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John Coker

Four Ways

Four Ways Churches Transform Their Cities

We start in Bronson.

Community impact rarely happens through one program. It happens when churches become visible, useful, trusted, and faithful over time. These are four principles I've learned while trying to help one local church love its town well.

Pillar 11Create Landmark MomentsGive your community something worth gathering for.From Christmas on Court Street to VBS: go bigger than expected, and put Jesus at the center.Read more →Pillar 22Meet Enduring NeedsFind out who is hurting, and build something that lasts.How a tiny back room became a Clothes Closet serving roughly 150 people every week.Read more →Pillar 33Earn a Seat at the TableBe present before you are needed.Become the kind of church local leaders know they can call.Read more →Pillar 44Stay Long Enough to MatterTransformation takes longer than a ministry calendar.Hang around. Love people. Keep showing up.Read more →