"Changing Lives...Transforming Communities"

History

 

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  • July 10, 1996:  God birthed a new concept for urban ministry as 17 pastors began to look at possibilities for a new and innovative ministry in urban areas as well as in existing congregations.   
  • 1997-2005:  Urban Mission Developer of LINC D/FW, Rev. Mark T. Joeckel was called to set the vision and lead this new and innovative ministry effort.  
  • Spring 2003:  Decommissioning of Hope Lutheran Church (East Dallas) at the same time the ministry location was re-commissioned to LINC through the Texas District
  • August 27, 2007:  Oscar Benavides accepted the call to become the new Executive Director of what has been newly named, LINC North Texas.  
  • July 9, 2009:  LINC North Texas received official 501(c)(3) status.
  • 2010:  LINC starts the SALI (Student Advancement Leadership Initiative)        
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