From Addiction to Ministry in the City: Pastor Terry Dinkins and The Mansion Church

From Addiction to Ministry in the City: Pastor Terry Dinkins and The Mansion Church

In this episode of the Christian Civic League Podcast, Nick Adolfson sits down with Pastor Terry Dinkins of The Mansion Church in Bangor, Maine. Pastor Terry shares his powerful personal testimony — moving from years of alcohol and drug addiction to finding new life in Christ. He recounts how God called him into jail and prison ministry, eventually leading him to plant The Mansion Church, a ministry focused on reaching the formerly incarcerated, the homeless, and those struggling with addiction. He also speaks candidly about the challenges facing Bangor — including drug use, homelessness, and current policy approaches — and explains why he has decided to run for Bangor City Council. This is an encouraging conversation about the transforming power of the Gospel, the vital role of the local church, and the importance of Christians engaging in their communities with both truth and compassion. Subscribe for more episodes that bring biblical truth and hope to the issues facing Maine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com [https://cclmaine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Robert Wessels

As part of our voter information series, we sat down today with Robert Wessels, Republican candidate for Governor, to discuss some of the most foundational issues facing our state. Thanks for joining us, Robert Wessels!*This interview is not an endorsement, and Mr. Wessels’ views do not necessarily reflect those of the League. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com [https://cclmaine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Bobby Charles

As part of our voter information series, we sat down today with Bobby Charles, Republican candidate for Governor, to discuss some of the most foundational issues facing our state. Thanks for joining us, Bobby Charles!*This interview is not an endorsement, and Mr. Charles’s views do not necessarily reflect those of the League. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com [https://cclmaine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Garrett Mason

As part of our voter information series, we sat down today with Garrett Mason [https://www.facebook.com/mason4maine?__cft__[0]=AZap34h6sbl73ucVEixdYxQhGH_aTFN5w26iF4IKPrgW3C76OEgngoQD_1tSj5G2x3w05gyYr75xq921EucBo8qFJ5QvUgYsZLnhj1fzAkyNC3Q5CSW-p22nocaQYUh1-ygrKeOiPgcT4Hev_FxfaGi-rY0eW0fMJNEOdlsoISINVaoToUC3VlkE1cG7E3sbp1DhJI3DpurVbKoEWZXhYd_n&__tn__=-]K-R], Republican candidate for Governor, to discuss some of the most foundational issues facing our state. Thanks for joining us, Garrett Mason [https://www.facebook.com/mason4maine?__cft__[0]=AZap34h6sbl73ucVEixdYxQhGH_aTFN5w26iF4IKPrgW3C76OEgngoQD_1tSj5G2x3w05gyYr75xq921EucBo8qFJ5QvUgYsZLnhj1fzAkyNC3Q5CSW-p22nocaQYUh1-ygrKeOiPgcT4Hev_FxfaGi-rY0eW0fMJNEOdlsoISINVaoToUC3VlkE1cG7E3sbp1DhJI3DpurVbKoEWZXhYd_n&__tn__=-]K-R]! *This interview is not an endorsement, and Mr. Mason’s views do not necessarily reflect those of the League. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com [https://cclmaine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Gubernatorial candidate series: David Jones

As part of our voter information series, we sat down today with David Jones, Republican candidate for Governor, to discuss some of the most foundational issues facing our state. Thanks for joining us, David! *This interview is not an endorsement, and Mr. Jones’s views do not necessarily reflect those of the League. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclmaine.substack.com [https://cclmaine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]