Local Ministries

ACCESS Child Care and Family Resource Guides


A directory of child care and family resources 941-4933

AWANA International - Northern Michigan


Mark & Diane Britton are the AWANA Missionaries of Northern Michigan. 
Mark & Diane Britton Office: 231-369-3622 

Awana is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children and teenagers with the gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him. Awana Clubs International supplies programs, materials and training for more than 12,000 churches in over 110 countries. Their message to churches is simple: We're here to serve you with a ministry that is all about fun with a purpose — to win and grow kids for Christ!

Reaching our young people is very important. That’s why Awana offers a series of clubs and programs geared to the needs of a particular age or grade. As a vital part of our local church ministry, Awana clubs and programs effectively reach young people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Bread of Life Food Pantry


A ministry that assists the community by offering a helping hand.  They are open to everyone the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, from 6-7pm, or anytime by appointment.  They are located just 1/2 mile south of K-mart on M-66.  For info, 231-547-4300.

Community Bible Study


An international in depth interdenominational Bible Study program that meets at the Faith Reformed Church on E. Front Street in Traverse City. 883-6732.

Community Meals Program


Free meals for the needy and lonely. 946-4930    Holiday Meals - 263-7130


Freedom Builders


The Mission of Freedom Builders to serve those in need JOINTLY with the Family of God and to share the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Friendship Group


A ministry for developmentally disabled adults.  947-6520
 

Gideon's International


Area businessmen dedicated to Bible placement.  947-1138

God's Love Tree


A Christmas ministry providing gifts for inmate's children. 

Grand Traverse Area Jail Ministry


Chaplain Jamie Hall leads this ministry that is under the umbrella of Forgotten Man Ministries. 946-8700

Grand Traverse Area Right To Life


Local pro-life organization.  946-9469

Grand Traverse Area Teens For Life


Local student led pro-life organization.  946-9469

Grand Traverse Region Habitat For Humanity


A ministry for local housing for the needy.  941-4663

Homosexuals Anonymous


E-mail: tcha.1@juno.com.  231-922-1957

House Of Hope


A ministry of hope to troubled teens and their families.  946-5350

Legislative Legal Research Center


Legislative research and information dealing with family issues.  267-5081

Life Chain


A prayer chain for life, the first Sunday of October.  325-3685
 

Love INC.


Love In The Name Of Christ is a local ministry to the needy.  941-5683

Moms In Touch


A prayer ministry of moms for children and their schools.  938-0481

MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers


A prayer ministry of moms for children and their schools.  938-9277

NMC Campus Ministries


A ministry at the Northwest Michigan College.  995-1555

Northwest Michigan Jesus Ministry


The Northwest Michigan Jesus Ministry seeks to provide a network of disciplemakers, within the body of Christ to promote prayer, evangelism, discipleship and education.
For more information call Lisa Lempke at 231-632-6656.

Operation Christmas Child


Fill Shoebox Collection ministry for Children

Pregnancy Care Center


A ministry to area women with crisis pregnancies.  929-3488

Soulrehab


A ministry to those going through physical, emotional or spiritual recovery.  938-8056

T.C. Defenders


Semi-professional christian men's basketball team. Players must be over 18 years of age. Call Jim Barbera for more information.
89.9FM, WLJN

Pete Lathrop & Mid Morning Music Break