Over the years, Darron Edwards’ south Kansas City congregation has made sure students have clean clothes and school supplies, distributed food to stave off hunger among those in need and provided mental health resources to churchgoers.
But all the while, Edwards has also seen families — perhaps headed by teachers, service workers, health care workers or first responders — struggle to afford stable housing. So now, the lead pastor at United Believers Community Church is taking on a new project that he’s called the “apex” of his ministry.
Building on years of service as a community leader, and with backing from the city, he’s working to bring dozens of affordable homes to working families on a site near the church…