What We Believe

We believe that God has put A FIRE inside all young people.  And that fire burns hotter and more fierce within a team.  Within a community.  We believe that young men and women were meant to change the world.  They were meant to lead, to love, to cultivate, and to champion others.  And we believe that they still do this today.

Fireside was born out of conversations around the fire...around something deeper, mythic, and holy.  It was born from men encouraging each other, rallying around each other, connecting, and going after the heart of God.   

• We believe that ALL young men and women can learn, thrive and grow in communities of support and faith

• We believe that all young men and women are in need of friendship, guidance, mentoring, and encouragement 

• We believe that God wants to raise up a new generation of young men and women who walk with integrity in everything they do

• We believe Jesus moves in young men and women and in places that are often overlooked by society (underserved cities, streets, & neighborhoods)

• We believe that church does not just take place on Sunday’s and in between four walls and a roof 

Ignite Youth Leadership Program

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Galatians 5:6

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

About:
We empower young men and women (middle & high school age students) to go into their neighborhood (blacktop, grass field, or sport court) using a soccer ball to intentionally engage youth in a posture of love, prayer, and Integrity.

Partner and Locations:

• Kid Works Dan Donahue Center

• Kid Works Townsend Street Center

• Kid Works Cedar Evergreen Center
  
  

www.kidworksoc.org/

For more information on program times and location logistics please contact Anthony (info below).

Fireside Huddles

Jeremiah 6:16
"Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,

and you will find rest for your souls."

Conversations, Support, Brotherhood!

Because we believe strongly that ALL young men learn, thrive and grow in communities of brotherhood and faith we put into regular practice gathering together.  Sometimes this is around food, around the fire, or outdoor activities such as futsal, hiking, or camping.  Regardless - brotherhood IGNITES US.

The goal here is to listen, engage and build each other up.  Then to encourage and go out into the world and spread the love of God. 

Currently we are meeting at these two locations.     

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Saturday's: 9:00am - 11:30am

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1. The Cummings Household

1738 Manuel Ave
Torrance, CA 90501

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2. The Orozco Household

4044 W. 137th Street
Hawthorne, Ca 90250

NOTE: This program is geared specifically for men.  We are currently working on a women's group. 

If interested please send Anthony and email/text/or phone call.  Contact info below on last page.  All are welcome!

Mentoring & Coaching

Galatians 5:13
Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in LOVE

Anthony has twenty plus years of experience walking alongside and guiding young men in their stories.  Industries include Higher education, faith and religion, professional and recretional sports, non-profit, and commercial real estate.

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Anthony currently mentors young men on a one one on basis and through team meetings/settings/programs. 

Organizations Anthony has worked with:
The Pure Game

Kid Works, Orange County

Orange County Rescue Mission

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Orange County

The Bresee Foundation
United Health Share Ministries

LAFC Youth Leadership Program
LAFC Foundation

Sigma Nu International Fraternity, Lambda Chi Chapter, CSUSB
Sigma Nu International Fraternity, West Coast Leadership Consultant

About the Founder

Father, Husband, Brother, Friend, Son of God!

I feel a deep call to bring hope.  To bring love.  To bring adventure and frontier back to the hearts of young people.  To give them a door to Christ.  To Abba the Father.  To the wildness of the Holy Spirit. To a love they have never before experienced.  And to do this in a non-conventional way.  Around a camp fire, with a soccer ball, a smile, a little childlike goofiness, and constant encouragement.

I am an outside the box thinker and innovator.  I have 20 plus years of experience creating and innovating new programs and in multiple arenas.  I’ve worked in commercial real estate, higher education, sports entertainment, and in the non-profit world in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.  This wide range of life experience gives me a unique perspective and way of moving.  It has allowed me to see, feel, and walk with people from all avenues of life.  Those who don’t have a faith.  Those who do.  Those who are searching for God and don’t know it.  Those who are searching for love but can’t seem to find it.  And what ties it all together is I have been in those exact places myself.  Lost, broken, crying out…does anyone see me?  Does anyone hear me?  Does anyone notice me? 

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My hope for you is that as you've read through this site something inside you is connecting.  Something is saying "yes, I can relate."  Something is waking up and wanting more.  Something is telling you to join us.  If so, please reach out.  I am open for a cup of coffee, a conversation, or just kicking the ball around.        

I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Show up - Engage - IGNITE!

Anthony Cummings