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Glass October Prayer Letter
Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and generous support! I am so thankful to the Lord for each of you and am always grateful for the way He moves as you pray!
Gates October Prayer Letter
One of the ways we empower urban leaders is through church planting.
Serve with Gladness
There are still three TUMI classes going on this summer—two in the state prison and one in the city.
Urban Leaders
Learn more about what we do and how we can work together to help serve your community. Seminary The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) provides seminary-level training for leaders in the
Why Urban Retreats Matter
I never cease to be amazed by the strength, dignity and perseverance of women who have endured much hardship in this lifetime.
Beni’s Boldness
A few months back I met with Beni Santibanez for lunch when I was in Wichita, KS, for a work visit. Beni is an artist who recorded some music with TUMI Productions.
Ready and Equipped
Our TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute) class is a perfect example of the diverse field of leaders wanting to be trained.
Remember the One
When my wife Audrey and I first started teaching The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) classes in prisons, we were really concerned with how we were going to reach all these people.
Communion
Monday nights have quickly become my favorite time of the week.
The Cross
From my second week with 4th-6th graders here at The Oaks, I felt that Thursday should be a day centered around the Gospel.
Giving Back
As I was preparing the bonfire for the MSR summer staff trainees one evening, a silver pickup truck drove into the parking lot a hundred yards away.
Growth is Inevitable
Change. Development. Growth. These are terms often used to describe the progress in a school year’s time. How is it measured?
Retreating
Retreating is a unique activity. Most times in life our motto is never retreat.
I Found My People
Graduating from TUMI prepared me to be ready in an instant. One evening I was at the Topeka Rescue Mission and they had to cancel chapel because the speaker cancelled.
Heart Growth
Summer has flown by and we’re gearing up for a new school year at Los Angeles Christian School (LACS).
Righting the Upside Down World
Hopie sent her son to our Bible club. Afterwards she would often invite us in to hang out. Over the months we connected over Bible studies, BBQ’s, going for walks.
The Lord’s Provision
In June we had our last King’s Kids for this school year. The Lord blessed us with warm, sunny weather and we were able to have a great time at Round Valley State Park where the kids played in the water all day.
