OUTREACH

Not only are we called to KNOW JESUS, but we also believe we are called to BE JESUS. Because what we do Monday through Saturday is as important as what we do Sunday, we strive to love and serve our neighbors both here and abroad.

PASTOR AJ GILLESPIE
Young Adults & Outreach Ministry


Local Partnerships

  • Alpha GR is a ministry that provides medical, educational, and material support to parents that are experiencing unplanned pregnancies. They not only promote the sanctity of life, but also help come alongside men and women in the effort to raise children. Every July, we do a church-wide diaper drive to support Alpha with diapers to use throughout the entire year. Click here for more information about Alpha.

  • North End Community Ministry (NECM) is located right here in our corner of the city. They have a multitude of services, from food pantries, to Supper House, and the NE Pole Toy Store at Christmas time. Every December we do a toy drive and send teams to go and serve at the NE Pole Toy Store. We also have teams that regularly serve in the food pantry / supper house. Click here for more information about NECM.

  • Youth For Christ specifically works to reach middle and high school students for Jesus. They run various clubs + programs at schools all across West Michigan. YFC’s Executive Director, Dan Kregel, is a part of our Berkley Family. We support a full-time missionary with YFC, as well as have various opportunities to support Northview’s YFC in things like serving breakfast and providing resources for events. Click here for more information about YFC

  • Northview Next is a Learning Center within Northview Public Schools that provides varies services from tutoring, mentors, social/emotional support, and job services, with the goal of seeing every student successfully graduate High School regardless of their circumstances description. Click here for more information about Northview Next.

  • This is a ministry of NECM that aims to see families in NE Grand Rapids be able to get affordable Christmas gifts during the holidays. Stay tuned for more information and ways you can serve in November + December.

  • Greek InterVarsity is a ministry that aims to see college students in fraternities and sororities come to know and follow Jesus. From running Bible studies in frat houses, to hosting worship events on public campuses all over the country, Greek IV is doing some really special work in the next generation. Click here for more information about this ministry.

  • Degage is a ministry in downtown Grand Rapids that “offers hope and opportunity to those facing homelessness and poverty in our community”. They offer emergency shelter services, as well as educational and empowerment programs. We partner with Degage in various ways, and take a team of people on the 4th Sunday evening of every month to help serve dinner at the shelter. Click the link below to sign-up to come and serve @ Degage with us! Click here to find out more about Degage Ministries.

Global Partnerships