Conferences Equip and Empower Leaders in Tanzania
The World Impact team gathered regional leaders from around Africa, including pastors and bishops, for two days of Win the World conferences.
God Provides Strong Shepherd Leaders through the Church-Based Seminary in Tanzania
In Tanzania, at the intersection of this explosive church growth and spirit-fueled hunger for God’s Word, World Impact has established a Church-Based Seminary Learning Center
World Impact Needs Your Prayer: Church Planting, Biblical Training, Trauma Healing
A letter from Dr. Alvin Sanders asking for prayer for our church planting, biblical training, and trauma healing efforts.
From Ministry to Missional Church: The Birth of Lives and Souls
Ministry doesn’t always start with a blueprint, it starts with obedience. For us, Lives and Souls Missional Church wasn’t something we set out to build; it was something God breathed into existence as we simply followed His call.
Trauma Healing Training is the Missing Link in East African Ministries
World Impact’s training team recently went to East Africa and introduced Trauma Healing to church leaders.
Ten Principles of Church Planting
This blog post is an excerpt from World Impact’s Church PLANT Manual used in our Evangel School of Urban Church Plant schools.
Why Plant Urban Churches?
This “Church Universal” includes all believers worldwide. But in a world seemingly saturated with churches, the question arises: “Why do we need more?”
Taming the Chaos: Why Wisdom is Your Secret Weapon in Church Planting
One of the most helpful tools in your church planting arsenal is a formal process for evaluating your efforts.
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.
