by Avery West | Jan 4, 2021 | Charitable Perspectives
Avery WestDirector of Community Initiatives This article was originally published on WashingtonExaminer.com on January 4, 2021. “Human touch is so important,” says Jocelyn Brisson, shelter manager at Watered Gardens Rescue Mission in southwest Missouri. While...
by TCI Admin | Dec 16, 2020 | Charitable Perspectives, Video and Audio
TCI’s Savannah Aleckson and Nathan Mayo discuss the “what and why” of the True Charity Initiative with Katrina Hine of KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri. The "What and Why" of the True Charity Initiative by The Redeemed and Refining Journey -...
by James Whitford | Dec 15, 2020 | Charitable Perspectives
James Whitford Executive Director This article was originally published on JoplinGlobe.com on December 14, 2020. The origin of the word “panhandler” is a mystery. Some have suggested it was originally used as a reference to people who lived in the geographic panhandle...
by James Whitford | Dec 14, 2020 | Program Design
James Whitford Executive Director Imagine that you spend months crafting a relational, empowering program at your ministry. You carefully craft a series of questions for clients designed to find their talents and abilities. The person responsible for asking the...
by Savannah Aleckson | Dec 14, 2020 | Resource Reviews
Savannah Aleckson Regional Director for Joplin, MO, Area & Events Director Jump to: The Purpose of the Study | The Perspective | The Key Points | Details We Love | Considerations | Structure | Who is This For? The Purpose of the Study Invisible Neighbors is a...
by Nathan Mayo | Dec 14, 2020 | Models of Charity
Nathan Mayo Director of Member Services Pastor John “Chip” Boyd recalls that prior to 2011, Journey Church’s ministry focus was almost 100% internal. With a small church of only 130 members, they did not expect to change their predominantly poor urban neighborhood in...