Urban Ministry

MINORITIES, ADDICTIONS, AND THE CALL TO RESTORE LIVES

Human Trafficking, Justice, Urban MinistryJuly 16, 2026265Views 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? Our Director of Programs, Christopher Alarcón, is shining a light on those who are marginalized, stigmatized and underserved in our community this month. Each July invites us to reflect on minorities and populations that, for various reasons, continue to be invisible to society.…

THE REAL SERVICE THAT PLEASES GOD

A New Dawn, Kids at Risk, Thinking About God, Urban MinistryJune 8, 2026565Views 1Like 0Comments

Today's blog is written by Sara Montenegro de Monge, our New Dawn Residential Program Coordinator. She is sharing her experience living and serving in El Salvador as part of our mission. Today, while searching for a bit of wisdom in a Christian article, I came across a piece about what it really means to genuinely…

HAPPENINGS AT 1323

Life in El Salvador, The Lighthouse Resource Center, Urban MinistryDecember 29, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today's blog post is adapted from a photo essay shared by Lighthouse Resource Center Case Coordinator, Wilfredo, as he sums up the "happenings" of the past year at 1323, our street address. The purpose of this photo essay is to share with you what is behind a face or name, where our clients can truly…

THE POWER OF PLACE

Urban MinistrySeptember 29, 20251KViews 1Like 0Comments

We all need a place to belong. We need a place where we feel seen. A place where we can connect, be ourselves. We need a place where we can loved and be loved. A place that we can call home. A place where we can invest, put down roots, and work to make our…

IN AIMEE’S WORDS…

Crossing Cultures, Interns, Missions, Training, Urban MinistrySeptember 13, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This past summer we had the joy of hosting Aimee as our summer intern! She made the tough decision to give up a summer of earning money in Canada to raise support and give her time to serve at Mission To El Salvador. Before she left, she shared some of her reflections on her time…

COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS

A New Dawn, Advent, Free the Girls, Holidays, Human Trafficking, Advent, Urban MinistryDecember 12, 20223KViews 0Likes 1Comment

The close of the year brings natural moments for reflection. We think about where we’ve come this year, and about where we are going. The photo above was taken on Thanksgiving Day when we gathered together in the Lighthouse Resource Center to share a meal and reflect on all of the things we are thankful…