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Is the church the asset in the neighborhood or is it one of many? Jason Spencer tackles this question head-on as local pastor who has committed to not just being a church in a neighborhood, but a church with the neighborhood, there to empower people in their God-given dignity and the work they’ve been called to do! The trio talk about the difference between outreach and place based focus, leadership development, and the power of being a real partner in the neighborhood and not just a location to attend.

Jason Spencer is the lead pastor of Image Church in Southwest Fresno. Image Church started their community development organization called Generation Changers for kids in their local schools, and also has opened up their property for job skill development.

Here are some notes and links related to what Jason shared:

• Image Church
• Generation Changers
• Asset Based Community Development and How Organizations Implement It for Neighborhood Transformation
• To learn about how Fresno is entering into the service of homeless students: HERE
• ENP Drive Tours

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