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The Table
One of the things I’ve noticed since serving with World Impact is how God uses the table for some of the biggest, most beautiful moments of ministry.
Future Leaders in Newark
Right now in America’s cities there are many future leaders ready and waiting to be trained. These leaders are young children and teenagers hungry for lasting friendships, stability, and the truth of God’s Word.
Kingdom Hope
There are some things that just go well together: peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, spray paint and empty walls, and World Impact and the Urban Youth Workers Institute.
LACS Memories
It is the end of the school year at Los Angeles Christian Schools (LACS). It certainly has had its ups and downs, but one thing I know for sure, that my Heavenly Father has been faithful!
Leaders Behind Bars
Many leaders of the urban church who powerfully impact their communities for the Kingdom of God are currently incarcerated.
Prodigal Father
I grew up in a two parent household until I was in the 2nd grade. I’m 44 years old now and hadn’t seen my father in over 30 years.
Froman June Prayer Letter
Happy summer! We are getting ready for our end of the year activities at Los Angeles Christian School (LACS).
Estrada June Prayer Letter
As we move into summer, I am reminded to keep up with the momentum from our 2017 SIAFU Women’s Retreat.
Lovers of Mercy
Recently I had another chance to teach a special message at the Huddle (our LACS Middle School’s Friday chapel time) and the following week at our LACS Elementary School Friday chapel.
June 2017 Bulletin
This month’s Bulletin features the ministries of World Impact East.
What Have We Learned?
I can still remember seeing the news footage of white truck driver, Reginald Denny being pulled from his semi-trailer and beaten by a group of African American men in the street at Florence and Normandie in Los Angeles.
Living out the Word
All over the United States, World Impact is partnering with church planters by providing resources, start up costs, encouragement, coaching, mentoring and the encouragement they need.
Impossible
Efrem Smith speaking at the UYWI National Conference.
Equipping the Redeemed
I am humbled by the calling to empower the urban poor to be leaders for the Kingdom in Los Angeles.
Heart for the Poor
I can honestly say I have never been poor—in my eyes. Coming into a mission organization over 30 years ago we knew we would be giving up many things.
TUMI Student Jenni
“Because of my prison experience and my prison history and my background in addiction, I can really relate to the type of people TUMI serves.”
Finding the Right Leaders
Since coming back to St. Louis, we have met many great leaders and pastors in the city. I want to tell you about Pastor Rob who pastors a church in South City St. Louis.
