Leading with Joy and Loving Your Neighbor

In this episode of Good News in the Neighborhood, we share two short stories that remind us how powerful simple, faithful actions can be. First, Luke Randall reflects on how volunteering in Ecclesia’s kids ministry and being shaped by Jen’s joyful, steady leadership changed the way he understands what it means to lead and serve. Then, Alex Garza takes us along on a work trip to Philadelphia, where a few Mr. Rogers coasters and one simple question, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” opened the door to unexpected moments of connection, kindness, and joy with total strangers. Together, these stories show how leadership, neighborliness, and small acts of courage can quietly change the world around us.