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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.
The Heart of An Associate
World Impact Associates are a passionate group of men and women who deeply believe in the power of the Gospel to transform the inner cities of America.
Their Stories, God’s Glory
From anger, confusion, hurt, addiction, and brokenness to strength, love, encouragement, truth, and freedom.
Changed Lives at the Oaks
This past month I had a unique opportunity to spend a long weekend with many of my seventh and eighth grade students.
Rest in the City
In times of crises, the church has served as a place of respite. There are many stories throughout history of the church serving as a sanctuary for the lost, impoverished, broken, convicted or oppressed.
Associate Spotlight: Dametra Stevenson
My name is Dametra Stevenson and I am a World Impact Associate. I have been a part of the World Impact Associate Program for over a year. I live and minister in Fort Worth, TX.
Set Free in Prison
A few months ago I had the honor to sit and listen to someone who was in prison for a number of years. He shared with me how he and his church in prison were encountering Jesus like never before.
Easter at Newark Christian School
Newark Christian School celebrated Easter with a special Resurrection Spirit Day. The missions outreach team of the middle school brainstormed many of the ideas for the devotions, crafts, and games that the rest of the school were able to enjoy on Maundy Thursday.
Winter Camp at The Oaks
We had over 490 urban youth attend this year from ministries ranging from Fresno to San Diego, the largest attendance we have had to date.
Freedom on the Inside
Seven TUMI graduates at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) marched in time to “Pomp and Circumstance” with their heads held high.
Missionaries in a Culture of Violence
I’ve become numb and almost accustomed to violence. Growing up I lived in Minneapolis, my neighborhood annually became more and more violent, until one summer the city was nicknamed “Murder-apolis.”
