Category: Church Based Seminary

A map of India.

India Report

The World Impact international team recently gathered supporters to the Wichita campus to hear from two partners in India who faithfully reach people for Christ.

Read More »

What is Urban Ministry: Its Roots, Purpose, and Challenges

What exactly is urban ministry, and why is it so important? In this blog post, we’ll explore the roots and purpose of urban ministry and explore some of the core values and strategies that are integral to this work. By examining these key factors, we hope to shed light on the importance of urban ministry and how it can create lasting change in under-resourced communities.

Read More »
Abe, who was discipled as a prisoner through The Urban Ministry Institute.

From Gangs To Discipleship: Abe’s Story Of Redemption With The Urban Ministry Institute

Here are some powerful words of an individual serving a sentence behind bars: “We plant churches, we’re feeding the homeless, building a community with other churches. We are expanding God’s kingdom together.”

As a result of World Impact’s church-based seminary called The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), Abe experienced an incredible transformation in his life. Keep reading to learn more about his movement from gangs to discipleship.

Read More »

5 Critical Errors Made in Bi-Vocational Ministry – And How to Fix Them

As you can imagine, the challenges of bi-vocational ministry are numerous. Juggling two careers comes at a cost, but it also comes with excitement and impact, which is exactly what we hear from other leaders in the World Impact sphere. Keep reading to discover the mistakes most bi-vocational pastors and leaders make, and the opposing truth we are called to live by.

Read More »