We spend a lot of our time at Love Thy Neighborhood thinking, talking and praying about how to help young adults grow in their faith and life skills and how to …
When Parents are Reluctant About Urban Ministry
I recently spent some time with a Christian leader who provides financial oversight for large sums of money given to mission work here in the United States. He confided in …
Fundraising for Missions: You’re Afraid But You Don’t Need to Be
Here is something I see all the time. “Love Thy Neighborhood sounds like an amazing opportunity – like something I’ve been looking for!” (Sudden pause.) “Wait. Would I have to …
What Should I Do With the Sermon Notes I Take Every Week?
Here’s a common dilemma. Every week, you sit in the congregation and take notes during the pastor’s sermon at church. As the sermon unfolds, you write down important insights, quotes, …
How Can Nonprofits Increase Their Effectiveness?
Nonprofits running on limited finances and staff must have at least 4 things in place in order to be effective in caring for those in need. 1. Clear Vision and …
Why Telling Your Life Story Matters
When our LTN Team Members first arrive, we take a few hours each day to have them sit down and share the story of their entire life with their teammates. …
Why We All Need Honest and Transparent Community
Last week, I took a short road trip with a friend. We spent around 4 hours talking about why he joined his church. He started by saying that many things …
5 Steps to Make Transitioning to Adulthood Less Difficult
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Recent surveys have revealed what any young adult already knows: the transition into adulthood is really hard. Here are a few quick statistics to prove the …