To build a vibrant, unified North Hill community, transformed through the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
To live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in North Hill by coming alongside children and their families as they become followers of Christ and leaders of the community.
Everything we do is about Jesus. From Outreach programs like Kids’ Club and STEP to Bible Classes and everyday opportunities at our preschool and afterschool program, we want every child to know the good news.
We are all in on North Hill. Not only does our entire staff live in the neighborhood but our students spend 300 hours on average participating in our programs. This proximity and commitment has allowed us to positively impact over 30 different cultures that reside in the Noth Hill area.
From our young ones at preschool to interns in our Servant Leadership Team, we want our students to become the leaders of North Hill necessary to make lasting change. Through opportunities to lead and consistent training, we’re seeing the neighborhood change one child and family at a time.
North Hill kids and teens, plus their parents and households
75% of our 135 SOS kids were “high achieving” (3.0+), and 20% were improving grades
by the 6th-12th grade teens on our Servant Leadership Team
Our programs are at the heart of what we do. From kindergarten readiness to vocational training, find out how we are working with students of all ages to grow them as leaders who faithfully serve Christ.
“Urban Vision is a vibrant ministry that has a positive impact in the lives of children in the North Hill neighborhood. I am involved in the SOS after school program, teaching beginning piano lessons to students ages 7 to 11 years old. My students are eager to learn, polite and responsible. It is a joy to work with them and watch them grow each week, learning new notes, playing new songs. Sharing this time with them is a highlight of my week.”
“It’s always a blessing to volunteer in a ministry whose focus is on Jesus. Working with children is another bonus. The special experience of working with students from the United States and other parts of the world is another gift. It’s a beautiful reminder of God’s love for the world. The dedication of the leadership team is so amazing too.”
“At first, I was overwhelmed by the new cultures and all the activity happening around me, but at the same time, I felt drawn to finding a way to join in. As I sat at a circle table, bumping elbows with my neighbors, I saw these kids singing songs, praying together and engaging with the Bible. Many of these kids experience hardship and pain in a very real and personal way. And yet, here they were: truly seeking a deeper, personal relationship with God. They know God is right there with them, and they're trying to learn how to let that truth sink down into their bones.”
Pray that God would bring new partners to our ministry.
August 9, 2024
