EIN # 87-1543474
our mission.
"urban story is a local missions movement that finds and walks with families in hidden, overlooked communities - restoring identity, raising up leaders, and building a church that meets them where they are and follows them wherever they go."
our vision.
"urban story envisions a thriving movement where families and communities we disciple are empowered by the Gospel to become self sustaining christian leaders."
core
values.
scripture.
“We honor and follow Scripture as God’s inspired Word, letting it guide our faith, shape our actions, and direct how we live.”
high character.
“We value high character over giftedness, raising leaders in the Body of Christ who serve faithfully and for the long haul (1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 10:9; Proverbs 28:6; 1 Peter 3:16).”
fairness.
“We strive to treat everyone fairly by listening, asking questions, and valuing each person’s story, using training and a trauma-informed approach to understand and serve with justice (Proverbs 31:9; Psalm 106:3; Romans 2:11; James 1:19).”
honesty.
“We value honesty as the foundation of trust, encouraging transparency with our team, donors, and those we serve, and presenting ministry impact accurately and authentically (Proverbs 12:22; Colossians 3:9; Ephesians 4:25; Proverbs 16:28).”
discipleship.
“We value discipleship as multiplication, focusing on equipping people and relationships over events or buildings, raising up leaders who can continue God’s work in their communities (Ephesians 4:11-16; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:2).”
prayer.
“We value prayer as the fuel for ministry, seeking God’s guidance, power, and healing through humble, persistent communication with Him (James 5:16; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:1-4).”
being spirit led.
“We value being led by the Spirit, relying on God’s guidance in every decision and trusting that obedience to Him, not human plans, brings true ministry success (Psalms 127:1; John 16:13; Romans 8:14; Psalms 143:10; Galatians 5:16).”
outreach.
“We value outreach, going above and beyond to share the Gospel and extend Jesus’ love to the lost and least of these (Mark 16:15; Romans 10:14; Matthew 25:35-40; 2 Timothy 4:2).”
the local church.
“We value the local church, partnering to equip members for discipleship and foster generational change in urban communities (1 Timothy 3:15; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 3:10).”
our story.
Urban Story was founded in 2016, with a Sidewalk Sunday School program in our Cul-De-Sacs Neighborhood where the Spirit of God fell in a mighty way. Healings, Prophecy, and Signs and Wonders began to take place not only in the apartments, but also in the streets and markets nearby. This turned into a movement of young people clamoring to learn about Jesus. Kids began to participate in the move of God by laying hands on the sick and seeing them recover. This produced a harvest of young people desiring to go to church. Urban Story was created as a resource to properly train and teach the local church in bridging the gap with the inner-city community. Our goal is to aid in facilitating the harvest that God is bringing us from the urban communities across America. We believe that revival is getting ready to spring forth from places of obscurity across this nation and worldwide. Are you ready?
statement of faith.
scripture.
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
the trinity.
We believe that there is one God, manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
jesus christ.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
salvation.
We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for salvation.
holy spirit empowerment.
We believe the Holy Spirit enables the believer to live a godly life.
eternal life.
We believe that those who accept the message of salvation receive eternal life, and those who do not face eternal separation from God.
board of
directors.
board president
dominick sanchez
Dominick Sanchez brings 11 plus years of urban ministry experience in discipleship, leadership development, and community outreach in underserved communities. He is a graduate of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI) and is certified and credentialed as a minister through Youth for Christ. He is the founder of Urban Story, a local missions movement focused on restoring identity and developing leaders in overlooked communities through Christ-centered engagement and support.
non profit specialist
eric mcintosh
Eric McIntosh serves as a nonprofit specialist and brings over a decade of experience in urban ministry, with a strong focus on community collaboration, child welfare support, and faith-based social impact. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Care Portal in Fresno, California, where he helps mobilize churches and community partners to meet practical needs for vulnerable children and families. Eric’s leadership is rooted in building sustainable systems of care that connect local organizations, churches, and families to create long-term community transformation.
treasurer/business specialist
david barrios
David Barrios serves as Treasurer and Business Specialist for Urban Story, bringing over 20 years of experience as a business owner and entrepreneur. He is the founder of David Barrios Designs Inc., a home technology business specializing in smart home systems and integrated residential technology solutions. David provides financial oversight and business expertise to Urban Story, helping strengthen organizational structure, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
ministry advisor
danielle reyes
Danielle is a youth ministry leader and missionary with frontline experience in shelter-based outreach and discipleship. She began her urban ministry work in 2023 as a one-year intern with Urban Story, later serving as a Lead Mentor and missionary with the organization. She currently serves as the Youth Engagement Coordinator at the Fresno Mission Family Center Shelter, where she engages and supports youth experiencing homelessness through consistent relational care, bringing Urban Story practical insight into at-risk youth engagement and shelter-based ministry.
marketing specialist
daniel chandler
Daniel Chandler is a marketing specialist with expertise in video production, videography, and social media strategy. He holds a degree in Business from Fresno State and currently works as a social media marketer at Archer & Hound in Fresno, CA. He is also a founding member of Urban Story and brings creative storytelling, media production experience, and strategic communication skills to help expand the organization’s reach and communicate its impact.
secretary/education specialist
christine sanchez
Christine Sanchez serves as Secretary and Education Specialist for Urban Story, bringing over 30 years of experience as a teacher with Fresno Unified School District. She specializes in educating and supporting at-risk students in classroom environments, with deep expertise in instructional development and student engagement. Christine plays a key role in shaping Urban Story’s curriculum and ensuring its educational content is effective, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.