Community training


Through Immersive learning, long-term coaching, and biblical training, we equip and walk alongside churches and people who want to make a tangible impact that moves the needle on poverty and suffering in your city. 


  • Poverty Simulation

    February 6th-February 8th, 2026

    1626 Lake Branch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

    This weekend-long immersive experience is designed to help someone increase their compassion for people who are experiencing material poverty, and gives someone a small taste of the emotions, physical realities, obstacles, and survival decisions someone in poverty might face.

    The simulation begins at 7pm on Friday, February 6th and ends on Sunday, February 8th at 2 pm. 

    More information & Sign up here: 

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP4t33K9TU-sAlo0jSb_VSEEWHo3XlFc51MA6EitbatjbR3g/formResponse

  • 4-Day Urban Intensive Class

    February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, & March 16th

    6-8 pm  

    1219 Forest Hills Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

    How do we seek the welfare of our city? What does it feel like to love our neighbor truly? This is a true intensive where participants will explore how scripture defines poverty and solutions for our city. By the end of the course, individuals and congregations begin to identify where their passion meets the need and will be ready to take next steps in serving their city effectively. 

    More information & Sign up here: 

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP4t33K9TU-sAlo0jSb_VSEEWHo3XlFc51MA6EitbatjbR3g/formResponse

  • Vigilant Hope Training opportunities

    Equipping churches to help their community thrive

    • Biblical Training- invite one of our trainers to lead a class or preach a sermon on one of these topics

      • Bible and Poverty

      • What is Biblical Justice

      • Who is my neighbor?

      • The Bible and homelessness

      • 4 week Urban Intensive

    • Immersive Learning

      • Poverty Simulation

      • Grocery Walk

      • Round Table Group Workshops

    • Equipping churches to stand in 3 gaps in the housing crisis spectrum:

      • How to host mobile showers

      • How to host safe parking

      • How to reimagine your underutilized church property to create homes

    • Long-range consulting

      • Need help building or revamping your missions structure to maximize Kingdom impact? Let us help you assess and develop strategies based on the strengths and needs of your community and congregation.


    Contact us if you would like to participate in one of our training opportunities:

    info@vigilanthope.com