Serving Others Without Expecting Payback: A Passionate Conversation with Pastor David Ings

#035: How are you working towards fulfilling what you’re called to do? The world is calling to you to use your calling and passion to make a difference by serving the needs of the community, especially as a leader and a follower of Christ.

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with David Ings. He is the CEO, founder, and pastor of Momentum Christian Ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pastor David is heavily involved within his community of South Philadelphia with community programs such as the anger control program, the prison ministry program, and the TATTOO program. He strongly believes that mentorship and positive role modeling are essential to increase self-esteem, inspire academic excellence, and establish career-minded youth. 

Listen in to learn the importance of serving the community at all angles you’re able to as a leader, without expecting anything in return. You will also learn the importance of teaching young people how to control their anger as opposed to managing their anger.

“There’s nothing wrong with your brain; you just learn differently.”- Pastor David [40:15]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·       [3:04] Pastor David describes growing up in the church as a 3rd generation minister and his calling in street ministry.

·       [7:16] How Momentum Ministries was birthed as a community-oriented center.

·       [11:10] He explains how the Anger Control Program was formed to help the youth deal with their anger issues.

·       [13:48] How he teaches people to acknowledge their anger feelings and to control themselves when they’re triggered. 

·       [19:52] He talks about his passion for serving in prison ministry, which is the highlight of his calling.

·       [24:33] How their prison ministry program extends outside prison even though faced with some challenges. 

·       [28:50] Tough Answers Tough Topics Often Overlooked (T.A.T.T.O.O)- the art of listening and the power of comprehending. 

·       [36:45] Pastor David explains how he teaches the youth to be encouraged to learn their own way and with the right support.

·       [45:48] He talks about the challenges of ignorance and lack of perception he faces while working in the community.

·       [51:35] Pastor David names his inspirations as Barack Obama and the work of Jesus Christ. 

·       [58:53] He encourages people to reach out with their callings and passions to make a difference in their communities. 

Relevant Links:

Websites: http://www.tattoo4life.org/  http://momentumcm.org/ 

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