Helping Churches Mentor At-Risk Youth, Together - Caleb Ingram of Declare

Complete this 2-minute non-committal interest form if you’d like to engage in caring for kids through youth mentoring or a variety of other ways.Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a video of this interview, shorts, or other conversations we have around mentoring kids from hard placesIn this episode of the Mentoring Partnership of Miami County Podcast, Paul Hemminger sits down with Caleb Ingram of Declare to explore how churches and community members can come together to support at-risk youth. Caleb shares powerful personal mentoring stories, practical steps for getting involved with local nonprofits, and inspiring insight into God’s call to compassion, service, and showing up for young people who need hope.Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, volunteer, or someone who cares deeply about kids in your community, this conversation highlights how simple, consistent mentorship can change a child’s life. Caleb explains how churches can partner with nonprofits, how everyday people can become mentors, and why Miami County needs more caring adults stepping up today.Topics include:– The power of youth mentoring– How churches can serve at-risk kids– Partnerships between churches and nonprofits– Faith in action and community compassion– Personal stories of transformation through mentoring– How to start your mentoring journey– Encouragement, prayer, and a call to live out God’s missionIf you want to make a difference, grow your impact, or learn how God might be calling you to show up for kids in Miami County, this episode will encourage and equip you.Listen now and discover how you can help change a child’s story.00:00 Introduction: Witnessing Growth and Challenges00:27 The Power of Mentoring Youth01:16 Navigating God's Mission in Everyday Life01:52 A Prayer for Guidance and Support02:41 Personal Stories of Mentorship03:40 The Role of Churches and Nonprofits06:02 Challenges and Rewards of Mentorship12:36 Encouragement to Get Involved22:48 How to Start Your Mentoring Journey27:11 Closing Thoughts and Prayer28:25 Call to Action: Subscribe and Share