How Kicks & Cuts Reflects Dino Rizzo’s Vision for a Serving Church

Each year, Kicks & Cuts in Dothan, Alabama, becomes a beautiful reminder of what can happen when churches lead with generosity. The annual outreach, hosted by Church at the Crossing in partnership with Servolution, provides free shoes and haircuts to local students heading back to school. This year, more than 1,200 children were served — a record number that nearly doubled the impact of 2024.

Families left with more than supplies. They left with dignity, confidence, and the reminder that the church is at its best when it serves its community.

The Heart Behind the Help

For Pastor Dino Rizzo, that truth defines ministry. As the founder of Servolution and Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), he has spent decades helping churches show the love of Jesus through practical acts of kindness.

“Jesus didn’t come to be served; He came to serve,” Rizzo says. “That’s not just something He said — it’s how He lived. And if we follow His example, we’ll always find ways to serve others.”

Servolution was built on that vision. What began as one church serving its city has grown into a global movement of churches turning compassion into action. From grocery giveaways to back-to-school events like Kicks & Cuts, Servolution equips churches to meet real needs with consistency, creativity, and love.

Simple Acts, Lasting Impact

The Kicks & Cuts outreach demonstrates that powerful ministry doesn’t always look complicated. Volunteers, barbers, and stylists gave their time and talent to help families prepare for a new school year. The day was full of laughter, encouragement, and gratitude — a living picture of what it means to serve with joy.

“You can feel the hope in the room,” said one volunteer. “It’s amazing what happens when people show up to help their neighbors.”

For Rizzo, moments like these reflect the true nature of the church. “When churches serve consistently, they build trust,” he says. “People remember who shows up. And when we show up with love, God uses that to open hearts.”

A Call to Every Church

Through Servolution and the network of ARC Churches, Dino Rizzo continues to encourage pastors to make service a rhythm, not a reaction. Every church, no matter its size, can make an impact in its city.

“It doesn’t take a big event to make a big difference,” Rizzo says. “It just takes a church that’s willing to serve. When we love our communities in simple, practical ways, the Gospel becomes visible.”

The success of Kicks & Cuts 2025 is one example of what’s possible when churches serve together — not for attention, but out of love. Across the country and around the world, Servolution is helping churches discover that the most powerful message they can share is often the one lived out through action.

About Dino Rizzo

Dino Rizzo, a 40-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.