Newsletter

Dear Friends and Partners,

Welcome to Fall! We’re still waiting for that cooler weather to arrive — and I’m sure you are too!

Because of your faithfulness, love, and prayers, 2025 has been an incredible year so far at Dallas International Street Church (DISC).As we head toward the end of the year, we’re believing God for an even greater finish — a giant bang for the Lord Jesus Christ!

Over the past 28years, the Lord has done astronomical and unbelievable things to sustain this ministry. Truly, all glory belongs to Him!

God’s Faithfulness in the Heart of Dallas

The Lord continues to keep us, grow us, and shine His light through us in the inner city of Dallas. DISC has become a refuge for those with nowhere else to go — a place of rest, healing, and new beginnings.

People come to us from every walk of life: some sent by other ministries, some by hospitals or even the police. Here, they find food, showers, clothing, prayer, worship, deliverance, and hope.

Through partnerships with amazing organizations like Metrocare, South Dallas Employment Project, Gifted Souls, Skilled Hands Training Center, Highland Park Methodist Church, Create Church, Mill Valley Fellowship, Lighthouse of Midlothian, Ben Washington Baptist Church, Full Gospel Holy Temple, GECOP, and many more, as well as our many generous patrons and supporters, we’ve helped countless men and women find permanent housing and new purpose.

God is doing amazing things!

Happenings at DISC

At Dallas International Street Church, we truly are a 24/7church. Services are held every night and every Sunday, and we continue to serve three hot meals a day to those in need.



The Lord is fulfilling His vision of raising up a mighty, unstoppable army of 100 men to return to America’s inner cities and lead others out of darkness and despair. (More about that in our next update!)

Happenings at Glory Store & Life Skills Center – Dallas

Exciting news! Our Glory Resale Store and Life Skills Center in Dallas is almost fully remodeled and will be reopening soon —both as a store and a training hub!



A heartfelt thankyou to Highland Park Methodist Church and board member Terry Smith for their $50,000 donation to help complete the renovation. We can’t wait to announce the grand opening date— stay tuned!

Happenings at Life Skills Training Center – Crandall

Our LifeSkills Training Center in Crandall is thriving! The 36-bed facility currently houses about 25men who are seeking afresh start after addiction, incarceration, or other life-altering struggles.

This center offers them something priceless — a chance to hear from God again through Bible studies ,prayer, life skills training, and peace. We’ve seen so many men restored — reunited with families, walking in faith, and becoming contributing members of society once again.

All praise goes to God for His mercy — and to you, our faithful partners, for helping sustain this vital work.

Current Needs

As we continue expanding, here area few things we need right now:

• 5 new vehicles – for outreach, transportation, and ministry travel
• 3 riding mowers – one for the church, two for Crandall (34 acres to maintain!)
• Turkeys, hams, and holiday food for Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Large tent – for outdoor services and community events
• Drum set – for our growing drum line ministry
• Skateboards & helmets – for our youth skateboard outreach
• Fencing – to secure our church property
• Office furniture – for our new Dallas Life Skills facility
• Signage – for both the church and Glory/Life Skills Center

If you’d like to help meet any of these needs, we would be deeply grateful!

Upcoming Holiday Events

Mark your calendars — it’s going to be a wonderful season at DISC!

• Thanksgiving Banquet – November 27, 12 PM
• DISC 28-Year Anniversary Celebration – December 7, 6 PM (Location TBA)
• Toy Party for Kids – December 24, 10 AM–3 PM
• Christmas Eve Communion Service – December 24, 6 PM
• Christmas Banquet – December 25, 12 PM
• New Year’s Eve Talent Show – December 31, 8 PM

Come and see what God is doing —it truly is awesome!

Ways to Give

If you’d like to invest in our ongoing mission or help cover our monthly operating cost (around $40,000),we invite you to partner with us!

Ways to give:
Website: www.dallasinternationalstreetchurch.org
Zelle: 214-650-0231
Cash App: $karendudley1

Every dollar makes a difference in lives being transformed by the power of Jesus.

From my heart, thank you for your faithful love, prayers, and support through the years.
We couldn’t do this without you. Let’s finish 2025 strong — for His glory!

In His Love,
Pastor Karen Dudley
Founder &Senior Pastor
Dallas International Street Church