How Churches Can Transform Communities Through Safe Families | Church Growth & Outreach Strategies
In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith speaks with Carla Tripp, Al Perez, and Jessica Trowbridge from the Iowa chapter of Safe Families for Children. Discover how churches across Iowa — including in the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines — are partnering with Safe Families to serve vulnerable families and expand their ministry impact.
You’ll hear firsthand how God led each guest from volunteer roles into leadership and how churches can move from inward focus to outward mission through practical partnerships. If you’re a pastor, church leader, or ministry-minded believer looking to grow your church’s influence and respond to real community needs, this episode is for you.
👉 Learn how to:
— Equip your church to serve families in crisis
— Build sustainable outreach through church partnerships
— Empower volunteers with purpose-driven ministry
— Navigate the challenges of post-COVID ministry dynamics 📞
Interested in bringing Safe Families to your church? Reach out to your local chapter or contact us directly for more info.
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Recorded on 11/14/2024. Originally published on June 3, 2025.
To Learn more about our guests and the Quakerdale Foundation:
Safe Families for Children, Iowa:
— Learn More at: https://safe-families.org/
— Send an Email
— — to Carla: ctripp@safefamilies.net
— — to Al: al@helpdsm.org
— — to Jessica: jtrowbridge@safefamilies.net
— Call: (515) 815-5124
— Donate to Safe Families: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SFC-IADonation
The Quakerdale Foundation:
— Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org
— Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/
— Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe
— Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org
Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SpotifyPodcast
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