Is it possible for a café to spark a neighborhood movement? In Morningside, a small 20-seat gathering place grew into Crave, KIND, and Morningcider—New Zealand’s first cider bar. Along the way, Nigel Cottle and Tim Shallard planted apple trees, brewed community cider, and dreamed of co-housing, making Morningside not just a place to sleep, but a place to truly live.

How might church look when it becomes a hub for justice and innovation? In Detroit’s Island view neighborhood, Pastor Barry Randolph and Church of the Messiah incubate businesses, create affordable housing, and even provide internet. From youth marching bands to food distribution, bike repair, and after-school programs, their presence brings tangible change rooted in love for neighbors.