So with the complexities of doing ministry in the covid reality Monroe Community Church doubled down on prayer and outreach. Since mid-March we have hosted a weekly 30 minute prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. We … Read More
God continues to build the City Hope GR foundation
What is City Hope GR? City Hope GR is an emerging and different new church for all abilities in greater Grand Rapids. How will it work? People of all abilities, that is, all humanity is … Read More
How to suffer without being afraid
By Kristen Struyk Today marks 12 years since my ankle surgery which resulted in the development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome–and the Lord never fails to teach me something new At first, I built my … Read More
Blessing of the Students
Please plan for this year’s Blessing of the Students event, Sunday August 16, at 6 p.m (EST). Every year, we invite students, families, faculty, and leaders from around the Grand Rapids area to begin the new … Read More
A large bag of yarn
Gail lives in an assisted living facility. Because of COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the facility, Gail is only able to leave the apartment that she and another woman share once a day for a short … Read More
After 23 years of incarceration with a desire to change
Positive stories and notes from 2020: John came to us after 23 years of incarceration with a desire to change but was out of touch with the work world and technology. He graduated from our … Read More
Anastaze Nzabonimpa
Share your Christian testimony and why you are seeking to enter ministry leadership. My name is Anastaze Nzabonimpa, married with 4 children. Two daughters and two sons. I am from Rwanda and lived in Uganda … Read More
Incredible things with the all abilities church plant
Despite the challenges through covid, God has been doing incredible things with the All Abilities Church Plant in Grand Rapids called, City Hope GR: 1) In beginning to seek core team people, 2 possible families … Read More
