Posts by Bob Lay
Rethinking Urban Ministry
The pandemic has inflicted suffering and loss on many but has also revealed the creativity, commitment, and determination of our students and graduates at The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI).
Lay April Prayer Letter
People from all over the world are still flocking to the city, and the mission of World Impact and TUMI is still to multiply laborers for the urban harvest in preparation for the Lord’s return.
The Entrepreneur
His personality, gifts and experience make him an ideal fit for this ministry; and now he has a reason to enroll in our classes at The Urban Ministry Institute!
Locked in Solidarity: How Visiting Jail Changed Me
I quickly discovered that jail is a place you surrender control over where you can go, who you can talk to, when you can offer a Bible study, and how much time you can spend with inmates.
Unplanned Opportunities
After being away from the L.A. County jail for a couple of weeks this past summer, I returned to reconnect with inmates.