Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how doing ministry with neighbors can break down barriers and foster life-changing relationships.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height explains why churches and Christians have essential roles in a healthy society despite the trend toward secularism.

Jay Height discusses how we can approach life with gratitude and thankfulness even in difficult times.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how ministries and nonprofits can do a better job of finding and keeping volunteers.

Jay Height discusses how we can learn to connect with our neighbors and why it’s so vitally important.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why the path to employment needs to begin in middle school for students who face enormous obstacles in life.

Jay Height explains how the Shalom Project, which pairs a city police and a paramedic to help meet neighbors’ needs, became a groundbreaking initiative on Indianapolis’ near Eastside.

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height shares key lessons he’s learned after more than 25 years in ministry.

Jay Height discusses how the surge in the cost of food, gas, rent and other necessities has affected our neighbors.

As crime increases across the United States, Jay Height discusses the factors driving the spike in violence and how ministries can help prevent tragedies and promote hope.