Fresh Start Christian Church: Summer Solution
The church resides in what used to be a YMCA building complete with a gym, a kitchen and playground equipment, making it the perfect place to hold Summer Break.
Author: Gail Allyn Short
Hungry to Help
A partnership was struck where Chandler First Assemblies could obtain food items from Kaleo to donate to East Side Elementary School, which serves pre-K to second grade students, before the kids left for spring break.
The Fruit of Consistency in Ministry
Crosspoint City's strategies are intentional, showing consistency in ministry as they mature.
A Small Church with Big Plans
First Baptist raised a pickleball net and 40 people from across the community came to play within the first two weeks.
Taking the Next Step for New Parents
The church targets new parents in particular by handing out personal hygiene products, diapers, onesies and baby formula.
Young at Heart
Around 25% of the children attending come from low-income communities, so they provide breakfast not only to the kids but also for their families before the Bible lesson and activities start.
Fit for the Kingdom
The Lord prompted Reardon to think about combining Christian fellowship with fitness in order to create a new small group for men.
Signs of Joy
According to Kregel, 3–4% of American teenagers are deaf or hard of hearing. “They are one of the most isolated groups of teenagers known.”
Threads of Hope
The volunteers create colorful jumpers as well as sun and peasant dresses for girls, and shorts for boys. The number of pieces they complete each month varies, but on average, the volunteers make between 15–20 garments a month.
A House of New Beginnings
The three-bedroom brick house is just a few hundred feet from the church, and families typically stay from two weeks to three months.