Transformation Through Community | Brittany Bethel & Makena Bellamy

About this episode

The episode explores the transformation at Parkview Community Center through community connection and adaptive leadership.

This month on Affirming Methodism , we’re joined by Brittany Bethel and Makena Bellamy of Cross Connection to explore the inspiring transformation happening at Parkview Community Center. Through adaptive leadership and deep listening to the neighborhood’s needs, Parkview has become a living example of faith in action—where God’s presence is seen in community connection, compassion, and new life emerging in unexpected ways. Tune in to hear how this story of transformation invites us all to expand our understanding of who God is and what’s possible when the Church opens its heart to the world around it.

People in this episode

Host: Affirming Methodism

Guests: Brittany Bethel, Makena Bellamy

Topics covered

• community transformation
• adaptive leadership
• faith in action
• neighborhood needs
• compassion
• church outreach

Keywords

• transformation
• community
• faith
• leadership
• compassion
• church
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cross Connection

Places: Parkview Community Center

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