The past two weeks have been more than eventful. Through a recently formed friendship with a gentleman named Rob, and a shared vision to see our schools and communities in the urban core improved I was asked to sit in on two meetings. The first meeting was with Mayor Sly James, the second with Airick West, the Chair of the Kansas City Public Schools.I helped share our idea of coming along side the public schools with two programs. The first is a proven literacy program started by Kolby Smith, a former running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Stephanie, Rob and I had breakfast with Kolby a week ago and got to hear his vision to not only impact the schools of Kansas City, but to take this program to every NFL city in the country. That's a big vision! The second program is an intentional mentoring program which matches students with adults that are in careers they aspire to go into. Through this program more people in the community can get involved in the lives of young people.
The Mayor and the Chair of the School Board both say they are interested in our idea, and both know that Stephanie and I are working toward planting a church in the urban core. We hope to form a citywide partnership to bring transformation to our communities in the urban core. We believe the intentional investment in our students with the planting of healthy urban churches will have benefits beyond academics, but also toward changed hearts and community transformation. Please be praying for us and our new relationships and opportunities for partnership.
Also, please pray for us as we continue to raise support while we are in our Residency at Restore Community Church. If you want to become a financial partner you can make checks payable to: Restore Community Church. In the memo line write "urban ministry-Darryl & Stephanie Answer".
Mailing address: 5559 NW Barry Rd, #305, Kansas City, MO 64154
If you have any questions about our ministry you can email me: darrylanswer@msn.com
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