An increase in shootings in a two-block radius of the church. One resulting in the murder of one of our “lost boys” of Newark.  One occurring in the early evening when children are still outside playing all around. One resulting the in busted window of one of the church house’s window. Fights on the street. […]

I buried Daniel last Friday… He was 19 years old.  It’s been two weeks since he was murdered and I was hoping all the emotions would have faded by now but they haven’t.  My wife Kimberly has wept every day as she thinks about him; it’s still hard to believe he is gone.  He was […]

This is a post from my husband Danny’s blog reflecting on Daniel’s murder. Right to the heart as usual… I buried Daniel last Friday… He was 19 years old.  It’s been two weeks since he was murdered and I was hoping all the emotions would have faded by now but they haven’t.  My wife Kimberly […]

This is a post taken from my wife Kimberly’s blog www.lovingtheleastofthese.com The reality of Daniel’s death took a few days to sink in.  When I first heard through Facebook, that he had been shot, I was really hoping that it was just a rumor or something. But as I talked with my good friend from […]

So…What’s happening in Newark Things are in full motion in Newark!  God is working in awesome ways through our team and though we miss that place so much it is amazing to see the work continue and lives being changed. We might have left for a season, but the Spirit of God never did and […]

Click here for full Newsletter This fall Danny Starts classes at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.  We plan on being there for three years and coming back to Newark to plant more churches.  We will still be working for Safe Haven…. read on to learn more about this new season in our lives. What is going […]

Yes, it is true. Kimberly is pregnant again with number four.  And we just found out it is a boy.  Benjamin Zion Iverson is the name. I guess I can do something right…  We are due September 18th (our 6th year anniversary)  God is so faithful and I am amazed at the beauty of new life. […]

What a glorious day this was.  Anthony Metrocavage, one of our youth just made a music video of the service.  Next to my wedding, I would say this was one of the most spirit filled worship services I’ve ever been a part of. I really sensed the power of God as I baptized these kids. […]

I am amazed at the everyday “Kingdom Preparation” that happens in our lives as we live and interact in this world. The Gospel is actualized in us through the mundane things of life, the everyday parables that only those with “eyes to see” can decode and learn from. I think my eyes are starting to open… I pray they continue to.

As I slowly stood to my feet, jaw aching with pain, I didn’t know what to think.  Part of me felt so confused, a bit scared and doubtful, but another part of me felt alive with compassion and fresh love for the man hitting me.  I couldn’t believe this was actually happening and I couldn’t […]