- Mikki Gay of Breath of Life in Blythewood, S.C., leads the group in a brainstorming session.
- Leaders write down their goals and ideas for the future of the ministry on sticky notes.
- Ministries share about themselves on posters around the meeting room. Redeemer Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio, introduces their staff and celebrates their greatest joys.
- In addition to sharing ideas, the meeting was an opportunity for leaders to hear the stories from across the country of ministries working with and among those experiencing homelessness.
- Leaders meet with Mark Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop, to share their stories and discuss their ministries’ needs.
- The participants gather after their work is done.
The ELCA’s new homeless ministry network aims to work \”with and among\” people experiencing poverty and homelessness.