Monthly Newsletter

Have you ever heard the term best practices? You may have heard it at work, at the doctor’s office, or perhaps in education. The term is also commonly used in government and social services. Best practices are methods accepted as the most effective way to accomplish a particular goal. They are practices that research and

This month I want to consider a different kind of homelessness: ecclesial homelessness—professing faith in Christ while having no local church to call home. This is closely connected to our mission: Reaching the Lost & Gathering the Reached. Our mission points to the Great Commission: make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to observe all

We all know the feeling. The dog days of summer have a way of slowing everything down. The heat can feel relentless here in the Rogue Valley. Energy fades, and even simple tasks seem to require more effort. It is the season when many people are simply trying to make it through until cooler days

In March, we shared that we were working on a project called Daily Bread. Today, we are grateful to share that Daily Bread is open. Fresh dinner rolls are now being baked daily, and desserts are being prepared by men and women who are learning new skills, practicing responsibility, and contributing meaningful work to the

The best part of this ministry is to see how God heals relationships as we aim to reach the lost and gather the reached. Community Connect is a vital part of that work. Each evening, different local churches come to the Mission to share a meal with us. Around the table, something simple but powerful

Garden season is here once again, and at the Mission that means more than soil, seeds, and sunshine. It means expectation. There is something about this time of year that stirs the heart of our community. This year nearly everyone wants a place in the garden. Each person has been given a small plot to

Today, when people think about poverty, they often focus exclusively on needs and deficits. In doing so what is already present is often overlooked. We are taught to ask what is missing, what is broken, and what must be fixed. But at the Medford Gospel Mission, we have learned that restoration begins somewhere else—with the

Stories shape the way we understand the world. They tell us what matters, what endures, and what kind of change is truly possible. In a culture driven by data, metrics, and quick results, it is easy to reduce outcomes to numbers on a page. But at the Medford Gospel Mission, we have learned over more

Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness and Looking Ahead with Hope Each year, we pause to reflect on the impact God has made through the Medford Gospel Mission—giving thanks for lives touched by His grace and for the many people who make this ministry possible. As we enter our 67th year as a para-church ministry, we remain

This Christmas reminds us again that in every season and circumstance, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5) As I looked back through this year’s newsletters, I was reminded that this has not been a year of ease—few ever are. Yet it has been a year of