Ep 12: Empowering Birmingham – How Christian Service Mission Serves The Community with Tracy Hipps
02/23/23 • 11 min
Neither Freedom Financial Group nor AEWM are affiliated with Tracy Hipps or the Christian Services Mission.
On this episode of Retire With Freedom with Tad & Toni Hill, we take a break from financial talk and get to meet one of the key members of the Birmingham community. We have the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Hipps, the executive director of Christian Service Mission (CSM), an organization dedicated to serving others through various partnerships to connect resources with needs in the community. Tracy shares his inspiring journey of how he got involved with CSM and how he led the organization through difficult times to the robust role it now plays in Birmingham and beyond.
Tracy highlights the crucial role partnerships play in achieving their objectives and how they empower communities to become self-sufficient. For retirees looking to give back to society, Tracy offers valuable insights into how they can get involved with volunteering and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Whether it's through skills-based volunteering or providing financial support, there are many ways to contribute.
Tune in as we delve deeper into Tracy's experiences, the impact of CSM's work on the community, and how you can get involved.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Tracy got involved with CSM and got the program back on track to serving the community. (1:25)
- Tracy lays out the mission and focus of CSM and how their important partnerships play a role. (2:40)
- Ways for retirees to get involved with volunteering. (6:30)
- How to touch base with Tracy and CSM. (9:14)
About Tracy Hipps:
Tracy Hipps joined the Christian Service Mission as Executive Director in 2010. Tracy is a leader in community development and has spent more than 30 years “serving the least of these” in Chicago and Birmingham. Previously, Tracy was the Community Facilitator for Mission Birmingham and he has also served as a Youth Pastor for The Center for Urban Missions and The New City Church. Tracy is a graduate of Southeastern Bible College and holds a Master’s degree in Art in Ministry from Grace Seminary. Tracy is a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
Learn More About Christian Service Mission On Their Website:
We can assist you on your journey to financial freedom:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/
205.988.0006
Listen to more content:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/in-the-media/#radio
Neither Freedom Financial Group nor AEWM are affiliated with Tracy Hipps or the Christian Services Mission.
On this episode of Retire With Freedom with Tad & Toni Hill, we take a break from financial talk and get to meet one of the key members of the Birmingham community. We have the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Hipps, the executive director of Christian Service Mission (CSM), an organization dedicated to serving others through various partnerships to connect resources with needs in the community. Tracy shares his inspiring journey of how he got involved with CSM and how he led the organization through difficult times to the robust role it now plays in Birmingham and beyond.
Tracy highlights the crucial role partnerships play in achieving their objectives and how they empower communities to become self-sufficient. For retirees looking to give back to society, Tracy offers valuable insights into how they can get involved with volunteering and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Whether it's through skills-based volunteering or providing financial support, there are many ways to contribute.
Tune in as we delve deeper into Tracy's experiences, the impact of CSM's work on the community, and how you can get involved.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Tracy got involved with CSM and got the program back on track to serving the community. (1:25)
- Tracy lays out the mission and focus of CSM and how their important partnerships play a role. (2:40)
- Ways for retirees to get involved with volunteering. (6:30)
- How to touch base with Tracy and CSM. (9:14)
About Tracy Hipps:
Tracy Hipps joined the Christian Service Mission as Executive Director in 2010. Tracy is a leader in community development and has spent more than 30 years “serving the least of these” in Chicago and Birmingham. Previously, Tracy was the Community Facilitator for Mission Birmingham and he has also served as a Youth Pastor for The Center for Urban Missions and The New City Church. Tracy is a graduate of Southeastern Bible College and holds a Master’s degree in Art in Ministry from Grace Seminary. Tracy is a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
Learn More About Christian Service Mission On Their Website:
We can assist you on your journey to financial freedom:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/
205.988.0006
Listen to more content:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/in-the-media/#radio
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Ep 11: The Retirement Jigsaw Puzzle
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We can assist you on your journey to financial freedom:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/
205.988.0006
Listen to more content:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/in-the-media/#radio
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We can assist you on your journey to financial freedom:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/
205.988.0006
Listen to more content:
https://www.askfreedomfinancial.com/in-the-media/#radio
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