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Locked in Solidarity: Freedom
When I started corresponding with Dan over five years ago, I had no idea the trajectory of my entire ministry would change.
Locked in Solidarity: They Are My Brothers
I will never forget the day that I stepped inside “The Walls.” Missouri State Penitentiary is a maximum-security facility and the fifth oldest prison in America.
Locked in Solidarity: Mercy and Justice
It was a normal day. I was picking up one of my teens early from school. I signed him out, we got in the car, put our seat belts on and I took a deep breath.
Locked in Solidarity: How Visiting Jail Changed Me
I quickly discovered that jail is a place you surrender control over where you can go, who you can talk to, when you can offer a Bible study, and how much time you can spend with inmates.
Locked in Solidarity: Inside the Walls
We are unfortunately shaped by the larger society to believe or assign certain attributes to people who are inside the walls.
Locked in Solidarity: Grace
Her eyes welled up with tears, years of pain and shame and hope at war in her heart. Could there be something more than this? Was she worth it? Could she ever be forgiven?
Locked in Solidarity: Transformed Life
It is marvelous to witness the miracle of true life transformation! More than 16 years ago, we journeyed to a prison facility to support a particular inmate who desired to study the Bible in prison.
We Are Stronger Together
As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continual support and dedication to empowering urban leaders and partnering with local churches.
February 2020 Bulletin
This month’s bulletin is about our Ministry Developers across the country.
Medlen February Prayer Letter
Returning citizens face so many challenges to their success, but we know that God has called many of these men and women to be godly leaders in their communities!
Peters February Prayer Letter
Happy New Year! We want to start this new year and new decade by sending a HUGE thank you for all of your prayers and financial support.
Break Away
One of the most important times for our men to get refreshed and connected to fellow believers is at our men’s retreats. Last fall our theme was Stronger Together.
International Fruits
We want to send you all our love and thank God for each one of your faithfulness. We praise God for all the triumphs we have witnessed and participated in for his glory!
We Cannot Do It Alone
We believe the local church is the hope for the city. I meet with pastors and leaders of neighborhood churches who are changing the world everyday.
Connecting with God
There are moments when we step into sacred spaces that have been prepared by God for us and we are in awe of the depth of love we find.
The Lord is my Shepherd
Though I don’t have a permanent class to teach, these students make up the “class” I see this year. Their grades range from kindergarten to seventh grade.
January 2020 Bulletin
This month’s bulletin is about the resources we offer urban leaders.
God-Sized Vision
We want to take just a few seconds out of your busy holiday season to say thanks to you for all that you are doing in partnership with us to see that churches are planted, disciples are made, and leaders are raised up in urban communities of poverty.
