By May 31, 2025, River City Church will take 1000 active steps for redemptive good in Northeast and all of life. An active step for redemptive good is an intentional act of partnership with Jesus to foster healing, justice, and welfare in our community. This may require new rhythms to our lives, but we also want to see how this integrates into the places God has already called us to invest.

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Matthew 9:35-38

And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest" (ESV).

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Six Expressions of Redemptive Good
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1. Pray Expectantly
   ‍Praying for someone you resent, prayer walks in a Northeast neighborhood, praying for your neighbors, etc.
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2. ‍Invest Relationally
   ‍Hosting a neighbor for a meal, playdates with unbelievers from school, hosting a neighborhood event, etc.
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3. Serve Justly
   ‍Volunteering with a community organization, advocating for someone in the workplace, helping someone overcome a barrier, etc.
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4. ‍Steward Your Calling
   ‍Doing excellent work, growing in your understanding of how your work serves the common good, using your personal skills to bless others, etc.
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5. Listen with Empathy
   ‍Asking someone about their belief system, trying to understand someone's motivations and worldview, asking someone about their perspective on Jesus and/or the Bible, etc.
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6. ‍Speak the Good News
   ‍Sharing about the good news of Jesus and/or God's faithfulness in your life with a friend, neighbor, or co-worker, etc.