Jonathan Brooks is a man of diverse talents—a school teacher, writer, speaker, artist, musician, and community activist, he also serves as the Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the south side of Chicago. But whether he’s encouraging young people to serve as leaders in their neighborhoods or finding ways to engage the church in community revitalization, “Pastah J” is guided by a singular God-given calling: transformation. While most see West Englewood as a neighborhood traditionally known for violence and poverty, Brooks sees potential. His ministry is built around the idea that the church can become “intimately involved in the lives of people to the point where they trust it again and see the church as something that’s there for them, not for its own benefit”. On this week’s episode of The Calling, CT’s managing editor Richard Clark chats with Brooks about his . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices