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Looking Back & Looking Forward

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by JWHwpAdmin

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Looking Back & Looking Forward 2018 was an amazing year for Jesus Was Homeless, and Gateway Branson Church. We saw so much growth, and often in places we weren’t necessarily expecting it. We are so incredibly grateful for how God has continued to bless this organization and taken what little…

Branson Hibernation Season

January 18, 2019February 7, 2019 by JWHwpAdmin

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Branson Hibernation Season The holidays are over, cold weather is setting in, and the Branson economy has essentially gone into hibernation. Every year, there comes a time when the tourists leave our happy, family friendly, fun-filled town and head back to their respective cities, leaving a ghost town in…

Behind The Billboards

October 31, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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Behind The Billboards When people think of Branson, they often think of the multiple attractions it has to offer. The theatres and shows, retail stores, theme parks, lake activities, and family friendly atmosphere. Billboards line the highways, proclaiming good times and fun for all who come here! But, that’s not…

The Faces of Poverty

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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The Faces of Poverty When you think of people living in poverty, who is it you see? Is it the homeless man living under the bridge? Maybe the person sitting at the stoplight every day with a sign asking for help? The truth is poverty wears many faces and not…

It Starts With: Why?

August 17, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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It Starts With: Why? Why do you do what you do? Why did you choose the career that you’re in? Was it the money? Convenience? Necessity? Or is it something that you’re genuinely passionate about? From the time we’re children, we are told that we can be anything we want…

War…What is it good for?

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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War…What is it good for? I’ve recently been watching the Vietnam War documentary by Ken Burns on Netflix. My knowledge of the Vietnam War is limited to what I have learned in school and through movies. I have found this documentary to not only be very informative on why the…

Life Change

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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Life Change What is Bryan passionate about? Life Change. That’s why our mission at Jesus Was Homeless is “To Transform Lives Into A New Way Of Living”. I love to see God transform people, really transform them. It’s such an honor and a privilege to be a part of that.…

Workforce Development

May 14, 2018May 24, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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We talk a lot about local workforce development at Jesus Was Homeless - and with good reason! Because the path out of poverty starts with getting a good, full-time job. While we know the toll poverty takes on the individual, have you ever stopped to consider the price it takes…

10 Years of JWH

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by JWHwpAdmin

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10 Years of JWH If you had asked me 10 years ago what I would be doing in 2018, I probably would have said I’d be working for corporate America and not living in Branson, Missouri. It’s a good thing God doesn’t reveal the future to us. Not only would…

A New Year, New Opportunities

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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A New Year, New Opportunities Any way you look at it, 2017 was quite a year for Jesus Was Homeless. In its final twelve weeks alone we, Moved into our new 17,000 square foot campus on Gretna Road; Increased the number of sack meals we deliver every Thursday; Set a…

Helping Folks Access Healthcare

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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Helping Folks Access Healthcare You may not know it, but people living in poverty face many challenges to accessing healthcare services. And many times, the healthcare industry doesn’t understand those challenges, either. Many of the people we serve don’t trust someone with whom they don’t have a relationship with. They…

Getting to the Root Cause of Substance Abuse

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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Getting to the Root Cause of Substance Abuse I’m often asked, “Is there a substance abuse problem here in Branson?” Sadly, the answer is yes. When Jesus Was Homeless started nine years ago, about one third of the people we met in extended stay motels had some sort of addiction.…

It All Comes Down to A Job

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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It All Comes Down to A Job I’m going to tell you a secret: homelessness isn’t about not having a permanent place to live. It’s often about dealing with poverty. I am convinced that the only way out of poverty is through work. You want to truly address the problem…

The Story Behind Our New Thrift Store

August 25, 2017September 7, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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THE STORY BEHIND OUR NEW THRIFT STORE Have you heard about Branson’s hottest new place to find bargains? Lots of people are getting a good buy and helping a good cause – at the same time. The Jesus Was Homeless Thrift Store opened for business on August 1, and people…

A New Building, A New Beginning

August 8, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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A NEW BUILDING, A NEW BEGINNING Something about a new beginning really appeals to us. A clean slate, a do over, starting fresh from scratch. That’s why we stay up till midnight every December 31 to ring in the New Year. It’s why we’re excited when a baby arrives and…

Neighboring

July 20, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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Neighboring For those of us living in the Ozarks, we probably consider ourselves a neighborly people. Our communities are built around neighborhoods. And yet, there’s a skill set necessary for being a good neighbor. And unfortunately, too many people today have lost it. True, we do care about those who…

Volunteering

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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Think you know what it’s like to serve as a volunteer? Think again! Volunteering with Jesus Was Homeless may look different than it does with other organizations. That’s because in most cases, our volunteers create a culture of family and relationships. Working together on a shared project fulfills the spirit…

Plain Talk About Poverty

June 1, 2017June 13, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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Plain Talk About Poverty Welcome to Bryan’s Blog! I hope you’ll join me here as I update you on what Jesus Was Homeless, Jobs for Life and our many outreach efforts are doing to bring jobs, meals and hope to people in Branson. Let’s start with some plain talk about…

The Power Of One

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by JWHwpAdmin

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The Power Of One A few weeks ago Amy & I had the priviledge and honor of traveling to Israel. One of my favorite spots was just outside of Jerulsalem where we visited a Jewish cemetary. People there don’t decorate graves with flowers, but with stones. The most decorated grave…

It’s Giving Tuesday!

September 7, 2016October 18, 2016 by JWHwpAdmin

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December 1st, 2015 - It's Giving Tuesday!

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