by Leslie | Aug 26, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Mobility, Trust Gap
Key Takeaways Returning citizens face stigma and rejection, but when churches open their doors with hospitality and dignity, they declare the Gospel’s power to restore. Mt. Vernon’s impact came through collaboration with employers, nonprofits, and civic agencies, a...
by Leslie | Aug 19, 2025 | Aging Adults, Trust Gap, Youth & Education
Key Takeaways Intergenerational ministry builds trust by positioning teens and elders as mutual contributors in a space of dignity and shared learning. Digital literacy is a vital need that churches can meet by responding to overlooked barriers in a rapidly changing...
by Leslie | Aug 7, 2025 | Community Development, Environmental Justice, Trust Gap
Key Takeaways First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens is turning a church rooftop into a launchpad for solar power, EV infrastructure, and youth training, showing how theology can drive sustainable change. The project directly addresses structural inequities like...
by Leslie | Jul 10, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Mobility, Trust Gap, Youth & Education
Key Takeaways First Baptist Church in Lithia Springs hosts twice-weekly ESL classes that include childcare, prayer, and spiritual encouragement. The effort responds to a clear systemic gap: few no-cost ESL programs in the area offer relational support or childcare....
by Leslie | Jul 10, 2025 | Church + Culture, Food & Hunger, Health Equity, Trust Gap
How a Brooklyn church turned disruption into deeper witness Key Takeaways A Brooklyn church’s ministry van was stolen—but their mission didn’t stop. Their outreach, built on decades of trust, proved resilient. Food, prayer, and connection continued to reach seniors in...
