This is perhaps one of the simplest and yet most helpful ministries of all. The cost is moderate but infrequent. Here is how it works. Lets say it’s been raining hard for a few days. If you are homeless and … Continue reading
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I want to do a special post and talk about “Takin It To The Streets” which is a ministry of Ensley First Baptist Church. “Takin It To The Streets” is an outreach program sponsored by Ensley First Baptist Church … Continue reading
Imagine yourself sitting on the side of the road or in the woods all day with no work, no home and no place to go. Sounds pretty depressing. You can buy a small AM/FM radio for about $10 and a … Continue reading
This is a very simple yet very effective little ministry that you can provide to a small group of homeless people or to an entire camp. The vast majority of homeless are familiar with church and many are Christians. Because … Continue reading
The majority of homeless people in Pensacola live in what are called “homeless camps”. These camps are generally hidden in the woods and are often close to commercial areas where the homeless can purchase supplies and get some support from … Continue reading
This is a difficult subject to write about because I don’t want to stereotype a group of people nor do I want to oversimplify an issue. The causes of homelessness are complicated to say the least. When you look at … Continue reading
This is the latest Street Survival Guide put out by the Escarosa Coalition on the Homeless. It has a wealth of information and resources for the homeless in Pensacola, Escambia and Santa Rosa County as well as anyone else in … Continue reading
This is a personal favorite of mine. A friend and I drove over to the Super Thrift on 9th Avenue to purchase some clothes for some of the homeless people on North Davis Highway. We had written down everyone’s sizes … Continue reading
Before you start ministering to the needs of the homeless you should educate yourself as much as possible. I want to pass on some things that I have learned the difficult way so that you can implement your ministry the easy … Continue reading
If you love animals then this is the perfect ministry for you. This may sound like an unusual ministry but it is actually quite effective. Many homeless people take in dogs or puppies and care for them. Doing something kind … Continue reading