By Anthony Council
Correspondent
Texas Metro News
Faith has been the blueprint in shaping the vision of the Dallas Leadership Foundation (DLF) as it officially opens the doors to the new Dallas Leadership Center, a long-awaited hub for collaboration, transformation, and servant leadership in the heart of Dallas.
A bold new chapter in community empowerment began Tuesday with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for this state-of-the-art facility.
The vision for the Center has been a decade in the making, with Wil McCall, President and CEO of DLF, leading the charge.
After an intense 10-month, two-week construction timeline, McCall’s dream has come to life. Witnessing this moment is beyond what he could have ever imagined.
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude,” McCall said. “I’m over the moon. My jaw dropped. I can’t put it into words adequately… but I’m ready. Ten toes down. We’re going in hard.”
More than just a building, the Leadership Center embodies McCall’s deep, personal faith and represents a communal resolve to bring Dallas’s diverse voices together. Regardless of race, gender, or denomination, the space is meant to welcome all.
Center vision to life. Credit: Anthony Council, Texas Metro News
“Faith is trusting the Lord and what the Lord says,” McCall reflected. “When God gives you a vision or an assignment, you go all in. It’s done. Your job is to be faithful and commit to what you heard.”
Despite facing challenges along the way, McCall remains steadfast in his faith. “There have been times when I haven’t been faithful,” he admitted. “But my Lord, Jesus Christ, is faithful beyond human measure. So I go back, ask for forgiveness, turn from what got me off track… and get back to work.”
Today’s event was more than just opening a new facility; it celebrated radical hospitality and unity. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by an overflowing crowd, including friends, family, and many who played a part in bringing the Leadership Center to life. Even with the wet weather, the event was packed, showing the overwhelming support for McCall’s vision.
Wil McCall, President and CEO of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, shares the faith and vision behind bringing the new Leadership Center to life. (Photo by Anthony Council, Texas Metro News)
The Dallas Leadership Center is designed to foster “radical hospitality, home to all and owned by none,” as McCall puts it. This intentional design invites every corner of the community to the table, from civic leaders and clergy to residents and citywide influencers. The space will facilitate partnerships, dialogue, strategy, and shared impact.
Aligned with DLF’s mission to strengthen neighborhoods, develop leaders, and transform communities, the Leadership Center serves not just as a headquarters but as a movement made tangible. It is envisioned as a gathering space for leaders, civic organizations, and changemakers from all walks of life to collaborate and build solutions for Dallas’s most pressing challenges.
Today’s launch marks the beginning of a new rhythm for leadership in Dallas: bold, collaborative, faithful, and rooted in love.
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