Christina struggled with addiction for years. Her own mother had struggled with addictions and now her children were in foster care; upon the birth of her new baby, he was removed from her care immediately … Read More
City Hope GR baptisms
We are excited to have baptisms yet again within City Hope GR! We’ll celebrate baptism at the end of April. One of those being baptized has never felt comfortable in a church even though he’s … Read More
Mission: Manga
As many of you know, Jabez Ministries is a disability ministry that operates largely on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. We started as a disability ministry collaborative cohort within a previously established campus … Read More
Common Needs, Uncommon Gratitude
A lawyer from Cuba. A schoolteacher from Nicaragua. A chef from Ethiopia. An HR specialist from Mexico. All of them now here in the United States. All of them wanting to practice their profession. All … Read More
City Hope GR
City Hope hosted Night To Shine through the Tim Tebow Foundation and we are excited to host once again this February. Night To Shine is a free adult prom for those impacted by disability. The … Read More
Theological Book Network
The Second Leg of the Journey Theological Book Network’s previous article described the journey of a shipment of books from Grand Rapids to Ukraine. From truck to train to boat, using cranes to load and … Read More
Campus Ministry @ Grand Rapids
Each month, Campus Ministry @ Grand Rapids gathers with our student leaders to learn and grow in various aspects of leadership. We have grown in our ability to study the Bible, follow the guidance of … Read More
Jabez Ministries Ministry Update
A ministry by and with persons with disabilities Hello Ministry Partners! Please keep this in prayer. I’m overly cautious on campus these days because of a “Cease and Desist” email that I was made aware … Read More
Simple acts – Deep connections
He came to our ministry because he needed a winter coat. People from his small Hispanic church told him about our coat drive, and the coats they had gotten for themselves and their children the … Read More
Volunteers In Service
Natalie * has experienced God’s kingdom through YOU! Natalie and her two young adult sons with special needs had no choice but to accept the housing granted them in Rockford as they moved out of … Read More