Our Leadership Team
Ministry Outreach
Sat, Apr 25
|1100 W 12th St
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
1100 W 12th St, 1100 W 12th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
About the event
Our weekly gathering is more than a service project; it is a mobilization of the local Church to meet our neighbors exactly where they are. We operate through a "station-based" model designed to care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Each station is manned by dedicated volunteers who are "boots on the ground," committed to the ministry of presence and the restoration of dignity.
Tickets
Foot & Hand Washing
The heart of our mission. Following the example of Jesus in John 13, we provide warm water, soap, and clean socks. This station is designed for proximity, allowing us to sit with our friends, listen to their stories, and care for the most neglected parts of their physical bodies.
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Prayer & Spiritual Care
Every individual we serve is offered intentional, one-on-one prayer. Our prayer team provides a listening ear and biblical encouragement, standing in the gap for the spiritual burdens our neighbors carry.
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Food & Nutrition
We provide a high-quality meal and hydration. We believe that breaking bread together is a foundational act of fellowship, ensuring that immed
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Haircutting & Grooming
A simple haircut can be a powerful act of restoration. This station provides professional-level grooming to help our friends feel seen and renewed, reinforcing their inherent worth as image-bearers of God.
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The Word (Preaching)
Throughout the event, the Gospel is proclaimed. We offer a brief, street-level message of hope, rooted in the finished work of Christ, ensuring that the "Good News" is as accessible as the physical help we provide.
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Security & Logistics
This team ensures a safe, orderly, and dignified environment for everyone. From setting up the mobile basins to maintaining a peaceful atmosphere, our logistics team handles the "shrewd" details so the ministry of mercy can flourish without distraction.
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The heart of Boots On The Ground PNW beats through a dedicated team committed to serving our unsheltered neighbors with the love of Christ. Meet the hands and feet behind our mission in Vancouver.
Chris Clark
Co-Founder
Terri Shapiro and Josephine Clark
Chris was inspired to create this ministry alongside his fellow followers of Christ as a way to serve God and to love His people. Chris fundamentally believes that in serving the 'least of these,' (Matthew 25:40) we are serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Co-Founder
Mark Thompson
First and foremost, Terri is a follower of Jesus Christ, as we all are. Second, Terri is Chris's mother and Josephine's grandmother. She decided to initiate this ministry alongside the other co-founders as a way to bring glory to Christ and share the love of God with the most vulnerable of our society.
Spiritual Care Lead
Mark leads our prayer ministry and foot-washing stations, bringing spiritual hope to our neighbors.