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“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
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Shepherd Community Center’s Alan Southerland and Traders Point Christian Church lead pastor Aaron Brockett discuss the power of ministry partnerships.
Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd’s partnership with Arbor Homes and others is meeting the need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to chronic hunger in Indianapolis.
Shepherd Community Center Chief Engagement Office Phil Edwards and Arsenal Technical High School teacher Tony Lamont discuss how Shepherd is working with the school to improve and protect students’ mental health.
Shepherd Community Center Director of Volunteer Engagement Donna Alexander explains how volunteers can serve their neighbors as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the economic challenges that many Americans are now facing.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Young Adult Coordinator David Martinez discuss how internships are building a new generation of ministry leaders.
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how churches can engage with their communities in ways that make a lasting difference.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how mentors helped to shape Lewis’ call into ministry.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and historian Dan Miller discuss how the Christian view of compassion has shaped American history and our social safety net.
Executive Director Jay Height talks about Shepherd Community Center’s celebration of 40 years in ministry with plans to build a health and wholeness center, expand its school, and build new affordable housing.
Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd Community Center is helping families ensure that children are safe, learning and receiving necessities like food this summer.
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how cuts to social service programs like Medicaid and food stamps will harm neighbors living in poverty.
Shepherd Community Center’s Chief Learning Officer Tim Streett and Redeemer Presbyterian lead pastor Charles Anderson discuss how Christians can interact with love and kindness for their neighbors, friends, families and coworkers during a time of deep political polarization and tension.
Dr. Ben Carson, the famed neurosurgeon and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses how ministries can help lift people out of poverty during his visit to Shepherd Community Center.
Executive Director Jay Height and Chief Engagement Officer Phil Edwards discuss Shepherd’s collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools to reduce students’ stress and anxiety.
1Executive Director Jay Height and Phil Edwards, Shepherd’s chief engagement officer, discuss an innovative program the ministry has launched to improve students’ mental health at an Indianapolis high school.
Executive Director Jay Height talks about key lessons he’s learned about serving in ministry during 30 years at Shepherd.
Executive Director Jay Height and Tim Streett, Shepherd’s chief learning officer, discuss why building strong relationships is essential for helping neighbors break the cycle of poverty.
Executive Director Jay Height and recently retired Grace Church teaching pastor Tim Ayres discuss how Christian leaders can thrive in ministry for decades.
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