Vision 28:

A Bay Area Christian Leader Incubator

For 18 years, Points of Light has faithfully served at-risk youth. Now, we are scaling our impact dramatically by establishing a Christian Leader Incubator designed to create the largest Gospel workforce for kids and youth in the Bay Area.

For 18 years, Points of Light has faithfully served at-risk youth. Now, we are scaling our impact dramatically by establishing a Christian Leader Incubator designed to create the largest Gospel workforce for kids and youth in the Bay Area.

“The San Francisco metro area tops the list of America’s most churchless cities.” Churchless Cities, Barna Group 

Oakland has100,000 kids and youth across 500 churches, Oakland stands with zero full-time Christian youth leaders.

Vision 28

A Christian leader incubator that gains, trains, and retains leaders through hands on ministry to place them in Oakland’s 7 districts and Bay Area churches.

The Need For A Incubator

“The San Francisco metro area tops the list of America’s most churchless cities.”

Churchless Cities, Barna Group

Oakland has 100,000 kids and youth across 500 churches, Oakland stands with zero full-time Christian youth leaders.

Our Testimonial

Empowering Faith Leaders

We are building the largest infrastructure for kids and youth workers the Bay
Area has ever seen by 2028.

Gain

Find your calling and your community by joining a movement of leaders passionate about transforming Oakland and the Bay Area for Christ.”  

Train

Elevate your leadership and deepen your faith through 40+ hours of expert-led ministry training and personalized, hands-on mentorship. 

Retain

Some will plant roots in Oakland Others will be sent across the Bay. The Bay Area will be trained to be faithful leaders transforming their communities with Christ. 

The Incubator Experience

Team

Practice healthy accountability, community rhythms, & shared mission

Housing

A tangible expression of “living on mission” together.

Training

12 Month Spiritual + Urban Ministry training:

Training

Engage directly in city outreach, youth development, and discipleship programs.

Vision 2028

We’re building a team of leaders called to light up the Bay Area through presence, service, and innovation.

We’re committed to investing in their growth — spiritually, relationally, and practically — so that every home, school, and neighborhood can experience the transforming power of Christ.

Called Resources

We aim to create resources that serve those called to vocational ministry at every stage in their journey.

Team

Encouraging deep relationships and shared experiences together.

Practice healthy accountability, community rhythms, & shared mission

Experience discipleship through collaboration, feedback, and daily prayer

Housing

Affordable, community-style housing in the heart of Oakland

A tangible expression of “living on mission” together.

Shared spaces designed to foster connection, rest, and belonging.

Training

Daily sessions on leadership, urban apologetics, and practical ministry

Exposure to tools in communication, administration, and pastoral care

Spiritual formation practices that deepen character and calling + mentorship

Hands- on

Apply training immediately in school partnerships, home visits, and family care.

Engage directly in city outreach, youth development, and discipleship programs.

Learn servant leadership through active ministry in Oakland communities

Outcomes

Outcomes

The Ministry Experience

t is impossible for an inner city leaer to know what a youth is going through without sitting on their couch. Our home visitation kit includes a Bible, curriculum, and snacks.

On August 25, 2010, Points of Light youth Jimon Clark was murdered. POL has honored his legacy by taking a message of Biblical hope to 250 students a week at Elmhurst middle and Castlemont high.

40x a year emphasizing the imposrtance of the Word of God at POL. A youth opens a Bible 140x a year 

Support At-Risk Youth

200+ Homes A Month

After school Bible Study

POL Homes

Lasting Impact pastors

Oakland has over 100,000 kids & youth, but 0 full-time Christian youth or kids leaders. Vision 28 aims to place 28 full-time missionaries across all seven Oakland districts by 2028. Equipped youth leaders today → Strong Bay Area pastors & church planters tomorrow. Churches gain elite youth pastors at a lower cost because Vision 28 subsidizes salaries

Ministry Impact 2025–2028 Weekly

YearStaffDistricts Fully ActiveReach YouthActive Home VisitsBible Study AttendanceFriday Youth Service Avg. AttendanceSat. Kids Service Avg. Attendance
2025133.550025020075120100
2026205900500300150250250
20272661200750700250350350
2028287150010001000300400400

The Growth Plan

We are wanting to raise $3.5 million of annual commitment
YearNew StaffCumulative StaffFully Active DistrictsNew Annual Committed FundsTotal Budget Goal
20253133.5$350, 000$1,00,000
20267205$550,000$2,000,000
20276266$650,000$2,500,000
20282287$1,000,000$3,000,000
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