Episode 750
Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team back up with The Hub Urban Ministries’ Cassie Hammett to share how your church can take the next step in serving the most vulnerable populations in your city. Here’s how you can mobilize your people to live on mission while creating space for all who may come to believe in the name of Jesus.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How trauma impacts discipleship
- Why sustainability in outreach matters
- The role of leadership in reaching the lost
- Tips to determine your church’s serving capacity
- Why a missionary mindset is your greatest asset
Helpful Resources:
- Article: The Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
- eBook: Establish a Local Ministry
- Interested in learning more? Check out our Church Planting Primer
- Are you ready to enroll in our Church Planting Masterclass?
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Sharable Quotes (#NewChurches):
The city is where God has called us, and the church is the tool He established to engage the city with the gospel. — Vance Pitman
The churches that have the biggest impact among vulnerable populations are the ones showing up with their pastors and leadership there, saying, “Come do this with me.” — Cassie Hammett
The ultimate goal of engagement among vulnerable populations would be that they find a spot to belong in your church body. — Cassie Hammett
For something to make any sort of impact in serving vulnerable populations sustainably, biblically, and holistically takes a really long time. — Cassie Hammett
You have to assess what we are and who we are. Think about it in two lanes: resources and relationships. What are the resources we have, and what are the relationships we are connected to? — Vance Pitman
We want the gospel to be the answer for someone who’s gone through trauma. — Cassie Hammett
Published June 22, 2023