Stories (Blog)

Category: Parent Life

What Jesus Looks Like

10/5/2020 in Category Parent Life

By Jill Meyer, Parent Life

The trailer looked so trashed that I rechecked the address. 

Yes, this was the right place! Oh my, was the place even safe for an adult, let alone a 6-month-... More

More Dedicated Than Ever

10/5/2020 in Category General, City Life, Juvenile Justice Ministry, Parent Life

By Gareth Unruh, Chief Ministry Officer

Today I mourn - I mourn for the lives lost in our city because of a society that has failed our young people. Don’t hear that I condone their... More

Welcome to the Sex Trade

6/5/2019 in Category Parent Life

By Jill Meyer, Parent Life Director

“Kari” was only 14 years old when she ran away from home. Home was not a very nice place. Mom was an addict and there was abuse. She convinced a friend... More

Changes That Can Only Come From God

4/23/2019 in Category Parent Life

By Jill Meyer, Director of Parent Life

“Don't you get discouraged working with teen parents who have been in so much trouble, Jill?”

Of course, I do. I hate it when I find out one of the... More

God Shows Up

7/26/2018 in Category Parent Life

By Jill Meyer, Parent Life Director

“Jill! I was hoping I would see you at this event! I think we should move ahead with our plan to start the teen parent's group at our church!”

“Rudy,... More