Ministries
Specialised Ministries
Organisations we would send our own family to. Deep, specialised work you can call on when you need it.
61 of them, doing one thing each and doing it for years. When somebody needs the thing they do, they are the answer, and no weekly calendar would change that. Ask us and we will make the introduction.
Worship & Prayer
3- Nights of Worship Worship nights, posted on their events page as they come. Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Prayer Team A weekly prayer gathering, open to anyone. Kentwood
- Set Free Ministries Freedom appointments and discipleship counseling for people carrying things prayer alone has not moved. Grand Rapids
Formation & Discipleship
5- Bible League International Bibles and church planter training for under-resourced churches worldwide. National
- Calvin Theological Seminary Graduate theological study on Calvin's campus. Southeast
- Cornerstone Theological Seminary Graduate theological education at Cornerstone University, with counseling and ministry degrees. Northeast
- Kuyper College A small Christian college focused on ministry, social work, and business. Northeast
- Words of Hope Gospel media and church planting in unreached languages, headquartered in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids
Kids
12- American Heritage Girls Christ-centered scouting for girls, chartered by local churches. Various
- Awana Midweek scripture memory clubs for kids, hosted by churches across the area. Various
- Baxter Community Center Childcare, a market, a clinic, and youth programs in the Baxter neighborhood. Southeast
- Camp Roger Summer camp and outdoor education in Rockford, plus retreat facilities. Rockford
- Cran-Hill Ranch Camp, horses, family camp, and retreat space in Rodney. Rodney
- Grand Rapids Christian Schools Preschool through high school across several Grand Rapids campuses. Grand Rapids
- Kids' Food Basket Evening meals packed and delivered to thousands of West Michigan kids every school day. Grand Rapids
- NorthPointe Christian Schools Preschool through 12th grade on the northeast side. Northeast
- SpringHill Camps Overnight and day camps in Evart with a heavy adventure program. Evart
- Streams A neighborhood hub on the southeast side with a food pantry, kids programs, and health services. Kentwood
- The Potter's House A tuition-based-on-income Christian school serving one of the most diverse student bodies in the city. Southwest
- Trail Life USA Christian outdoor adventure and character program for boys, chartered by local churches. Various
Students & Young Adults
7- Alpha Grand Rapids Free pregnancy services, parenting education, and material support for mothers. Grand Rapids
- D.A. Blodgett – St. John's Foster care, adoption, mentoring, and court advocacy for Kent County children. Grand Rapids
- Resonate Global Mission Sending missionaries, planting churches, and running campus ministries worldwide. Grand Rapids
- SpringHill Camps Overnight and day camps in Evart with a heavy adventure program. Evart
- The Other Way Ministries Neighbor-led ministry on the west side working in housing, youth, and employment. West Side
- Trail Life USA Christian outdoor adventure and character program for boys, chartered by local churches. Various
- Young Adult Ministry Young adults, meeting monthly. Grand Rapids Public Schools
Marriage & Family
3- GriefShare A 13-week grief support group curriculum hosted by churches all over West Michigan. Various
- The MomCo Mothers of Preschoolers groups hosted by churches, with childcare during meetings. Various
- Winning At Home Marriage and family counseling, coaching, and resources across West Michigan. Zeeland
Foster Care & Adoption
4- Bethany Christian Services Foster care, adoption, and refugee resettlement, headquartered here in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids
- D.A. Blodgett – St. John's Foster care, adoption, mentoring, and court advocacy for Kent County children. Grand Rapids
- Mission of Hope Life transformation work across Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean. New Life's mission partner since 2015. Caribbean
- Samaritas Refugee resettlement, foster care, senior living, and housing across Michigan. Michigan
Recovery & Freedom
10- 70x7 Path to Forgiveness Mentoring, jobs, and community for people coming out of incarceration. Holland
- Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered 12-step groups hosted weekly by churches across the area. Various
- Ele's Place West Michigan Free peer support groups for grieving children, teens, and their families. Grand Rapids
- Emmanuel Hospice Faith-based hospice care with chaplains, music therapy, and grief support for families after. Grand Rapids
- GriefShare A 13-week grief support group curriculum hosted by churches all over West Michigan. Various
- Guiding Light Residential recovery and back-to-work programs for men, plus Iron House recovery housing. Downtown
- Mel Trotter Ministries Emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and thrift stores across West Michigan. Downtown
- Safe Haven Ministries Shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse, plus training for churches. Grand Rapids
- Set Free Ministries Freedom appointments and discipleship counseling for people carrying things prayer alone has not moved. Grand Rapids
- Wedgwood Christian Services Residential and outpatient care for teenagers, plus the Manasseh Project for trafficking survivors. Southeast
Mental Health & Counseling
7- Benjamin's Hope A live-work-play community for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Holland
- Cherry Health Michigan's largest community health center, with sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral health. Grand Rapids
- Ele's Place West Michigan Free peer support groups for grieving children, teens, and their families. Grand Rapids
- Exalta Health Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and counseling care given in Jesus' name, regardless of insurance. Wyoming
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Full-scale Christian mental health care: counseling, psychiatry, inpatient, and a 24-hour crisis line. Cutlerville
- Wedgwood Christian Services Residential and outpatient care for teenagers, plus the Manasseh Project for trafficking survivors. Southeast
- Winning At Home Marriage and family counseling, coaching, and resources across West Michigan. Zeeland
Practical Care
19- 70x7 Path to Forgiveness Mentoring, jobs, and community for people coming out of incarceration. Holland
- Baxter Community Center Childcare, a market, a clinic, and youth programs in the Baxter neighborhood. Southeast
- Degage Ministries Meals, showers, mail, ID help, and the Open Door women's center in Heartside. Downtown
- Family Promise of West Michigan Keeping families with children out of shelter and into housing, hosted through a network of churches. Grand Rapids
- Feeding America West Michigan The regional food bank behind most local pantries and mobile food trucks. Comstock Park
- Guiding Light Residential recovery and back-to-work programs for men, plus Iron House recovery housing. Downtown
- Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Building and repairing homes with families, plus the ReStore. Grand Rapids
- Home Repair Services Repairs, a tool library, and do-it-yourself classes for low-income homeowners. Grand Rapids
- Hope Network Rehabilitation, residential services, and employment support for people with disabilities and brain injuries. Grand Rapids
- ICCF Community Homes Affordable housing, homebuyer education, and rental support, started by a group of churches. Grand Rapids
- In The Image Clothing and household goods given with dignity to neighbors in need. Grand Rapids
- Kids' Food Basket Evening meals packed and delivered to thousands of West Michigan kids every school day. Grand Rapids
- Literacy Center of West Michigan Adult literacy and English tutoring, with volunteer tutors trained and matched. Grand Rapids
- Mel Trotter Ministries Emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and thrift stores across West Michigan. Downtown
- Partners Worldwide Coming alongside entrepreneurs in developing economies with capital, mentoring, and networks. Grand Rapids
- Safe Haven Ministries Shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse, plus training for churches. Grand Rapids
- Samaritas Refugee resettlement, foster care, senior living, and housing across Michigan. Michigan
- Streams A neighborhood hub on the southeast side with a food pantry, kids programs, and health services. Kentwood
- The Other Way Ministries Neighbor-led ministry on the west side working in housing, youth, and employment. West Side
Health & Body
9- Alpha Grand Rapids Free pregnancy services, parenting education, and material support for mothers. Grand Rapids
- Baxter Community Center Childcare, a market, a clinic, and youth programs in the Baxter neighborhood. Southeast
- Benjamin's Hope A live-work-play community for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Holland
- Cherry Health Michigan's largest community health center, with sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral health. Grand Rapids
- Emmanuel Hospice Faith-based hospice care with chaplains, music therapy, and grief support for families after. Grand Rapids
- Exalta Health Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and counseling care given in Jesus' name, regardless of insurance. Wyoming
- Holland Home Senior living, memory care, and Faith Hospice, rooted in the Christian community here. Grand Rapids
- Hope Network Rehabilitation, residential services, and employment support for people with disabilities and brain injuries. Grand Rapids
- With Ministries Curriculum and training so churches can include people with intellectual disabilities in real discipleship. Friendship Ministries merged with All Belong's church division to become With Ministries. Grand Rapids
Justice & Rescue
12- 70x7 Path to Forgiveness Mentoring, jobs, and community for people coming out of incarceration. Holland
- Alpha Grand Rapids Free pregnancy services, parenting education, and material support for mothers. Grand Rapids
- Bethany Christian Services Foster care, adoption, and refugee resettlement, headquartered here in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids
- Literacy Center of West Michigan Adult literacy and English tutoring, with volunteer tutors trained and matched. Grand Rapids
- Prison Fellowship In-prison discipleship, Angel Tree for prisoners' children, and reentry support. National
- Reach The Forgotten Jail Ministry Chaplains placed inside Michigan county jails, with Bible studies and reentry support on the way out. West Michigan
- Safe Haven Ministries Shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse, plus training for churches. Grand Rapids
- Samaritas Refugee resettlement, foster care, senior living, and housing across Michigan. Michigan
- The Potter's House A tuition-based-on-income Christian school serving one of the most diverse student bodies in the city. Southwest
- Treetops Collective Walking with refugee women as they build a new life in West Michigan. Grand Rapids
- Wedgwood Christian Services Residential and outpatient care for teenagers, plus the Manasseh Project for trafficking survivors. Southeast
- Women At Risk, International Rescue, safe houses, and dignified work for women and children at risk, run out of West Michigan with global reach. Wyoming
Mission & Witness
7- Acton Institute Study and events on faith, work, and economics, based downtown. Downtown
- Bible League International Bibles and church planter training for under-resourced churches worldwide. National
- Mission of Hope Life transformation work across Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean. New Life's mission partner since 2015. Caribbean
- Partners Worldwide Coming alongside entrepreneurs in developing economies with capital, mentoring, and networks. Grand Rapids
- Resonate Global Mission Sending missionaries, planting churches, and running campus ministries worldwide. Grand Rapids
- The Other Way Ministries Neighbor-led ministry on the west side working in housing, youth, and employment. West Side
- Words of Hope Gospel media and church planting in unreached languages, headquartered in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids
Creative & Outdoors
5- American Heritage Girls Christ-centered scouting for girls, chartered by local churches. Various
- Camp Roger Summer camp and outdoor education in Rockford, plus retreat facilities. Rockford
- Cran-Hill Ranch Camp, horses, family camp, and retreat space in Rodney. Rodney
- SpringHill Camps Overnight and day camps in Evart with a heavy adventure program. Evart
- Trail Life USA Christian outdoor adventure and character program for boys, chartered by local churches. Various