Agape Child & Family Services

09/28/2026

What a meaningful time together today with faith leaders from across Hickory Hill! We’re grateful for everyone who gathered to connect, encourage one another, and talk about what it looks like to strengthen families and help our community flourish.

Pastor Terrell Monger shared a powerful reminder that really captured the heart of today’s conversation:

“Hope is believing things can get better... and believing I can play a part in making them better.”

Hope isn’t just about believing in a better future — it’s also about recognizing that we each have a part to play in creating it.

Thank you to all the faith leaders who joined us today and continue to faithfully invest in the families, churches, and future of Hickory Hill. We’re grateful for the work happening across our community and excited about what we can accomplish together.

09/23/2026

Faith leaders across Hickory Hill are invited to join us for our upcoming Faith Leaders for Community Flourishing Luncheon on September 28.

This gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow faith leaders, build relationships and engage in meaningful conversation around how we can work together to strengthen families and advance flourishing throughout the Hickory Hill community.

We’re also pleased to welcome Terrell Monger as our guest encourager.

September 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM
One Accord International
4741 Wi******er Rd., Memphis, TN 38118

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

Register here:
https://cloud.pulse.ly/3xwbvpd93z

09/23/2026

The Agape Child & Family Services Board and Staff graciously honored CEO David Jordan for his 30th Agape anniversary with an inscribed brick at the National Civil Rights Museum. David is pictured with NCRM CEO Russ Wigginton

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Together, we can build a more hope-centered Memphis and Shelby County. Join is for the 2026 Memphis Hope Summit!

This is a day dedicated to discovering the power of hope and connecting with leaders committed to building a stronger, more hopeful, and flourishing Memphis and Shelby County.

Join us for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and practical inspiration you can carry into your organization and community.

Thursday, November 5, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Renasant Convention Center
255 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Registration is free, and lunch and refreshments will be provided!

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memphis-hope-summit-tickets-1999966956003?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/04/2026

Grateful for an inspiring afternoon!

A heartfelt thank you to all the local pastors and faith leaders who joined us for our Faith Leaders for Community Flourishing lunch in Raleigh on Monday. The energy and commitment in the room were unmatched.

Special thanks to Commissioner Charlie Caswell for a powerful, timely message, reminding us all of the vital need for faith leaders to stay vocal, visible, and valuable as we build collective impact, hope, and human flourishing across our communities.

We’re also deeply grateful to partners like The Excel Center and World Relief for joining us and providing essential resources to support this ongoing work. Together, we are stronger!

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09/03/2026

We are excited to introduce George Gaston, Agape’s new Director of Education Programs!

George brings more than 10 years of experience in education and school leadership, with a background in school culture, restorative practices, family engagement, special education, and creating supportive environments where students can thrive.

As Director of Education Programs, George will provide leadership across Agape’s Birth–Grade 12 education continuum, including Thrive by Five, STARS, and our Community Schools work. He will partner with our education team, school leaders, and community partners to strengthen programming and help ensure students and families have the support and resources they need to flourish.

George holds graduate degrees in public administration and education and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education in Leadership at Trevecca Nazarene University.

We look forward to the experience, leadership, and heart George brings to this work and all that is ahead.

Please join us in giving George a warm Agape welcome!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

A new partnership. A stronger Fairley community.

Fairley High School , Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS and Agape Child & Family Services are coming together to launch a new Community School model focused on helping students and families thrive.

Join us as we celebrate this new partnership with a ribbon cutting at Fairley High School!

Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 AM

Together, we’re opening more doors to resources, relationships and opportunities for Fairley students, families and the Whitehaven community.

08/27/2026