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EP #284 – Holy Discontent and Bold Innovation with Matt Dildine
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Matt Dildine, CEO of the Fresno Rescue Mission, shows what happens when holy discontent collides with bold innovation. Leaving behind a successful law career, he stepped into leadership with a vision to reimagine how communities respond to homelessness. Out of that vision came City Center—a collaborative campus in the heart of Fresno that houses more than 20 service providers under one roof, and creates spaces that uplift and inspire the surrounding community.
At the center of this model is DTCR: dignity, time, community, and relationship. Rather than pushing people quickly through programs, Fresno Mission embraces longer engagement to build meaningful connections and lasting change. From replacing mandatory chapel with relational church experiences to offering a free grocery store that becomes a bridge to both care and the gospel, the approach is reshaping how faith-based organizations serve. As Chairman of the Board for Citygate Network, Dildine also provides leadership on a national scale, helping guide innovation and collaboration among ministries serving vulnerable populations across the country.
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Chapters
1. Opening Prayer and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Night of Praise Recap (00:01:09)
3. Matt Dildine's Background and Journey (00:03:34)
4. Fresno's Unique Challenges and Contradictions (00:09:02)
5. The City Center Vision (00:16:24)
6. Creating Dignity and Community (00:27:11)
7. Transforming Neighborhoods and NIMBY Concerns (00:35:02)
8. CityGate Network's Mission and Impact (00:47:57)
9. Final Reflections and Closing (00:52:16)
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