them as people who may have made mistakes, maybe have issues or problems? You know God loves these folks and has a plan for them, and He can use them in many ways.”
On a typical day, Metro Baptist Center runs a food and clothing pantry for the needy, offers job placement services and substance abuse assistance. Tom and his staff not only try to minister to a per- son’s physical needs—as important as they are—but also to their spiritual needs.
“When a person comes in and they are in need and hurting, they see we’re here for them. That
makes them more open to hearing the gospel. They’re more apt to open up and tell you where they’re coming from and what their real needs are. “I’m in a place where I feel God has called me. I like using my talents and abilities on the things God has gifted me with so I’m able to put them into practice and help people.” OM
PAGE 25: Tom Polak and members of Cornerstone Baptist Church walk the streets of Indianapolis inviting folks to their church and praying for the specific needs in their neighbor- hood. FAR LEFT: On a typical day, Metro Baptist Center runs a food and clothing pantry for the needy, offers job placement services and substance abuse assistance. Here Tom Polak’s daughter Rachel helps serve the homeless clients who come to the center for a hot meal. LEFT: Tom Polak baptizes a new believer at Conerstone Baptist Church. ABOVE: Robert Maul was a drug addict living on Indy’s mean streets. Now, a follower of Christ, he’s a faithful member of Corner- stone Christian Fellowship.
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