The Fragrance of Christ

by | Jan 1, 2015 | Community Development & Housing

Currently I am part of a one-year leadership cohort through the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology for an on-going discussion on ways to embrace a parishmindset in ministering to communities like the South Side.  A parishis a geographically defined place,...

My Community

by | Dec 3, 2014 | Community Development & Housing, Stories

*The following is a reflection from one of our interns, Gus.  As part of the internship, Gus lives in the community in effort to love God and love others and works directly with Youth Works, our work to reach at-risk youth with the gospel.  Whether he is volunteering...

Lostness

by | Nov 2, 2014 | Community Development & Housing

I (Eric) recently attended a couple of meetings involving faith leaders, business owners, politicians, City Council members, and city workers as we discussed ways in which to meet the needs of the ‘chronically poor’ in our city, as well as ways to...

Leaving Good Things

by | Oct 6, 2014 | Stories

*The following blog was written by a dear sister, friend, neighbor, and co-laborer – Brit.  As the chapter of the South Side, Billings Fellowship, and CLDI comes to a close, a new chapter begins.  We have been blessed to have the Malloch family as part...

Seeing Jesus

by | Sep 1, 2014 | Community Development & Housing

If you haven’t ever read the Gospel of Mark, it is an action-packed study and portrayal of the major events of Jesus’ life.  Before you even reach the end of chapter 1, Isaiah’s prophecy is fulfilled in the life and ministry of John the Baptist; Jesus...