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A Gracious and Faithful Friend
Having moved away from our home church as well as farther from family and community, she was one who provided a strong connection to home and church life, and a friendship emerged over the years.
My Extended Family
I find I get emotional when I think of donors. It isn’t just names I picture, but faces, conversations and shared experiences.
It’s the Little Things
For many of the women, the retreat is the one time out of the year when they can experience a peaceful getaway and be served.
City Prayers Volume 2
City Prayers Volume 2: 30 Days of Encouragement and Freedom written by those who are currently incarcerated, returning citizens, or mentors of those coming out of prison.
How to Cope
What has been the most difficult part of this situation for you? What is helping you cope with this situation? What is hindering you from coping with this situation?
Rethinking Urban Ministry
The pandemic has inflicted suffering and loss on many but has also revealed the creativity, commitment, and determination of our students and graduates at The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI).
10 things that do not change
In a time where much is uncertain, may our hearts be firm and secure in the Lord.
Common Trauma
My wife Caroline is a therapist and she walks with people who have experienced trauma. When I was an urban pastor, I learned firsthand how trauma impacts a congregation.
Entz June Prayer Letter
The world changed in March. Our ministry focus did not. With that said, we did have to scramble to live into ministry in new ways.
Davis June Prayer Letter
Indeed, with the emergence of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is virtually impossible today for any volunteers or trainers to gain access into the nearly 70 prisons we currently serve.
One Man’s Opinion on George Floyd
We serve a wide constituency at World Impact with varying theologies and political views…Every time racial injustice happens it hurts me, yet this situation hits me differently.
June 2020 Bulletin
This month’s Bulletin features stories from our Trauma Healing program.
New Leaders
I host a women’s Bible study at our home. We have been gathering each week for three and a half years now, making our way through the Old Testament.
Prayer Walking
“Hey, what are you doing?” A white truck slowed next to us, the man yelling out the window at the three of us. I shouted back that we were praying.
This Changes Everything
During the month of January, The Oaks hosted a winter teen retreat of over 350 junior and senior high students. They came from diverse ethnic backgrounds, skin colors, and languages.
