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Churches Unite to Serve Homeless and Addicted
Faith Facts
- Churches of Christ and other local congregations collaborate to help the homeless and those battling addiction.
- In Trinidad, Colorado, The Way ministry, started by Clay and Mary Mason, provides meals and spiritual support to people living on the margins.
- In Glenmora, Louisiana, a cooperative of churches runs a Christ-centered recovery ministry for men fighting substance abuse.
Through faith-driven alliances, churches are meeting pressing needs among the homeless and those struggling with addiction. Their efforts combine compassion and the gospel to uplift individuals and restore hope.
In Trinidad, Colorado, Clay and Mary Mason’s journey led them to develop The Way ministry, a church without walls dedicated to serving people without homes. Multiple churches lend hands and support, reflecting Christian unity.
“We noticed these people weren’t tourists, so we fed about 55 people that day.”
Local churches partner to provide hot meals twice daily, and the Masons continue to serve from their RV, preparing dozens of meals for those in need. The ministry’s doors are always open, serving as a warming center during cold spells and a source of steady love.
In Glenmora, Louisiana, five churches joined to create a recovery ministry that transforms lives through Christ. Men facing addiction find both physical nourishment and spiritual encouragement in a caring community.
“I think for my church, and I’m sure others, it humanized people with addiction,” said Justin Simmons, who preaches for the Church of Christ in Glenmora. “Maybe even church-going people kind of look at addicts as not human beings — though they would never say that.”
Churches share responsibilities, rotating services and devotionals, and making sure every man is supported as he seeks a new life in Christ.
“If they succeed and wind up in a pew, we see it as a win,” Simmons said. “If they find Christ and through him stay sober and connect to a church and grow spiritually and put back into community — that’s a win.”
Efforts like these show the strength that comes when believers join together, guided by a heart for the lost and faith in Jesus. United action honors God, uplifts communities, and changes lives for His glory.
Stay informed and inspired—see how faith transforms lives and communities across our nation.
Faith Facts
- Jordan Shipley called on the Lord during a life-threatening accident that left over 20% of his body with third-degree burns.
- More than eight months later, the former NFL wide receiver described his recovery as a miracle.
- Shipley publicly credits his faith in God for sustaining him through the ordeal.
Former NFL wide receiver Jordan Shipley is sharing a powerful testimony of survival and faith. More than eight months ago, Shipley endured a devastating accident on his Texas ranch that left him with third-degree burns across more than 20 percent of his body.
In the midst of the crisis, Shipley says he turned to God with desperate prayers for help. He now describes his recovery as nothing short of miraculous.
“I desperately called on the Lord for help during the life-threatening ordeal and experienced a ‘miracle.'”
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Faith Facts
- Dr Michael Tang relocated from London to Yorkshire to serve rural believers after observing urban church trends.
- Smaller rural churches often rely on older faithful members who continue to uphold traditional worship and community.
- The focus on headline-grabbing urban growth can overlook the steady witness of countryside congregations.
Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations?
After moving from London to Yorkshire, he’s learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-grabbing reports of church growth.
“Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations?”
“After moving from London to Yorkshire, he’s learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-grabbing reports of church growth.”
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Faith Facts
- Eric Metaxas emphasizes the biblical foundation of American self-government.
- Nathan Hale, executed by the British at age 21, exemplifies early American faithfulness and courage.
- Remembering heroic figures like Hale strengthens national resolve rooted in biblical truth.
Author Eric Metaxas recently spoke with The Christian Post about the urgent need to recall the biblical principles that shaped American self-government.
Metaxas pointed to the story of Nathan Hale, the 21-year-old patriot who was hanged by British forces 250 years ago this week, as a powerful example of sacrificial courage.
“We need to remember these heroic figures who laid down their lives for the cause of liberty,” he said.
The author stressed that such stories are not mere historical footnotes but living reminders of the Christian virtues that once defined the American experiment.
“Without these examples, we lose the moral imagination required to sustain freedom,” Metaxas added.
He urged believers and citizens alike to recover the memory of those who stood firm in faith and principle during the nation’s founding era.
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