What would you do if you had to choose between paying rent or buying food for your kids?

When We Understand, We Love Better. You are already serving others. Every meal served, every conversation shared, every act of kindness reflects the love of Christ.

What if understanding your neighbors’ experiences could make that ministry even more effective?

Jesus understood the people He served. As we grow in our understanding of therealities many of our neighbors face, we grow in our ability to love, serve, and walk

alongside them with greater wisdom and compassion.

“Faced with tough decisions, I realized that sometimes there are no good choices – only difficult ones, each with its own consequences. The process was overwhelming and gave me a firsthand sense of the anxiety that financial instability can cause.” – Amanda, COPE Participant

The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is an immersive, hands-on learning opportunity that helps participants better understand the challenges of living in poverty through a realistic

simulation followed by guided discussion.

When we understand the realities of poverty, we serve better. Understanding changes how we listen. It changes how we respond. It helps us build stronger relationships and serve with greater dignity, wisdom, and effectiveness.

Join us for COPE and discover how understanding can strengthen the ministry you’re already doing.