Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Pastor Aaron Brockett explains why Traders Point Christian Church is a major partner of Shepherd

Shepherd Community Center’s Alan Southerland and Traders Point Christian Church lead pastor Aaron Brockett discuss the power of ministry partnerships.

Shepherd steps up to meet the need for affordable housing

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd’s partnership with Arbor Homes and others is meeting the need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

Gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to hunger crisis in Indianapolis

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to chronic hunger in Indianapolis.

Shepherd partners with IPS high school to promote students’ mental health

Shepherd Community Center Chief Engagement Office Phil Edwards and Arsenal Technical High School teacher Tony Lamont discuss how Shepherd is working with the school to improve and protect students’ mental health.

It’s the season for volunteers. Here’s how you can serve at Shepherd.

Shepherd Community Center Director of Volunteer Engagement Donna Alexander explains how volunteers can serve their neighbors as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near.

Why do people struggle to pay the bills? Our economy isn’t working for everyone.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the economic challenges that many Americans are now facing.

New ministry begins here. Power of internships is building new leaders.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Young Adult Coordinator David Martinez discuss how internships are building a new generation of ministry leaders.

Neighbors helping neighbors: How churches can engage with their communities

Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how churches can engage with their communities in ways that make a lasting difference.

How a mentor made a lasting difference in this pastor’s life

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how mentors helped to shape Lewis’ call into ministry.

Christian compassion has deep roots in American history

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and historian Dan Miller discuss how the Christian view of compassion has shaped American history and our social safety net.