THE
LEGACY
CONTINUES
"If nobody shows you a better way, then you won't know a better way."
— Pastor Thurman Mitchell
If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve got. If you want something you’ve never had you have to do something you’ve never done.
— Pastor Thurman Mitchell
We are carrying on the mission of the Late Thurman Mitchell
Our Mission is simple...
EXPOSE
people to Thurman Mitchell’s message and voice.
Inspire
people to lead with compassion.
Equip
emerging minority leaders.
People say there isn’t leadership in the community [inner city|]. There is a lot of leadership, but just the wrong kind.
— Pastor Thurman Mitchell
THE MAN
Thurman was one of the first African American policeman in Wichita, KS. Later, he rose to fame as a TV news reporter and anchor. Despite the notoriety he received, Thurman heard a different call.
Urban youth. He saw the trouble of gangs and that so many teenagers had lost their way due to drugs, alcohol, and broken families. He often said, “You can’t go another way until you know another way.” So Thurman started an inner city church and an urban youth ministry. And he walked away from a comfortable job...
OUR VALUES
Discipleship
We motivate leaders to make disciples like Thurman Mitchell.
Compassion for People
We inspire leaders to encourage others through hospitality and generosity.
Vision
We aim to see leaders foster innovation, insight, and passion in their life, business, and ministry.
Servant Leadership
We encourage leaders to embody truth, advocacy, boldness, gentleness, fearlessness, and to be charismatic.
Biblical Worldview
We align with the principles in the Bible and strive to live our lives by it.
I want to change the [situation] and not just talk about the problem.
— Pastor Thurman Mitchell
