about
The Urban Hope Leadership Initiative was born from Pastor Alton Hardy’s vision to see a new generation of Christian leaders raised up for the renewal of Fairfield and beyond. Inspired by 1 Samuel 22, where God gathered and strengthened 400 men under David’s leadership, UHLI carries the same expectation that God is still forming courageous, faithful leaders today. As a nine‑month Christian leadership formation program for recent college graduates, UHLI equips Fellows to grow spiritually, clarify their calling, live in intentional community, and serve with purpose
Discipleship is More Than Just One Thing
Empowering the Next Generation of Urban Leaders
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The Church Needs Men Who Know how to lead
Are You the Next Leader? A Call to Young men
Meet the Team
Meet the men behind the Urban Hope Leadership Initiative—leaders devoted to faith, community renewal, and raising the next generation of Godly leadership.
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alton hardy
Program Founder and Executive Director
Alton Hardy is the pastor and founder of Urban Hope Community Church in Fairfield, Alabama, and the visionary behind the Urban Hope Leadership Initiative. A native of Selma, he is passionate about community renewal, gospel reconciliation, and raising leaders to serve urban neighborhoods. He and his wife, Sandra, have five children.
tristen bryant
Program Director and Coordinator
2022 UHLI graduate, Tristen Bryant now leads the Urban Hope Leadership Initiative and coaches football at Fairfield High. Originally from Rome, GA, he and his wife Kimberly now call the city of Fairfield home. He is passionate about raising young Black men as Godly leaders and enjoys sports and college football. His life verse is Colossians 3:23‑24.