Matthew 25:40 – “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

One way we go outside the walls of the church to reach the lost, the lonely, and the forgotten ones is by doing a monthly homeless outreach in Pensacola, FL where we hit the streets and meet them where they are. We address their physical needs first by providing them with a home cooked meal and items such as hygiene supplies, tarps/tents, shoes, blankets and coats. This then opens the door for us to meet their spiritual needs by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and offering prayer, whether that be for health, family, unforgiveness, or wounding. We are very intentional to take time to talk with them and get to know them on a personal level. They are more than simply “homeless people”, they are human beings. By letting them know that they are valued, loved, and special, we are showing them the love of God the Father. One thing is for sure – we are all one mistake or crisis away from being in their shoes.

We also use these outreaches as an opportunity for street evangelism training. We take a team of 6-8 different volunteers each month to show them just how easy it is to share the love of Jesus with people in practical ways. The goal is to equip them and teach them the tools needed to make it become a lifestyle, not simply an outreach