In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Cassie Ferren, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church in Kansas City, foster mom, mentor, and advocate for women in ministry. Cassie's story is a powerful testimony of surrender, obedience, and what it looks like to follow God when the path ahead is anything but clear.

Cassie shares how growing up in a family that planted churches during race riots shaped her love for Jesus and her desire to serve others. From launching a church in the middle of a pandemic to fostering a child while navigating infertility, Cassie's life is a reflection of choosing faith over fear—and trusting God with your family, your future, and your calling.

🔍 What We Cover:

• Cassie's journey growing up in inner-city ministry in Cincinnati

• Church planting during the pandemic—and how God showed up

• What it means to live as a "slave of Christ" (Philippians 2)

• The heartache and holiness of foster parenting

• Her story of infertility and God's miraculous timing

• How she and her husband co-lead a church while protecting their marriage

• Rhythms of faith, rest, and being present over performance

• Her passion for mentoring young women in ministry and co-leading Women Ministers KC

✨ Key Quotes:

🟡 "I want to be a slave of Christ—to look like Him in every realm of my life." 🟡 "You're going to have to learn a lesson most parents don't until college: your kids were never yours to begin with." 🟡 "God said, 'I'm going to plant this church. You just have to have the faith and courage to follow Me.'" 🟡 "Even if I only loved her for a year, she was worth it."

🙌 Connect with Cassie Ferren:

• 🌐 Website: midtownkc.church

• 📧 Email: [email protected]

• 📸 Instagram: @cassie.ferren, @midtownkc.church

• 📘 Facebook: Midtown KC Church

• 👩‍💼 Women Ministers KC: wmkc

• 🌍 NewThing Network: newthingkc.org

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🎧 Final Notes:

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