LOCAL IMPACT
We are all called in some capacity to love and serve the people outside the walls of a church building. If you’re not sure where to start or how to get involved, take a look at the below local ministries that are doing amazing things in the greater Twin Cities area!
If you’re looking to go with a crew of people, check out our Connect Groups to find people who are actively serving our city!
MINNESOTA ADULT + TEEN CHALLENGE
Ministry Focus: Addiction recovery, mentorship, and discipleship
Opportunities: Consistent mentoring and discipleship
Location: Downtown Minneapolis
Contact Name: Kristi Hedstrom
Contact Email: kristi.hedstrom@mntc.org
Note: Mentoring requires a one-year commitment of two monthly meetings with a MNTC client.
Learn more HERE!
TREEHOUSE
Ministry Focus: Investment in and development of teenagers
Opportunities: Mentoring, driving, prayer support, and practical service (opportunities range from one-time commitments to ongoing)
Location: Various Twin Cities locations
Contact Name: Marcus Peterson
Contact Email: mpeterson@treehousehope.org
Learn more HERE!
ARRIVE MINISTRIES
Ministry Focus: Welcoming and supporting refugee families
Opportunities: English/practical skills training, short-term housing, and ongoing support of individual families
Where: Various Twin Cities locations
Contact Name: Wendy Meyering
Contact Email: wmeyering@arriveministries.org
Learn more HERE!
GODTOWN
Ministry Focus: Community outreach and development
Opportunities: Evangelism, prayer, and community engagement (one-time and ongoing opportunities weekly)
Location: St. Paul
Contact link: https://www.godtown.org/get-connected
Learn more HERE!
SOURCE
Ministry Focus: Food distribution, urban outreach, and anti-trafficking efforts
Opportunities: Food service, prep, and distribution, and minor construction projects (donations of specific items, cleaning, and gardening are also welcome)
Where: South Minneapolis
Contact Email: volunteer@sourcemn.org
THE REEL HOPE PROJECT
Ministry Focus: Finding forever homes for foster children by raising awareness through videos
Opportunities: Give financially, share a video, or join a support village
Where: Statewide
Contact Email: info@thereelhopeproject.org
Learn more HERE!
TOGETHER FOR GOOD
Ministry Focus: Supporting isolated families and vulnerable children
Opportunities: Short-term foster care and practical needs (driving, item donations, etc.)
Where: Various Twin Cities options
Contact Name: Maridel Sandberg
Contact Email: maridel@tfgood.org
Learn more HERE!
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
Ministry Focus: Food, shelter, and support for those battling homelessness and/or addiction
Opportunities: Food service, item drives, Bible studies, and discipleship (food service opportunities available daily)
Where: St. Paul
Contact Name: Abigail Reitz
Contact Email: areitz@ugmtc.org
Learn more HERE!
THE MAN UP CLUB
Ministry Focus: Investment and mentoring of young Black men
Opportunities: Financial investment and mentoring
Location: North Minneapolis
Contact: Tia McKinney
Contact Email: tia@themanupclub.org
Learn more HERE!
MERGE TWIN CITIES
Ministry Focus: Prayer and evangelism for the Twin Cities
Opportunities: Prayer, evangelism training/activation, and event-based opportunities
Where: Twin Cities
Contact link: https://www.mergetwincities.org/
FIRE DROP
Ministry Focus: Community engagement, open-air evangelistic events
Opportunities: Evangelism, prayer, community engagement
Where: Various urban locations
Contact Name: Ben and Carissa Krey
Contact Email: firedropnow@gmail.com
Learn more HERE!
THE WELL
Ministry Focus: Mentoring and supporting women
Opportunities: Mentoring, item drives, and item donations (monthly one-time events and opportunities)
Where: North Minneapolis
Contact Name: Kelly Lundberg
Contact Email: kellyl.lundberg@gmail.com
Learn more HERE!