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World Impact Headed to Exponential Orlando 2023
Something is drawing us to Orlando on March 6-9, and it’s not just the sunshine. We’ll be uniting with other Christian leaders and church planters at the Exponential Orlando 2023 Conference, which will explore the theme “Lost Cause: Reviving Evangelism.” This event will challenge us to revitalize our efforts to share the gospel and bring others to Christ. We can’t wait!
4 Simple Steps to Increase Your Bible Literacy
Faithful people sometimes misinterpret scriptures or take verses out of context. It’s also not unusual to witness readers ignore challenging passages of the Bible. These examples of biblical illiteracy among readers of God’s word can greatly impact how you and I work out our faith and serve one other here on earth. But how does that affect organizations like World Impact? Keep reading to discover the connection.
Trauma Healing is Helping Many
“Usually, I am the one who gets a counselor and now I am the one who can ask the stuff, not be the counselor, but have answers from a biblical perspective.” – Felipe
Emerging Leaders Around the World Need Training
The need is the same around the world. How can emerging leaders be trained to train future leaders?
10 Verses to Build a Foundation for Biblical Trauma Healing
Suffering and subsequent trauma are prevalent across the world. Through the power of the gospel, we can work toward healing trauma and see deeply wounded people released from their suffering.
How One Woman Was Trained to Lead Urban Ministry and Serve Skid Row
The journey from prison to a church-based seminary to being trained to lead urban ministry. It takes a unique person — some would say an anointed person — to possess
6 Ways Trauma Healing Workshops Will Benefit Your Ministry
A trauma healing workshop will benefit ministries by offering a proven resource for church leaders with Biblically-based mental health principles. Everywhere we see suffering, what is unseen are deep, deep
Moving Forward to Multiply
There are times when the “goers” need to be convened.
What Happens When Prison Ministry Transforms a Life That Wants to Give Back
Prison ministry transforms lives and offers opportunities for trauma healing and lifelong change. “A lot of us aren’t going to make parole. A lot of us are going to die
What’s the Connection Between Personal Trauma Healing and the Gospel?
Personal trauma healing ignites layers of transformation for one program participant. Read this article for one incredible example.
Nothing Like the Love of Christ
Mt. Salem-New Wave Fellowship Church, led by Patricia Strong-Fargas, is a World Impact partner in Los Angeles. For her and the members of her church, the gates of hell looked like the overwhelming number of hit-and-runs happening in South Central L.A.
Rewriting the Narrative
Even though World Impact’s focus has always been and always will be magnifying Jesus Christ through empowering local churches in communities of poverty, our methods for reaching that goal have
Two Top Challenges When Increasing Advocacy for Poor Neighborhoods
To be eternally effective, advocacy for poor neighborhoods must include sincere charity, Christian witness, and solid biblical theology.
Evaluating Theological Education in Prison
In a recent article, Dr. Robin LaBarbera of LaBarbera Learning Solutions answers the question, “Should we educate those in prison?” Her answer is based on an extensive effectiveness study of
Why Plant More Churches with Pastor Samuel Mazuri
https://youtu.be/Yiavtc3_H1o A couple of months ago I wrote about how World Impact follows the model of the Macedonian Call (Acts 16:6-10) when it comes to establishing international ministry partners. In short, when
What Does Personal Well-being Have to Do with Community Development?
Our ministry friends at CCDA sat down with Pastor Will Francis, a World Impact ministry developer in the Atlanta/Piedmont region, to talk about World Impact and discuss the relationship between
Church Planter and Uber Driver: The Story of Pastor Prodip Das
https://youtu.be/vvPTi7isAGo Many church planters are where you might least expect them. They’re a normal family in the neighborhood with regular jobs and a unique calling to serve the Lord.
Measurable Church Impact
I believe the local church is the hope of the world. This statement has raised eyebrows. A common objection from outside the church is along the lines of “Are you
