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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

BikeHiker: Lessons Learned From Urban Neighborhoods

[from Pastor John Hay, BikeHiker...]

Seven observations that emerge
from 18 years in the heart of the city...



"I have invested most of my adult life working in Indianapolis urban neighborhoods. I first served as Pastor of Shepherd Community and director of its then-fledgling, now-bustling compassionate ministry. I then succeeded the beloved John H. Boner at the Near Eastside community center now named in his honor. I was then asked to guide Horizon House to rebuild and reboot its day services to homeless neighbors. Now, coming full circle, I serve as Pastor of West Morris Street Free Methodist Church, a 95-year old congregation in the southwest shadow of downtown.

Eighteen of the past 21 years, I’ve been privileged to serve in the heart of the city. During this time I have felt welcomed, invited, drawn forward, empowered, and blessed. I’ve been scolded, doubted, intimidated, stretched, and..."

[continued at BikeHiker blog]

posted by IndyChristian @ 5:30 AM

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