At our ministry, we have a garden that has produced all sorts of things, and it excites us to see everything that’s still to come. I’ve watched many plants sprout, grow, and bear fruit there—but I have to admit, I’m no expert. When they’re growing, they all look the same to me: green leaves, similar stems, even flowers that look almost identical.

If you’ve spent much time around me in the past ten years, you can probably guess where this is going. Yep — community. I talk about it all the time, and there’s a reason. Community is one of the things most often missing in the church. We’re great at running events, programs, and Sunday services, but sometimes we forget who we really are: not just individuals who believe in Jesus, but a people who belong to one another because we belong to Him.

At Red Roots, we love sharing updates about our ministry and nonprofit work through newsletters, YouTube videos, social media, and the occasional podcast. But we wanted to create a space where you could hear directly from the people living and loving this mission every day: Romon, Melinda, Ruddy, Simon, and Camilo.