A Message from Larry James
President and CEO of Central Dallas Ministries

Thanks for stopping by! No matter where you are today we hope to give you a feel for and an understanding of some of the toughest and yet, most beautiful inner city neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas. Our mission drives us deep into these wonderful and challenging areas as we work hand-in-hand with our neighbors to change, shape, build and in many cases "reinvent" community.

Working in schools, rallying churches and encouraging and strengthening families is what we are all about at Central Dallas Ministries. The health of these essential "foreground" institutions determines the fate of every neighborhood. Working with corporations; public sector, educational and market place leaders, and business owners allows us to prepare, educate and connect our neighbors to the amazing opportunities provided by the "background" institutions of a great city like Dallas.

We make no apology for the fact that a living and active faith fuels our work. We are committed to realizing racial reconciliation in our community. We love the neighborhoods where we work. As a matter of fact, many of us live where we work. We believe in "reneighboring" the areas we seek to renew. It is exciting, challenging and rewarding work!

As you tour our site, I hope you will be able to sense our excitement. Take the time to look for all of the clues that will tell you this organization is a little different from most! If you like what you find here, give me a call. I would love to provide you a personal tour on the street in our 'hood!

One final request: take a moment right now and lift up a prayer for the health and well being of our city, every corner of it.

For the City, Larry Morris James

And if you've got time, write me at my blog :   Larry James' Urban Daily Focused on social justice

P.S. I'd love to hear from you. If you would like to leave me e-mail, click here. Or, give me a call at 214.823.8710 x 116.

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