On this episode of the MBCBH Podcast, hosts Nate Melton and Jasper Rayns sit down for part 2 of their conversation with Heather Gain, the Director of Communications and Outreach at Rooftop Church in Affton, Missouri.

In this episode, the team dives into the practical reality of living out a culture of service. For Rooftop, Care Portal is just one piece of the puzzle. Heather walks us through their multi-faceted local ministries, including their 18-year partnership with the Affton Christian Food Pantry and their dedicated "Street Team" homeless outreach. Lead by veteran coordinator Justin Stone, the street team goes beyond distributing essential supplies; they focus on looking people in the eye, listening to their stories, and bringing their specific prayer requests back to the church body.

Heather also discusses their Fostering Faithful Families ministry, which hosts essential "Parent Night Out" events to give foster and adoptive parents a much-needed break. Additionally, she explains how Rooftop balances global missions—allocating 12% of their budget to global work—with localized cross-cultural engagement right in South County, St. Louis.

Whether you are looking to get your own hands dirty in local ministry or seeking inspiration on how to build transformational community, this episode highlights how the simple, obedient act of serving shapes both the server and the served.