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The Urban Ministry Institute Expansion Project
Over the course of the next four years The Urban Ministry Institute has set goals to translate the Capstone Curriculum into ten key languages and the Discipleship book Fight the Good Fight into 20 languages.
Ezra’s Story
One of my most satisfying duties in my role with The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) is to observe ministers in training serving in local churches.
World Impact Associate Victor Hercules
Q&A with World Impact Associate Victor Hercules
Future Christian Leaders
This school year at Newark Christian School is different from last year in many ways. Our classroom currently holds twice the amount of tables and little bodies and triple the amount of chairs it did last year.
Women’s Retreat in Cuba
Last weekend a team from the Midwest Region traveled to Cuba to help host a women’s retreat for the ladies in the church there. I felt God’s grace and provision so strongly the entire time.
Not Just Food
When Samantha and David first started coming to Food Ministry they used drugs on a regular basis. Every once in awhile Samantha would try to come off of drugs and say, “Today I am five days clean,” or whatever the length of time was.
Kingdom Life Together
As Samuel Abbot addressed his “Summit,” a gathering of multiple congregations over which he provides leadership, he said about World Impact, “They are doing what I want to do, so it only makes sense to do it together.”
What I Learned at Camp
Watching the Lord change hearts for eternity at The Oaks is a great privilege. Many in our culture don’t know what to do with the inner cities of America; but we know that Jesus is the answer, one heart at a time.
Elam October Prayer Letter
As I look back on the past year, this summer is one I will remember as a summer of provision. The Lord blessed us with six volunteer groups that came alongside us to help accomplish our goals.
Currado October Prayer Letter
We added a sixth week of summer camp this year! I was thrilled to have the opportunity to lead an Adventure track for 15 youth during this week.
Second-String Positions
As missionaries, we get used to playing first-string positions in ministry. We aren’t always great at them but we are used to filling in necessary and leading positions.
Kaleo Youth Ministry
In youth ministry there are cycles. Since we primarily serve youth, every few years we find ourselves in the position of rebuilding once again.
TUMI Milestones
This summer, The Urban Ministry Institute of Los Angeles (TUMI-LA) held its sixth graduation ceremony recognizing the extraordinary achievement of four graduates!
