When his then-girlfriend vanished from the streets, Kevin was mad and headed towards a vacant lot where Stout preached to a group that gathered there regularly. The anger was diffused and men embraced as if led by divine power. Among other things he does, minister Stout is working with homeless people and people who are destitute. He strives to provide meals through the ministry and reach poor area families who need help. Kevin’s story is the one of perseverance and success, as he emerged from a recovery program and now he interns with the ministry.
Key Takeaways:
- Runners Refuge, Stout’s ministry, provides meals, church services and discipleship to homeless and destitute people.
- Nehemiah’s House helps non-addicted men obtain job and life skills through mentoring and apprenticeships.
- Stout hears gunshots daily in the neighborhood, which has plenty of liquor stores and pawn shops.
“In 2014, Stout saw homeless people under a bridge and wondered who fed them.”
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