We’re Thriving!

Oct 2, 2026

Our Pivot community is thriving, and we have so many beautiful milestones to share in this quarter’s PivotNow newsletter! (Click HERE to view. 542KB PDF) We are constantly amazed by how God expands our reach through new beginnings and the lasting connections built within our community.

Here is a glimpse into the exciting stories shaping Pivot Ministry right now:

New staff and an award-winning volunteer!
The start of our Fall 2026 Class and a NEW program for graduates called Ripple Effect.
Connection and play at the Pivot Plus picnic last month.
Pivot’s 2026 Purpose Annual Appeal. Click HERE to give TODAY and double your impact through a $10,000 matching gift!

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Some Key Points About Poverty

1. Poverty and wealth are relative. We basically know our own poverty or wealth only in relationship to others.

2. Poverty occurs in all races and countries.

3. Generational and situational poverty are different. When a family has been in poverty two generations or more, there are certain patterns and habits. In situational poverty, resources are temporarily reduced, but the mindset remains largely with the middle-class norms and values.

4. There are hidden rules in each of us related to the economic group in which we were raised.

5. Most schools, businesses, and many churches use the hidden rules of middle class. For churches to be effective across classes, members must understand the hidden rules of generational poverty, as well as middle class.

6. The fundamental reasons for poverty are lack of educational attainment and the disconnection of family and/or community.

7. Four reasons one leaves poverty: It’s too painful to stay, a vision or goal, a key relationship, or a special talent or skill.

Source: What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty (2012) R.K. Payne & B. Ehlig.
Reprinted with permission. aha! Process, Inc.

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