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Jul 29, 20233 min read
Small Acts of Love Over a Long Time
David Kitani chronicles God’s faithfulness in their eight-year partnership with a church in the Dominican Republic
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May 3, 20233 min read
A Bridge Across Borders
How Omar helped close divides in his city & beyond
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Feb 27, 20232 min read
5 Reasons the East LA Internship is Right for You
The 2023 East LA internship creates an experiential space to discern God's call to urban ministry
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Feb 26, 20235 min read
A Tithe to Celebrate
A generous tithe results in joyful celebration across urban marginalized communities around the world
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Nov 18, 20223 min read
Staying The Course
How God used the Staff Catalyst Fund to miraculously provide for SP East LA Omar Cova
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Jul 27, 20223 min read
Angel’s Story: Tests Into Testimonies
David Kitani shares about his friend Angel's powerful story of change amidst traumatic circumstances
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Jul 27, 20223 min read
The Bible & Affordable Housing
A Lincoln Heights community practices being a "good neighbor" by connecting the dots between rising rents, scripture, and history When...
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Dec 28, 20213 min read
Diverse Bonds: from East LA to Dominican Republic, and Beyond
A partnership through prayer and diverse leadership enables national transformation
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Nov 30, 20213 min read
Shaping The Story of Los Angeles
As part of Vision 2030, staff around Los Angeles gather to build a regional collaboration and vision
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Oct 18, 20214 min read
Living in God’s Story
From a background of violence to international urban ministry, SP staff Gus Galvan finds himself in God's great story
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Jun 29, 20212 min read
The Importance of Roots
SP staff Mark Walker reflects on the deep rootedness that his church has in Lincoln Heights—and how it enables ongoing service and love
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Dec 2, 20205 min read
9 Lessons I’ve Learned From 9 Years Living in the Inner City
David Kitani shares lessons he's learned from a near-decade of living in his East Los Angeles neighborhood
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Jul 27, 20203 min read
Prayer During Crisis
Three stories and a guide to creative prayerful response in moments of crisis As the COVID-19 pandemic has plagued urban poor communities...
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Nov 21, 20192 min read
Jesus Risks: How an East LA Church is Rediscovering Normal
At New Life Community Church in Lincoln Heights, East Los Angeles, California, normal church routines have taken new life.
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Jul 19, 20182 min read
All-in with Jesus
David, SP staff in Lincoln Heights, reflects on the faithful, reconciling love of Christ through a mother-daughter relationship being...
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Feb 21, 20183 min read
It Starts Small
David shares how the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed through the story of New Life Community Church, a church in partnership with...
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Oct 15, 20172 min read
It Takes a Village
David, SP staff in Lincoln Heights, California, shares how the family of God supported two young sisters on a difficult journey to deeper...
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Jul 20, 20172 min read
Words to Walk By: Forgiveness
Author and SP staff Chris Rattay, shares a story in his recent book Words to Walk By about a neighbor who experienced breakthrough in...
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Jul 19, 20173 min read
Freedom from Fear
David, SP staff in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, shares about Sandra, a woman in his community who has experienced...
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Jun 13, 20173 min read
From Chola to Christ
David, Servant Partners staff in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, shares about a woman in their discipleship school who...
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