Full-Time missionary in Dallas!
We have raised the first phase of our annual commitments and I will begin serving as a full-time missionary on the streets of Dallas within the next few weeks! We still have needs in our annual budget, but we are excited to launch in faith, trusting God to lead others to join our calling. Over the past year, we have been blessed by the commitment of donors who have partnered with us. This “calling” to serve the homeless has become the calling of many! The men and women whom we serve (over 3,500 last year) deserve this full-time commitment and I am so excited! This is truly a gift...
Read More100+ volunteers distribute love
Last Saturday we had over 100 volunteers who joined with one purpose – to share the love of Christ with homeless men and women on the streets of Dallas. We distributed bags with socks, t-shirts, snacks, combs, vitamins, water bottles, and gospel tracts. We had bins of various clothes that included pants, sweaters, shirts and other items. We also gave out cases of Bibles in both English and Spanish. Every day thousands of homeless men and women walk the streets of Dallas. Often they are ignored or looked down upon. How would you feel if everyone you looked at quickly looked away as if to...
Read MorePanhandling
I often get asked for money. I often get asked about – getting asked for money. What should we do? Before I begin, we are surrounded by poor people. People have real needs and many people still eat out of trash cans and out of despair some are left with no choice – but to ask for your help. When you see someone asking for money, there are usually two needs going on. The guy asking has a serious need. His sign may say “Homeless vet” or “will work for food” or maybe “beer money”. That guy has a serious need. His need may not be clearly...
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
[slideshow id=2] We have had a wonderful year of ministry and I wanted to take a moment to recap and say thank you! Our ministry focuses on Bible Studies, 12 Steps, Mentoring and Resourcing. Let’s cover those. Life Skills class at the Bridge: For the whole year, we have had over 1,000 men and women attend a class. We have covered Anger Management, Christmas, Commitments, Community, Decision Making, Disappointment, Ethics, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Health, Identity, Independence, Influence, Getting a Job, Keeping a Job, Leadership, Life Management, The Rules of Life, Life Change,...
Read MoreCamping at 26° ?
Today was cold. It was in the low twenties and many people camped outside. Why? Because they have the latest REI camping gear and seek to battle the elements? No. Today thousands in Dallas will camp outside in clothes they have scavenged, cardboard they have stacked, and eat someone else’s leftovers. The reality of homelessness bites when the temperature drops like this. Some will face the cold as they have for years, for many this is a new reality that comes with the economy. Today I took a group of students from Dallas Theological Seminary on a field trip. We went to a particular ...
Read MoreThankful for a great outreach!
Friday night we showed the movie Amazing Grace at the Bridge. It was a great time of entertainment, fellowship, and ministry. The movie tells the story of William Wilberforce who fought to abolish slavery in England. It also tells the story of John Newton, who wrote the words to the song Amazing Grace. John is a monk who is haunted by his past as a slave ship owner. He “once was blind” to his sins and “now can see” the destruction his sins have caused. He recorded his story to be used in the legal battle against slave trade. After the movie we heard the testimony of...
Read MoreWhat is your calling?
