"Loving Your Neighbors Well" with Sam Johnson

About EpisodeSam Johnson is an Urban Missionary and social worker. Yet he had no idea what social work was until his freshman year of college. He found God guiding him to organizations and a church that showed him how to love the community. As he has strengthened his relationship with Christ he also has strengthened his conviction to show love, mercy and justice to those in our community. Sam has an amazing gift of helping individuals see how they can use their time, talents and treasures. In this episode he takes the time to share with our TBWS community how we each can uncover our gifts and use them to love our neighbors. Sam shares testimonies of how men and women are loving those in their communities with their time, talents and treasures.  Join us for an incredible conversation hearing the heart of an amazing man who is making impactful change in the WIlmington, NC community.Kindness was modeled in Sam's family and faith community.Kindness can be a muscle that grows with practice.Sam's journey into social work was influenced by his college experience.The care ministry can take many forms, including practical help.Urban missionaries face challenges with limited resources.Emotional weight is a significant challenge in service roles.Asking for help allows others to use their gifts.Building relationships is crucial in community service. Self-care is essential for helping others effectively.Engaging in non-work-related activities fosters personal wholeness.Building relationships is key to effective community service. Volunteers can use their unique skills to serve others.Your calling may not be tied to your job.Prayer is a powerful way to support those in need.Advocacy can help raise awareness and support for causes.Physical donations are just as important as financial ones._______________________Reach out to Sam if you want to know more about the work he is doing, or support him with your time, talents and treasures! [email protected] you want to support Vigilant Hope with physical donations; click the link here.Social Coffee favorite coffee shop @socialcoffeesupply -check them out! Smoke on the Water favorite restaurant @smokeonthewaterwilmington- check them out!________________________Follow UsTiktokInstagram#thebrittanywheelershow#dreamingbig#choosingyourhard#thelifegodcalledyouto#beingkind#dogoodthingsmakemeproud#thelifeyoulongfor