On any given day, you will find many generous, well-meaning churches serving food to the homeless in large portions with big smiles. Yet the table where the food sits often serves as a visible reminder of the dividing line between these two communities – the haves and the have nots. Church patterns of mission engagement have typically developed over generations and are often reinforced by perceptions of “others” some may still refer to as “needy.” While transforming such longstanding patterns may not be possible overnight, you’ll hear about simple, practical steps any church can take to transcend the relational divide and move people toward greater kinship with those in need.