Rich Draeger speaks with Pastor Joel Newton of Woodland Baptist Church in Peoria.Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Rich Draeger visits with Mark Bowden,  Donation Pickup & Delivery supervisor for South Side Mission.Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Host Rich Draeger talks volunteering with guests Nell Washington and Ralph Johnson.Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

April 10th - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by Youth Ministry Supervisor, Chris Cungtion! Chris shares about our ongoing Youth Ministry expansion and the hope that it will provide a safe space for them to grow in their skills and relationship with Christ. He also shares about the Mission's upcoming summer youth program, Summer Day Camp, and hiring opportunities! "We're trying to effect their responsible digital citizenship. That landscape is a mission field...we need to meet them where they are."Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Apr. 3rd, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by South Side Mission Board Member, Pastor Nate Terry! Pastor Nate shares his testimony of how God reached him in prison and gave him a heart for ministry and his experience being on the board here at South Side Mission. Together they discuss how God has used Pastor Nate through No Walls Ministry and prison ministry to share the message and love of Jesus."Once I started to see something different, I started to live a different life."Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Mar. 27th, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by Camp Director, Mark Nottle! Together they discuss South Side Mission's upcoming summer activities -  Summer Day Camp and Camp Kearney - and our available summer hiring positions, as well as, this year's Camp theme - the Good News of Jesus Christ! Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Mar. 20th, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by Pastor Kerry Frantz from one of the Mission's longtime church partners, Grace Presbyterian Church! Together Pastor Kerry and Rich discuss Grace Presbyterian's upcoming Vacation Bible School and the exciting opportunity to share the love of Jesus with youth in our community. As well as their growing Young Adults Ministry!Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Mar. 12th, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by two of our soup kitchen volunteers, April Scott and Jill Hanley! Together, they share their story of how they came to volunteer at the Mission, their heart behind serving and giving back to the community, and the way God is using the ministry to impact the community.Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Feb. 6th, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, is joined by South Side Mission's Executive Director, Reverend Craig D. Williams, as he shares about his early years at South Side Mission up to now, the way that the ministry has become a part of his own Black History story, and how he has seen God's glory was revealed in his life. Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Feb. 28th, 2024 - This week, host, Rich Draeger, continues our focus on Black History by sharing some of the stories of notable African American figures in our local history who paved the way for change and equality here in Peoria, Illinois! Additionally, he shares a brief devotional from Psalm 127 and the importance of a doing ministry with the Lord!Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!

Feb. 21st, 2024 - This week, in light of Valentine’s Day, host, Rich Draeger, shares a devotional discussing the most important love of all, God’s love for us! And gives a Mission update on our current hiring needs and our G.A.P. Program’s upcoming Black History Month Program!Thank you for listening to Mission Matters! You can find out more about what's happening at South Side Mission by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or by going to our website at southsidemission.org!