Trust First

Bruce Deel with Sara Grace

In 1997, Pastor Bruce Deel’s journey began with a simple act of serving chili in a troubled Atlanta neighborhood, where he quickly realized the profound impact of trust and small gestures of kindness. Determined to make a difference, Deel and his wife, Rhonda, moved from their suburban home to live among the Westside community, immersing themselves in its struggles and building genuine connections. Overcoming early challenges of limited resources, they established City of Refuge, which grew into a transformative hub offering housing, education, vocational training, and support for victims of trafficking. Deel’s philosophy of unconditional trust and his evolving understanding of systemic injustice reshaped his approach, focusing on incremental progress and addressing root causes rather than imposing expectations. Despite setbacks, his unwavering commitment inspired trust, attracted partnerships, and turned ambitious visions into reality, proving that faith and persistence could create lasting change.

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Worum geht es?

In 1997, Pastor Bruce Deel began a journey of transformation when a simple act of serving chili in a troubled Atlanta neighborhood led to the creation of City of Refuge. Over two decades, Deel and his wife, Rhonda, immersed themselves in the Westside community, leaving behind suburban comfort to live among those they served. Their efforts grew from small gestures of kindness into a multifaceted organization addressing housing, education, healthcare, and more, all rooted in trust and a commitment to systemic change. City of Refuge stands as a testament to the power of resilience, compassion, and the belief that progress is built one step at a time.

Buchzusammenfassung

Bruce Deel is the founder and CEO of City of Refuge, a nonprofit organization that’s assisted more than 20,000 people with housing, educational programs, healthcare, and other social support. Deel is also Senior Pastor of The Mission Church and serves as a consultant to multiple NGOs across the United States.

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Trust in Action: Transforming Lives in Atlanta

Transforming Lives by Confronting Injustice

Living the Mission: Transforming Lives Together

Building Trust to Transform Lives

Building Hope: Transforming Dreams into Action

Building Hope: Transforming Lives Through Trust

Celebrating Small Victories in Transforming Lives

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