Episode 370: How to Reach First Responders In Your Community

In Episode 370 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss ideas on how to love, serve, and reach the first responders in our communities. Here is today’s question:

“I am wondering if you have any ideas on how to reach the first responders in our communities effectively?” 

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • Ideas on how to love and serve the first responders in your community
  • Is an affinity group helpful for reaching first responders? 

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

  • “Everybody loves donuts.” – @toddadkins 
  • “Knowledge, experience, coaching.” – @toddadkins 
  • “Recognize the first responders in your community by showing up on days that they don’t expect to surprise and delight them.” – @toddadkins 
  • “Offer to be a chaplain in the community to first responders. Bring food and people to love and serve on them.” – @toddadkins 
  • “Identify a first responder believer in your own church and disciple them to reach out to their own community.” @toddadkins 
  • “God is in the business of redeeming, restoring, and making beauty out of ashes.”  – @danielsangi

Additional Resources:

  • Check out Daniel’s marriage and parenting podcast with his wife, Christina IMbetween 
  • Text “newchurches” to 888-111 for 5 FREE E-books on multiplication 
  • Listen to The 5 Leadership Questions Podcast

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Published March 19, 2019

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