Reaching Your Community with Lasting Impact

What if the people you’re called to reach aren’t walking through your doors, but walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives?Jonathan and Kelley Bergsma sit down with Pastor Jarod Smith for a conversation that gets right to the tension many leaders feel: How do we truly reach people navigating financial strain, addiction, and overwhelming life circumstances?They don’t just talk strategy, they share their story. The moments that shaped their calling. The experiences that pulled their hearts toward people often overlooked, and the conviction that the Church is meant to meet people in real life, not just invite them into a building.Their message is clear and actionable: The Church can be a conduit of hope. When we lead people to engage relationally, show up consistently, and serve in tangible ways, we reflect the hope of Jesus in a way that people can actually receive.You’ll hear how their passion for evangelism has evolved into something deeply practical, equipping others to share their faith through authentic relationships, not programs or pressure.This conversation is honest, grounded, and quietly challenging. It will help you reframe what outreach can look like in your context and inspire you to lead your people beyond the four walls, into the everyday places where hope is needed most.