“THE GREATEST LOVE I’LL FEEL IN THIS TIME OF MY LIFE...” The thing we pray for the most is that Rail//Line provides a constant source of encouragement and abundant love to everyone who walks through the door—that those who work here or come in for a coffee each...
Rail//Line Coffee Spotlight by Elle The special environment at Rail//Line is made possible thanks to a carefully laid foundation of listening, consistency, respect, and teamwork. Building a strong foundation for a ministry is incredibly important. If you think about...
Rail//Line Coffee Spotlight by Levi Szymanowski It’s not uncommon for our staff at Rail//Line to hear comments about the restoration of an old, blighted gas station to what is now a beautiful building that serves as a neighborhood refuge for those in our community....
Rail//Line Spotlight: by Josiah Ramos, Assistant Manager Discipleship cannot be accomplished without love. During his time on Earth, Jesus modeled a beautiful picture of what it looks like to practically disciple others: simply sharing His love in everyday life. This...
Part #2 of Promise’s Story of Healing. Read Part #1 “Healing Her Broken Belief” here. When Promise first moved into the Hannah House, it felt like she had nothing to offer.She had little job experience and very few skills, but the staff encouraged and supported...
“Promises are made to be broken... that’s why I am so broken.” My name is Promise. A few years ago, my life—if you could even call it that—used to be rock bottom hell. I was pregnant, addicted to drugs, consumed by alcohol, and hanging around with people who were...
Volunteer Highlight by Eddy Welch Before becoming an apprentice mentor through Rail//Line Coffee, I was looking for a ministry to partner with. I wanted to help people not only to grow in their walk with Christ but to further themselves in the professional world as...
The 7th principle of CCD is Wholistic Approach. Oftentimes, many in ministry get passionate and involved in one area of need and think if they solve this particular problem that all else will be resolved. Christians, of course, often focus this area on a personal...
As a part of CLDI’s mission, Rail//Line’s primary goals are to develop young adults and to be a place where community can come and gather in encouragement and neighborly love. Our hope is that it functions as a space where people connect to their greater community —...
A Series on the Eight Principles of Christian Community Development By Eric Basye In the fall of 2020, I began working on my Doctor of Leadership through George Fox University. I toyed with the idea for years, having completed one year of doctoral work through Fuller...