World Impact Inc
Alvin Sanders has a extensive work experience in various roles within the non-profit and ministry sectors. Alvin started their career in 1995 as the Director of Hope For Families at City Gospel Mission, where they worked until 1998. Alvin then moved on to Circle Urban Ministries and served as the Head Chaplain from 1998 to 2000. In 2000, Alvin became the Senior Pastor at River of Life Church, where they stayed until 2007. During this time, they also held the position of Director of Ethnic Ministries at Cincinnati Christian University from 2004 to 2007. In 2007, they joined EFCA as the Executive Director of Reconciliation, and later became the Associate Executive Director, ReachNational. In 2015, Alvin transitioned to World Impact Inc, firstly as the Senior Vice President until 2017, and they currently serve as the President & CEO.
Alvin Sanders has a strong educational background in various fields. Alvin pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies at Cincinnati Christian University from 1992 to 1995. After completing their undergraduate education, they furthered their studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Religion & Urban Ministry between 1998 and 2000. Alvin's commitment to education did not end there, as they pursued a PhD in Educational Leadership at Miami University from 2002 to 2006. Alvin'sdiverse educational experiences contribute to their well-rounded knowledge and expertise in biblical studies, religion and urban ministry, and educational leadership.
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World Impact Inc
95% of church leaders are not trained for formal ministry – and most minister in urban poverty situations. We partner with churches, organizations, and denominations to ensure leaders are empowered to build healthy churches in every community of poverty. Our Core Ministry Programs: Church-Based Seminary The World Impact Urban Ministry Institute resources and trains urban church leaders. We provide affordable and accessible seminary-based training for men and women in communities of poverty everywhere. Urban Church Planting Our Evangel School of Urban Church Planting trains Christian workers to plant healthy churches among the urban poor. This training is specifically designed to equip teams to reach under-resourced communities. Prison Ministry Through our Onesimus Workshops, we train church leaders and workers to succeed in discipling those who have been incarcerated. We also offer Church-Based Seminary for those who are behind bars. Trauma Healing World Impact’s Trauma Healing Program equips urban ministry workers and leaders to facilitate Bible-based healing groups. Participants can choose to be trained to lead their own healing groups, exponentially expanding the ministry. For more than 50 years, we’ve affirmed the call and vocation of local urban church pastors and ministry leaders who want to transform their cities through the Gospel. Are you ready to join us as we seek to build a healthy church in every community of poverty? Learn more: https://worldimpact.org