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Celebrating the 4th in the City
Since moving to the city almost 10 years ago (14 years for my husband Andrew), the 4th of July has become one of our favorite holidays.
Why Black Churches Should Matter to All
I posted on Facebook recently, “#BlackChurchesMatter.” Some of the responses proclaimed, “All Churches Matter.”
My Taste of Heaven
When you stop for a moment and imagine what worshipping God in Heaven will look, sound, or feel like, what do you imagine?
July Prayer Letter- Bob Lay
How exciting it is to see a growing network of Christian workers and organizations joining forces across the U.S. (and the world) in order to equip and empower men and women who were formerly the devil’s recruits, so they can be appointed to effective gospel ministry!
July Prayer Letter- Keith Wilks
The Lord is moving mightily throughout the World Impact East Coast region and by His grace we look forward to seeing the manifestation of “good fruit.”
Familiar Faces
What a blessing to see many familiar faces during the summer camp season at Morning Star Ranch! It is great to follow up with repeat guests. We are privileged to have family and friends volunteer to serve with us.
Prison Revival
An evening of revival and prayer at a local prison doesn’t just happen. For days, weeks, months, and even years, God had been laying the groundwork led to this hot and windy night.
Written in Stone
Hello! My name is Maria and I am in eighth grade at Los Angeles Christian School.
Dr. Alvin Sanders Transitions to World Impact
World Impact, Inc, a mission organization empowering the urban poor since 1971, has announced the selection of Reverend Dr. Alvin Sanders as its new Senior Vice President of Ministry Mobilization and Vice President of the Midwest Region
A Return Investment of the Heart
Fifteen years ago, I was asked to help our college interns set up and run Bible clubs in a relatively new ministry area on the outskirts of Wichita.
Why an Evangel Church Plant School in Your City?
On Saturday I attended Barbara Allen’s graduation from The Urban Ministry Institute of Los Angeles (TUMI-LA). Afterwards I met the leaders of the church plant she attends.
Connecting with the Community
Our two primary areas of responsibility with our ministry in Newark are Newark Christian School (NCS) and World Impact Community Church.
Hip-Hop Church Planting and Flavor Fest
As I packed my bag to head to Tampa, I double checked that I had everything: newsletters, TUMI brochures, World Impact signage, pens, business cards—check, check, check. Then I got on a plane and headed to one of the most unique and hype conferences of the year: Flavor Fest.
Hope in Prison; Hope in Christ
At TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute), we have seen examples of this “principle of reversal” time and again, so we expect the Lord to continue to do great things among the students in our satellite program, particularly among the more than 1000 who are incarcerated.
Missio Dei and and Missional Partnerships
When I consider Missional Partnerships I’m reminded that we as individuals, as a community, and as an organization are partnered up with the Holy Spirit on Missio Dei.
Feed the Hungry
I didn’t know Charlene. I never met her. She was someone my wife Laura and our kids met outside the grocery store one morning on their way to pick up some odds and ends.
Developing Missional Partnerships
One of the blessings I have in connecting with a wide variety of churches around the country is seeing the ways they are making a difference in their surrounding communities.
Starting Racially Reconciling Conversations
I just finished serving as the moderator for Exponential’s webinar on Race and Justice, which originally took place at the National Conference in Tampa last month.
