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The Second Week of Advent – Annunciation
Second Week of Advent – Annunciation
2023 World Impact Africa Mission Trip Report
For three weeks in late September and early October, a team of World Impact ministry experts traveled through Africa visiting Tanzania, Kenya, and Malawi.
The First Week of Advent – Anticipation
First Week of Advent – Anticipation
Giving Tuesday 2023: Help us End the Year Strong
As we reflect on our achievements and the lives that have been changed, we are reminded of the crucial role that supporters like you play in our mission. It is through your generosity and partnership that we can continue to empower urban church leaders to own and lead their own ministries, individuals, families, and neighborhoods flourish.
Finding Light, Hope, and Healing in the Midst of Trauma and Tragedy: How the Church Became Renee’s Lifeline
Renee grew up in a lower-income community, but she didn’t know it at the time.
Supporting Those Who Go: Dwight Whiting Shares His World Impact Donor Journey
God has used Dwight Whiting’s financial faithfulness to forge a 40-year friendship with World Impact that has offered hope to communities of poverty worldwide.
A Beacon of Hope: LifePoint Church Helps Their Underserved Community Flourish
The people of LifePoint Church are reaching their community with the Gospel.
Radical Transformation: Hutchinson Correctional Facility Celebrates Second Church-Based Seminary Graduation
The World Impact Church-Based Seminary site celebrated its second graduation this summer.
A Prisoner Encounters Jesus: A Story of Faith and Redemption
Prison can often be seen as a place devoid of hope and redemption, a place where individuals are trapped in their past mistakes. However, Justin Chung’s story is a testament to the transformative power of prison ministry in restoring faith and bringing about personal growth.
What is Urban Ministry: Its Roots, Purpose, and Challenges
What exactly is urban ministry, and why is it so important? In this blog post, we’ll explore the roots and purpose of urban ministry and explore some of the core values and strategies that are integral to this work. By examining these key factors, we hope to shed light on the importance of urban ministry and how it can create lasting change in under-resourced communities.
From Gangs To Discipleship: Abe’s Story Of Redemption With The Urban Ministry Institute
Here are some powerful words of an individual serving a sentence behind bars: “We plant churches, we’re feeding the homeless, building a community with other churches. We are expanding God’s kingdom together.”
As a result of World Impact’s church-based seminary called The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), Abe experienced an incredible transformation in his life. Keep reading to learn more about his movement from gangs to discipleship.
Africa Team Participates in Kenyan and Malawian Conferences
Over 1,500 saints filled to overflowing Bishop Godfreys church, World Restoration Center in Nairobi Kenya, for the 3-day, AFRICA FOR JESUS Conference.
The Habit of Discipleship: The Foundation & Endgame
The church is not confined by the walls of a building or limited to a specific geographical location. Instead, it’s defined by its people, by their shared faith and commitment. It’s a welcoming place where diverse individuals come together, united by their belief and dedication to spiritual growth. So, what’s the secret recipe for nurturing such a vibrant, healthy church? The answer lies in the pivotal habit of discipleship.
5 Ways to Build a Solid Foundation of Genuine Service
Serving others is a noble pursuit, and many Christians are passionate about reaching the marginalized in their communities. However, sometimes this desire to help can turn into a type of work that has been coined with the phrase savior syndrome. In this article, we’ll dive into the roots of the “What Would Jesus Do?” culture and explore why it can lead to a toxic savior syndrome mentality in urban ministry.
Changing Times, Unchanging God
Every experience we have, whether good or bad, can shape our understanding and give insight for future actions.
God’s Missions-DNA from John 3:16-17
The God of missions is building His Church inside the prison walls.