Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

“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.

Pastor Aaron Brockett explains why Traders Point Christian Church is a major partner of Shepherd

Shepherd Community Center’s Alan Southerland and Traders Point Christian Church lead pastor Aaron Brockett discuss the power of ministry partnerships.

12-22
12:08

Shepherd steps up to meet the need for affordable housing

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd’s partnership with Arbor Homes and others is meeting the need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

12-11
11:00

Gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to hunger crisis in Indianapolis

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to chronic hunger in Indianapolis.

11-28
11:36

Shepherd partners with IPS high school to promote students’ mental health

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.

11-13
13:57

It’s the season for volunteers. Here’s how you can serve at Shepherd.

Shepherd Community Center Director of Volunteer Engagement Donna Alexander explains how volunteers can serve their neighbors as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near.

10-30
11:45

Why do people struggle to pay the bills? Our economy isn’t working for everyone.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the economic challenges that many Americans are now facing.

09-25
12:55

New ministry begins here. Power of internships is building new leaders.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Young Adult Coordinator David Martinez discuss how internships are building a new generation of ministry leaders.

09-11
14:12

Neighbors helping neighbors: How churches can engage with their communities

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.

08-28
21:38

How a mentor made a lasting difference in this pastor’s life

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.

08-14
27:12

Christian compassion has deep roots in American history

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.

07-31
19:10

Shepherd launches a major expansion of its health, housing and education ministries

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.

07-17
11:23

Summertime, and the living is hard: How Shepherd is helping families meet kids’ needs

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.

07-03
10:39

How Medicaid and food stamps will affect people living in poverty

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.

06-19
14:06

How Christians can handle political tensions with love and kindness

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.

05-15
27:51

Dr. Ben Carson: Alleviating poverty starts with relationships and with education

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.

04-24
10:26

Why are teens so stressed? Shepherd initiative works to reduce students’ anxiety

Executive Director Jay Height and Chief Engagement Officer Phil Edwards discuss Shepherd’s collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools to reduce students’ stress and anxiety.

04-10
14:25

How Shepherd is helping to improve students’ mental health at a local high school

Executive 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.

03-27
10:41

Back to the future: What a veteran pastor would tell his younger self about ministry

Executive Director Jay Height talks about key lessons he’s learned about serving in ministry during 30 years at Shepherd.

03-13
10:34

Why strong relationships are essential for breaking out of poverty

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.

02-27
20:18

Kindness and encouragement: How 2 students found a home at Shepherd

Executive Director Jay Height and recently retired Grace Church teaching pastor Tim Ayres discuss how Christian leaders can thrive in ministry for decades.

02-06
10:46

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