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Empowered and Empowering Others
Check out our video showcasing Ana's journey of empowerment and how she is uplifting others through Servant Partner's in San Jose.
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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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
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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A Bridge Across Borders
How Omar helped close divides in his city & beyond
May 3, 20233 min read
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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
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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A Tithe to Celebrate
A generous tithe results in joyful celebration across urban marginalized communities around the world
Feb 26, 20235 min read
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Staying The Course
How God used the Staff Catalyst Fund to miraculously provide for SP East LA Omar Cova
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Angel’s Story: Tests Into Testimonies
David Kitani shares about his friend Angel's powerful story of change amidst traumatic circumstances
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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The Bible & Affordable Housing
A Lincoln Heights community practices being a "good neighbor" by connecting the dots between rising rents, scripture, and history When...
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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Diverse Bonds: from East LA to Dominican Republic, and Beyond
A partnership through prayer and diverse leadership enables national transformation
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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Shaping The Story of Los Angeles
As part of Vision 2030, staff around Los Angeles gather to build a regional collaboration and vision
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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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
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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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
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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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
Dec 2, 20205 min read
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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...
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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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.
Nov 21, 20192 min read
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All-in with Jesus
David, SP staff in Lincoln Heights, reflects on the faithful, reconciling love of Christ through a mother-daughter relationship being...
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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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...
Feb 21, 20183 min read
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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...
Oct 15, 20172 min read
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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...
Jul 20, 20172 min read
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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...
Jul 19, 20173 min read
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