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This week on Our Community, Our Mission, we sit down with Sarah Rieger, Communication Specialist for Citygate Network, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the power of storytelling and connection. Sarah shares how Citygate’s small but mighty team supports more than 325 gospel-centered ministries across North America—equipping leaders, offering practical tools, and reminding them they’re not alone in the fight against homelessness, addiction, and poverty. With warmth and candor, she opens up about her journey into ministry, the moments that moved her to tears, and how God continues to use stories to reveal His faithfulness and build community across the country.
Together, we unpack what authentic leadership looks like, the importance of collaboration through Citygate’s member network, and how initiatives like Conversations on a Bench are changing the dialogue around homelessness. Whether you serve on the frontlines or simply want to understand how faith fuels real change, this conversation will leave you inspired to see how the gospel, and the stories we tell, can transform hearts, leaders, and entire communities.
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Chapters
1. Opening Prayer And Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Meet Citygate Network And Sarah Rieger (00:01:05)
3. National Share The Warmth Day (00:02:30)
4. Warming Centers And Co‑Sheltering Plans (00:05:05)
5. Lighthearted Moments And Community Culture (00:09:10)
6. What Citygate Network Does (00:12:40)
7. Why The Network Matters To Leaders (00:16:40)
8. Sarah’s Calling And First Seven Months (00:20:05)
9. Team, Leadership, And Member Support (00:25:00)
10. CEOs’ Compassion And Meeting People Where They Are (00:29:20)
11. Conversations On A Bench: Changing The Narrative (00:32:20)
12. National Context And Policy Voice (00:37:20)
13. Working With Government And Community Partners (00:40:30)
14. Final Reflections And How To Get Involved (00:45:00)
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