YoungLives is a ministry under the organization of Young Life that reaches teen moms ages 13-19 in the Greater Holland area. YoungLives’ vision is to reach teen moms by entering their world, modeling the unconditional love of Christ, and encouraging them to become the women and mothers God created them to be. Through one-on-one mentoring, monthly large group gatherings, Bible study, and …
By God’s grace, Western Theological Seminary forms women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world. IDENTITY: Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ. Over 350 students are enrolled in distance learning and …
Special Education Ministries of Holland is a place where people can be accepted, belong, learn about Jesus, and be in community with one another. This is true for our students who are adults with varying developmental disabilities as well as for our teachers who all volunteer their time to make this ministry possible. Our goal is for each student to be paired …
Holland Free Health Clinic provides health services, including dental, vision, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, diabetic education, and spiritual care, to the local medically- underserved population. Health is viewed through a holistic lens, addressing the needs of the mind, body, and spirit, and emphasis is placed on disease prevention and education. Enabling individuals to sustain long-term health is the key …
Our mission is to help college students become lifelong disciples of Christ. There are over 24,000 students at Western Michigan University, very few of whom know the Lord. It is our mission to meet them, befriend them, share the good news of Jesus Christ with them, and invite them into our community. Another key element of our ministry is helping believing …
Our vision is a healthy, engaged, and compassionate community. Our mission is to end poverty and homelessness. We do this by mobilizing faith-based and community partners, activating individual and community assets, and meeting immediate needs in our community. Our core values are: relationships, grace, inclusion, stewardship, excellence, and innovation. Good Samaritan Website If you would like more information about becoming involved with this …
Gateway Mission is a shelter that seeks to meet the needs of homeless men, women, and children, in the West Michigan area. Gateway Mission is a shelter that seeks to meet the needs of homeless men, women, and children in the West Michigan area. Gateway offers a wide range of Christ-driven services that address the root issues of homelessness to help …
At Doors of Hope, we believe that a personal catastrophe, crisis living, poverty or homelessness should not define an individual or their future. We empower individuals with practical life skills, resources, and support, as they journey through opened doors of restored dignity, confidence, and hope. Doors of Hope exists to walk alongside those who are struggling, in whatever capacity they need: (financial, relational, …
Barnabas Ministries is passionately committed to reaching high-risk youth and their families with the message of freedom, hope, and healing found only in Jesus Christ. Their vision is to create an environment where hurting youth and families can discover their value in Christ, grow in that knowledge, and pass that knowledge on to others. As a ministry, Barnabas Ministries’ core values …
3sixty’s mission is improve the quality of life in Holland’s “Eastcore” neighborhood (the east-central area of Holland) by connecting neighbors, sharing resources, and building community. Connecting neighbors: Getting to know your neighbors is hard. Pew Research found that 28% of Americans do not know any neighbors by name and 29% know only some neighbors by name. 3sixty supports residents to host events …
