Derek Steele
Derek Steele
K. Lennorris Barber of the Mt. Olive Housing and Community Development Project
K. Lennorris Barber of the Mt. Olive Housing and Community Development Project
K. Lennorris Barber of the Mt. Olive Housing and Community Development Project
Monday 2nd December 2019
K. Lennorris Barber shares his mission to revive Frenchtown with faith and community initiatives in this episode of 'On Faith Street' with Derek Steele.
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Get the buttons here!Reviving Frenchtown: Faith and Community with K. Lennorris Barber
We want to bring that old spirit of Frenchtown back.
Picture a community brought back to life through the power of faith and collective action. In this episode of 'On Faith Street', Derek Steele sits down with K. Lennorris Barber, the executive director of the Mt. Olive Housing and Community Development Corporation. Barber shares his passionate journey to revitalize Frenchtown, a historic neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida, through the Frenchtown Rising initiative.
This initiative isn't just about infrastructure; it's about creating a sense of unity and belonging by organizing family activities before football games and fostering a renewed spirit in the community. Barber opens up about the hurdles and triumphs faced in community development, emphasizing the crucial role of faith in overcoming challenges and driving meaningful change. The episode also features a powerful sermon from Pastor Steele's father, Rev. Dr. C.K.
Steele, delivered in 1978, which highlights the life-changing impact of being with Jesus. Through these stories, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how faith can inspire and sustain community transformation. Tune in to be moved by Barber's vision and the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. C.K. Steele.