A Beautiful Church Podcast | Season 6 Episode 1 | On Point

In the first episode of the season 6, Adam Whitescarver talks with Terry Davis, Vice President of Community Impact at On Point, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga dedicated to youth development and community engagement. The conversation explores the vital role of partnerships between churches and nonprofits to address the diverse needs of the community.

Terry shares his journey from being a youth pastor to his current role at On Point, where he helps guide programs that focus on life skills, abstinence education, and building supportive relationships with students. This episode dives into the history of On Point, its mission to empower youth through education and support, and how the organization collaborates with schools and churches to create positive change.

Listen in to learn how churches and individuals can get involved, the impact of life-changing mentorship, and the challenges facing youth today.

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Jump Through the Conversation

[0:00] Introduction to the new season, podcast updates, and welcoming Terry Davis from On Point.
[0:43] Overview of this season's focus: partnering with various nonprofits, both faith-based and secular.
[1:14] Introduction to Terry Davis and his role at On Point.
[2:00] Terry's background: From youth pastor to a key role at On Point.
[3:09] How Terry got involved with On Point through volunteering as a youth pastor.
[4:06] Overview of On Point: its origins, mission, and abstinence education programs.
[6:06] Development of the "Life on Point" curriculum and its focus on year-long engagement with students.
[8:46] The importance of building relationships with students for long-term impact.
[12:20] Terry's role in community engagement and building partnerships with churches and organizations.
[15:00] The need for volunteers and how churches can partner with On Point.
[19:00] Impact stories: Transformational experiences and success stories from On Point programs.
[24:00] Addressing the challenges faced by youth today: violence, anger, and the need for positive role models.
[28:00] How to get involved with On Point: Volunteer opportunities, training, and the impact of even small acts of service.
[30:00] Discussing the effectiveness of abstinence education and its approach.
[35:45] Current challenges facing On Point as an organization: growing needs, limited resources, and the call for community support.
[40:00] Vision for the future: Expanding reach, more community partnerships, and increasing financial support.
[44:00] Prayer requests for On Point: Supporting students, creating safe spaces, and fostering a desire for growth and learning.
[47:20] Closing thoughts and a call to action for listeners to get involved and make an impact.

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Prayer for On Point:

Pray for the students in the programs

Pray for them to know how to live life to the fullest

Pray for safety in our schools

Pray for calmness, focus, and desire for the students and organization to learn and grow.


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Links and Resources

On Point Website - liveonpoint.org

Pray Chattanooga (formerly the Chattanooga House of Prayer) website - praychattanooga.com