Church Leaders: Payday loans hurt Springfield

Monday, May 23, 2016 By Michael Cooper Industry representatives say payday lenders provide necessary service to customers. SPRINGFIELD — Local church leaders want Springfield to support proposed regulations for payday lending centers, which they say are harming the working poor. However an industry spokesman says payday loans provide a service to customers who often don’t…

Lending A Hand

May 18, 2016 For John Miller, his proclaimed faith and profession in law collide when he serves his church, Platte Woods UMC, and volunteers with Communities Creating Opportunity. “What drives me is the people I’ve met firsthand, from my friend to the other folks I’ve met over the past few years.” Miller finds purpose in…

Grab your whip. Let’s follow Jesus!

On his blog, Pastor Carl Ruby of Central Christian Church in Springfield Ohio makes a strong case for why Christians should actively seek to reform payday lending. Pastor Carl provides a strong Biblical case, shares important facts about the payday lending industry and issues a challenge to the Church to discuss and act to address payday…

Bishop Rodriguez: Payday lending leads to cycle of debt

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Rodriguez: Payday lending leads to cycle of debt Posted: April 2, 2016 – 12:03am Rev. PLÁCIDO RODRÍGUEZ, CMF, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock, Texas discusses local, state and national issues related to the payday lending industry.  He calls upon community leaders to join efforts to stop predatory lending practices. Read the entire story…