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Empowering Urban Women
The Lord is continuing to do great work in the inner cities of America! Men and women are being trained up and released to evangelize, equip and empower those in their communities.
TUMI 2015 Review
2015 has been filled with growth for The Urban Ministry Institute – more satellite locations, increased prison and jail sites, more graduates, and adding translations of the curriculum.
The Value of Missionaries to Ministry
“Come die with me.” This statement rang in our ears as we took our Religious Missionary Order vows almost thirty years ago. This was the siren song that lured those called into ministry with World Impact. “Come die with me.” Would anyone still enter missions under this banner? Are we too protective about our needs and rights to die to them?
Christmas Recipes
Happy Friday! Check out some of our missionary staff’s favorite Christmas recipes.
East Region 2015 Review
2015 year review for the East Region – spreading our church planting initiative across six states, equipping men for the Kingdom at the regional retreat, and partnering with ministries to empower ex-offenders and fund SIAFU leadership homes.
In Order to Liberate the Preacher
One could argue that since the very construction of the United States of America, Christian preaching has been held captive by political ideology and the structures and systems of the world. This type of bondage has lead to Christian preachers and leaders sounding more like conservative and liberal politicians than prophets, pastors, evangelists, and apostles rooted in Scripture.
Co-Workers In God’s Service
Beyond question, God has done much through TUMI this year – things which have helped us fulfill our World Impact focus areas and initiatives.
Midwest Region 2015 Review
2015 year in review for the Midwest Region – supporting potential urban pastors, growing urban leadership, resourcing leaders in prisons and through conferences, and helping legal aid clients with dignity and respect.
A Hub of Compassion
It is incredible to watch God’s deep love awaken hearts to His rescue. We were invited into a mentoring role by a precious couple with three little ones. We have known Jules for 20 years, and we are getting to know Jas. Abuse, growing up too fast, surrounded by substance abuse as kids, and experimenting as adults are some areas we have covered over the months.
Who Else Wants to Lead: Mobilizing an Urban Movement
The book of Lamentations might not be on the top of your reading list, but its lessons need to be heeded. The essence of the book can be found in Lamentations 1:16: “No one is near to comfort me, no one to restore my spirit.” Lament is a part of our faith journey – you would be hard pressed to find a major biblical character who did not go through it.
West Region 2015 Review
2015 year in review for the West Region – church plants in the Bay Area, missional partnerships in Los Angeles, training formerly incarcerated men to become pastors in Richmond, and hosting inner-city kids at camp at The Oaks
And the Word Became Marginalized
In a world of terrorism, racial tensions, immigration debates, the need for criminal justice reform, and a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots, the authentic Christ of the Bible is needed like never before.
Christmas in the Country 2015
The Morning Star Ranch staff is decking the halls and getting in the Christmas spirit! We have invited the Wichita Christ The Victor (CTV) Churches to share in a celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 13 at the second annual Christmas in the Country sponsored by Morning Star Ranch and World Impact.
The Liberated Church
The Church in the United States needs to be set free. We need a liberated church in order for greater Kingdom advancement and life transformation to take place. We need a liberated church to serve as a force of reconciliation in an ever-increasing multi-ethnic, multicultural, and metropolitan mission field.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Happy Friday! Check out some of our missionaries’ favorite Thanksgiving recipes.
Being a Compassionate Giver
Wild berry scones, a kitchen table and a delightfully rambunctious three year old were all a vital part of the planning meeting for our Christmas Connections event that will take place at Morning Star Ranch this December.
Empowering the Urban Poor
Since our founding more than 40 years ago, World Impact has spoken prophetically regarding God’s election of the poor, the benign neglect of the evangelical church of America’s inner city poor, and the need for evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in unreached urban poor communities. We believe that credible urban mission must demonstrate the Gospel, testifying in both the proclaimed word and concrete action.
