The hope mural you see above can be found in downtown Spartanburg, directly across from the bus station. It is part of a community partnership campaign entitled “Hope in the ‘Burg.” You can find all sorts of helpful resources on the website, including testimonies of people who have found hope in Christ and hope for life in our city, a brief message from a local pastor, links to community resources, and a prayer walking guide.

You can find blogs focused on loving your community well. These are simple, but insightful training resources that can help you prepare yourself and others for ministry among hurting people.

When you come closer to hurting people, you will often discover that the physical needs are many. It helps to know what resources are available in the community. United Way of the Piedmont has put together a simple way to connect with resources for all kinds of needs - food, utility payments, housing, transportation, mental health, substance abuse, and many other avenues of assistance. Simply dial 2-1-1 or click on the button below to find an extensive list of options available:

Looking for a helpful disciple-making resource? There is a simple, discipleship and journaling book that was written out of many years of conversation and ministry with hurting people in our city. It focuses on some of the most common obstacles to life change that people in great need experience. You can use it as a discipleship tool to walk through together with the person.