In 2011, upon returning from full-time missionary work in Mexico City, Sean & Jeni McClue coordinated the effort to establish Central Phoenix Urban Ministry (CPUM) as a local mission of churches of Christ. Through prayer, service, and partnerships, CPUM has developed a missional community within the Garfield and Edison Park Historic Neighborhoods of Downtown Phoenix. Focus areas of ministry have included ESL programs for immigrants and refugees, kids’ club in the park, neighborhood youth mentoring, youth summer camps and retreats, service projects with visiting groups, campus ministry to the ASU Downtown Campus, and outreach to those experiencing homelessness. Since 2016, CPUM has used The Greenhouse (located near Verde Park in the Garfield Neighborhood) as the homebase for ministry and as a gathering place for the local church. Volunteer service opportunities are available for groups and individuals on a seasonal basis throughout the year.  We constantly ask God to transform us as we cross boundaries, intentionally serve our neighbors, courageously make disciples of Jesus, and build for the kingdom in simple ways every day.

Key Verse: Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”