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Not Us and Them—Just Us: Lessons from the Well Café | Steve Griffin

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description In this conversation, Shannon and Steve Griffin discuss the intersection of community development and church outreach, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with vulnerable populations. Steve shares his journey from traditional pastoral roles to working directly with those in poverty, highlighting the significance of dignity, belonging, and the power of storytelling in ministry. They explore how volunteers can engage meaningfully with their communities and the transformative impact of connection and service. Takeaways 1. Community development is about building relationships, not just providing services. 2. Isolation is the biggest issue for vulnerable populations, not lack of resources. 3. Dignity and belonging are essential in outreach ministries. 4. Listening to people's stories is crucial for understanding their needs. 5. Volunteering should be seen as a calling, not just an obligation. 6. Transformative stories often come from deep personal struggles. 7. The church should be a place of belonging for everyone. 8. Rescue can lead to reconciliation and restoration in communities. 9. Everyone has a role to play in serving those in need. 10. Awareness of our surroundings can lead to meaningful connections. Time Stamps 05:09 "Relational Outreach Through Ministry" 10:31 Listening Without Assumptions 13:58 "Mobilizing Love on the Margins" 15:36 "Volunteering with Purpose and Calling" 20:09 "Seeking God in Brokenness" 23:31 "Rescue, Reconciliation, Restoration" 25:55 "Awareness and Compassion in Action" 30:04 "Embracing God's Call to Serve" Guest Links Ministry: Centre Street Church (https://cschurch.ca/) Book: Come to the Table: Mobilizing the Church to Love on the Margins (https://a.co/d/fdshNxj) Other Links Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook:   / 1pgzjwfkq9   Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca (https://neighbourly.ca) Email: podcast@careimpact.ca (mailto:podcast@careimpact.ca) About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal (http://careimpact.ca/careportal) DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate (http://careimpact.ca/donate)