Gail Allyn Short

Gail Allyn Short is freelance writer in Birmingham, Alabama. She leads a nursing home ministry and teaches a Bible study class for new believers at Integrity Bible Church.

Hungry to Help

A partnership was struck where Chandler First Assemblies could obtain food items from Kaleo to donate to East Side Elementary School, which serves pre-K to second grade students, before the kids left for spring break.

The Fruit of Consistency

Crosspoint City Church gives its strategies time to mature.

A Small Church with Big Plans

First Baptist raised a pickleball net and 40 people from across the community came to play within the first two weeks.

Taking the Next Step for New Parents

The church targets new parents in particular by handing out personal hygiene products, diapers, onesies and baby formula.

Young at Heart

Around 25% of the children attending come from low-income communities, so they provide breakfast not only to the kids but also for their families before the Bible lesson and activities start.

Fit for the Kingdom

The Lord prompted Reardon to think about combining Christian fellowship with fitness in order to create a new small group for men.

Signs of Joy

According to Kregel, 3–4% of American teenagers are deaf or hard of hearing. “They are one of the most isolated groups of teenagers known.”

Threads of Hope

The volunteers create colorful jumpers as well as sun and peasant dresses for girls, and shorts for boys. The number of pieces they complete each month varies, but on average, the volunteers make between 15–20 garments a month.