Articles for tag: Neighborhood Engagement

March 18, 2016

Jesus in the Rubble

By Rich Gorman We were failing miserably. We moved into our Chicago neighborhood in 2010 to join others in starting a new church that would help people discover Jesus and lead to lasting life change and community transformation for God”s glory. Our neighborhood provided some unique challenges. It is one of the most dense and diverse in the city, a home to refugees and immigrants from all over the world. It is a community of stark divisions: ethnic, racial, gender, socioeconomic, language, religion, culture . . . and the list goes on. But we were certain God would bless what

May 10, 2009

Becky Ahlberg

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

We Had a Revolution!

Anaheim First Christian Church partnered with nearby schools to serve children and families through “Revolution!”—a creative community outreach event built around enrichment, relationships, and long-term neighborhood investment.

March 29, 0010

Christian Standard

Care & Counseling Trauma

Long Story Short

Â By Becky Ahlberg The letter was sitting in my box out in the main office. It had already been opened, so I wondered what was up. It was a short note from a heroin addict who had been arrested for selling drugs and who was in the county jail on her way to prison. Her children were living with her mother now, and her mother lived right across from the church. Her request: “Could you please check on my girls? I”m worried about them.” Great. How do I get these? I am ashamed to tell you that my first