We’ve found it to be an epic way to experience, the city, bond as a team, and bring extraordinary prayer to the needs around us. In this way, we “seek the peace and prosperity of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7), while growing in our fifth core value of expectant faith and persevering prayer rooted in the promises of God. We also pray through Twelve City Ministry Memory Verses I’ve selected that include some of those promises and trace God’s heart for the city.

Historically, the Black Church has thrived on the principles of discipleship. However, as churches grew in structure and institutionalism, the emphasis on relational discipleship often shifted to programmatic church models, where formal teaching replaced organic mentoring.