Antipas Harris, from the Urban Renewal Center at First Presbyterian Church Norfolk advocates for the body of Christ to be in the forefront of social justice and engaged in their communities. Stepping into the community permits pastors to be leaders and not just reactionaries, says Antipas Harris. Mr. Harris tells us about Norfolk’s Nighthawks, where the Mayor of Norfolk, VA has extended hours at the city’s recreation centers to encourage youth to play basketball instead of stirring up trouble on the streets. This is a great opportunity, almost like a fishing pond for the church, to interact with the community, says Harris. Norfolk, VA Police officers are also interacting with the basketball players and pastors can join the police in establishing relationships with the young people that come to the Rec centers. This type of interaction also helps the young men and women see that pastors are human, Antipas Harris tells us. Opportunities, like Night Hawks, is a powerful to engage and witnessing in the public square. It also is a great way for the church to work alongside the public sector, to work together for common good for the community.