In the final episode of our summer series, Nate Gilespie joins us to share the heart of 616 Service. Built on the belief that volunteering should be accessible and fulfilling for everyone, 616 Service breaks down barriers and opens doors for community impact. A fitting close to our journey through missions, outreach, and community engagement this summer!

Feel free to reach out to the 616 team using this link - https://www.616service.org/contactus

Stay tuned for more to come on the Equip Podcast.

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This week we continue our summer series with Amanda Roozeboom, who shares about Therefore Go, a Grand Rapids–based nonprofit that partners with churches to help students grow in faith through service, mission experiences, and leadership development. Amanda highlights the heart behind the ministry and how it’s making a lasting impact in the lives of young people and local communities.

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In this episode of our summer series on Missions, Outreach, and Community Engagement, we talk with Ryan Winter from Youth for Christ West Michigan. Ryan shares how he got involved with YFC, the personal impact it’s had on his life, and the importance of walking alongside young people through consistent, Christ-centered relationships. He also reflects on how the support and guidance of Tabernacle Community Church has been essential to his ministry journey and ongoing work with youth.

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In this episode of our summer series on Missions, Outreach, and Community Engagement, we sit down with Ryan VerWys, President and CEO of ICCF Community Homes in Grand Rapids. Ryan shares the story and mission of ICCF — a faith-rooted organization dedicated to providing equitable housing solutions and building vibrant communities. Whether you're new to the topic or looking for tangible ways to get involved, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical insight.

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In this episode, we continue our summer focus on Missions, Outreach, and Community Engagement by talking with Ukinya Hunter about the inspiring Charity2Change initiative and how Tabernacle Community Church partners with them to impact our Grand Rapids community.

If you’d like to get connected with Ukinya and learn more about what Charity2Change is doing, you can reach her at ukinyah@newhopegr.org.

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This week, Pastor Artie Lindsay shares how Tabernacle is living out its mission in the community - highlighting our involvement with the Urban Church Leadership Center and the impact of raising up leaders for the city. Listen in to learn more about what this looks like!

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In this episode, we continue our summer series on missions and outreach by sitting down with one of our pastoral staff members, Kizombo Kalumbula, to learn more about IBM—an organization we’re proud to serve alongside. Tune in as we explore how IBM is making a tangible impact in our community.

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In this laid-back summer kickoff episode, hosts Jake and Kev take a moment to hit pause and check in. They chat about what’s been going on in their lives and what they’re looking forward to this summer. As the first in our summer mini-series focused on missions, outreach, and community engagement, this episode sets the tone for what’s ahead, reminding us that meaningful ministry often starts with intentional presence right where we are.