15 Jul Serving the Poor, Honoring God—One Morning at a Time
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Serving the Poor, Honoring God—One Morning at a Time
Hi friends,
This morning at Christ’s Body Ministries, we wrapped up another powerful Daily Bread service. The streets are hot, summer is in full swing, and yet over 100 men and women came through our doors seeking food, showers, clean clothes—and a glimpse of God’s kindness. Every morning, we do our best to meet them where they are with open hands and the hope of Jesus.
Proverbs 14:31 reminds us: “Whoever is kind to the poor honors God.” What a profound and beautiful truth. At Christ’s Body, we get to honor God daily by serving the poor. But I want you to know—we don’t do it alone. We do it with you.
Right now, we’ve got an incredible opportunity. A generous supporter has issued a $75,000 challenge grant—every dollar you give between now and September will be doubled. That means twice the meals, twice the clothes, and twice the hope on the streets of Denver.
We’re also pushing toward our 50 at $5,000 campaign. Seventeen donors have already stepped up with $5,000 gifts. We’re on our way—but we still need more champions. Will you be one of them?
And if that’s not where you are right now, no worries. Even becoming a monthly Hero of Hope—whether it’s $25, $100, or whatever God puts on your heart—makes a massive difference in stabilizing this ministry through the dry summer months.
We invite you to join us. Give. Pray. Volunteer. And above all—continue to be kind to the poor. Because when you do, you honor God.
Gratefully,
Dr. Jim Copeland
Executive Director, Christ’s Body Ministries
Jim Copeland
Dr. Jim Copeland serves as a business coach to executives and organizations such as Promise Keepers, CORE Leadership, Life of Valor Men's Ministry, Christ's Body Ministries among others. Dr. Copeland served as the International Director of Journey Corps and Director of Recruitment for WorldVenture, Vice President of Operations for Dare 2 Share Ministries, Vice President of U.S. for Emerging Young Leaders, and seven years with Promise Keepers, where he served as Vice President of US and International Ministries.
Dr. Copeland has served on the Board of Directors for international ministries in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Jim has launched ministries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, ministering in more than 30 countries worldwide. Jim is a popular speaker worldwide on a wide variety of topics including Men’s Ministry, Fathering, Discovering Your Destiny and Leadership.
Dr. Copeland has also held executive positions in advertising, marketing, and church growth organizations. His research, in the area of evangelism and leadership, includes several national surveys, international research on the condition of men and the church, and articles. He is the co-author of Men’s Ministry, Every Man Ministering, 1994, and Women’s Ministry, A Model for Mobilizing and Equipping Women for Ministry, 1994.
Dr. Copeland planted two churches and also served in five churches for over 30 years and currently serves as an Elder in his church in Colorado. His education includes a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in ministry.
Jim resides in Westminster, Colorado, with his wife Denise and has two sons: James (married to Kelly and serves the citizens of Albuquerque as a Fire Fighter) and Sterling (married and pastors at Christ Body Ministries, serving the homeless community of Denver).
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