Pastor Dino Rizzo Highlights the Importance of Loving and Serving Local Communities in New Episode of Unscripted

Dino Rizzo, President of the Association of Related Churches (ARC) emphasizes the need for churches to deeply engage with their cities through outreach in the recent Unscripted episode.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the latest episode of Unscripted, Pastor Dino Rizzo, President of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), delivers an inspiring message on the power of loving and serving local communities. Joined by Pastor John Siebeling in Memphis during Serve Day, the two pastors explore the heart behind local missions and churches' vital role in reaching their cities with the love of Jesus Christ.

“You’re called to reach a city. You need to love your city,” said Siebeling, echoing the core message of the episode. Similarly, Dino Rizzo shares his passion for service, highlighting the importance of mobilizing churches to meet the real needs of their communities, a message he has championed throughout his career.

Serve Day is a global initiative spearheaded by Dino Rizzo. The initiative encourages churches of all sizes to come together for a coordinated day of service. From providing meals to the homeless to cleaning up neighborhoods, Serve Day is a practical expression of Dino Rizzo’s vision for churches to be active participants in transforming their cities. “The city calls you, the streets call you, the pain calls you,” Rizzo emphasizes in the episode.

However, Rizzo’s philosophy goes beyond one-off service events. He advocates for a church culture where outreach is a continual focus. “You start where you are, with what you have,” Dino Rizzo shares in the episode. His message resonates with churches at all stages, as he encourages pastors to engage their communities by addressing pressing needs such as homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Rizzo highlights Proverbs 11:11: “By the blessing of the upright, a city is exalted,” urging churches to bless their cities through words and action. Rizzo believes churches can foster long-term community transformation by meeting needs and building relationships with local government, schools, and organizations.

Since 2000, ARC has helped plant more than 1,130 life-giving churches worldwide, many actively serving their cities. Rizzo’s leadership at ARC continues to inspire churches to embrace the Great Commission by loving and serving their local communities. His message in Unscripted is a call to action for pastors, church planters, and congregations to view missions as a lifestyle, both locally and globally.

“At the heart of Dino’s message is the belief that the gospel isn’t just about Sunday services—it’s about meeting people where they are, serving them in their need, and showing them the love of Christ in practical ways,” said Siebeling.

For more information on Dino Rizzo, Serve Day, and ARC’s initiatives, please visit www.arcchurches.com.

About Dino Rizzo

Dino Rizzo, a 35-year ministry veteran, co-founded Healing Place Church with his wife, DeLynn, where he served as senior pastor for two decades. Through his passion for inspiring believers to serve their communities, Dino Rizzo founded Servolution and authored "Serve Your City." Rizzo serves as the Executive Director of ARC (Association of Related Churches), which has planted more than 1100 churches worldwide, and is on the Senior Leadership Team at Church of the Highlands.

About the Association of Related Churches (ARC):

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) represents a collaborative network comprising independent congregations from various denominations, networks, and backgrounds. Its primary mission is to provide essential support and resources to church planters and pastors, enabling them to effectively share the teachings of Jesus Christ. ARC's operational approach revolves around empowering and equipping church leaders, thus helping them foster the widespread dissemination of Christ’s life-changing message. Established in 2000, the Association of Related Churches has evolved into a worldwide entity and has played a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of over 1,100 new churches globally.