What does it look like when hope takes root in a neighborhood—and begins to change everything?

This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Chris Minier, Director of Development, and Zach Speith, Director of Operations, of Bridge of Grace Ministries to hear how God is at work on the southeast side of Fort Wayne through a mission built on HOPE: Housing, Opportunity, Progress, and Education.

In this encouraging conversation, Chris and Zach share how Bridge of Grace is walking alongside individuals and families as they move toward stability, growth, and a renewed future. From providing safe and affordable housing to creating pathways for opportunity and education, their work reflects what it looks like when the love of Christ is lived out in practical, life-changing ways.

We also talk about how real transformation happens through relationships—when people are known, supported, and empowered to take their next step forward. And we explore how County Line and listeners like you can partner with Bridge of Grace to help bring lasting hope to a community God deeply loves.

It’s a conversation about restoration, faith, and the kind of hope that doesn’t just inspire—but rebuilds.

For more information about Bridge of Grace Ministries, visit: Apple Spotify Amazon

What does it look like to pause, remember, and give thanks for what God has done—while boldly stepping into what He’s still calling us to do?

In this first episode of the new year on Advancing the Mission, I take time to reflect on 2025—the stories, the moments, and the ways God showed up in powerful and unexpected ways. From lives changed through our mission partners to the faithfulness we’ve seen in our church family, this is a moment to celebrate what God has already done.

We also look ahead to 2026, exploring where God is leading us next and how He continues to invite us deeper into His work.

This episode is both a look back and a look forward—both at the podcast and County Line Church. This is a reminder that the same God who carried us through last year is already preparing the way for what’s to come.

We talk about Impact Trips in this episode. If you are interested in any of the 2026 trips you can fill out this interest form:

https://countylinechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3168154

What does it mean to follow Jesus into the hardest places—to look suffering in the eye and choose love instead of turning away?

This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our conversation with Kyle Hayes and Mike Webb of Children of Promise as we take a closer look at the House of Hope in Bangladesh—a ministry bringing safety, education, and the hope of Jesus to children whose mothers work in one of the largest brothels in the world.

In this powerful episode, Kyle and Mike share stories of transformation and redemption—of kids finding laughter again, of mothers discovering dignity, and of God’s love rewriting what once seemed impossible. We also explore how County Line can be part of that story through this year’s Joy to the World offering, helping extend compassion that reaches across the globe.

It’s a conversation about courage, calling, and the kind of faith that refuses to look away. You’ll be challenged to see how God invites each of us to step toward the brokenness around us—not in fear, but in love.

For more information about House of Hope, check out the website dedicated to this program at https://www.childrenofpromise.global/hope/

and check out this video from a trip that was taken back in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzOLPBXYztU&t=85s