Local Ministry Partners

Through your giving, North Heights supports the following local and global ministry partners.

Agape First Ministries

Agape First Ministries equips churches and ministry leaders to minister to those struggling with their sexual and gender identity, while standing for truth and the healing power of the Gospel that is available to all. Visit: Agape First Ministries

Alliance of Renewal Churches

The mission of Alliance of Renewal Churches is to impact congregations, communities, and countries by building kingdom friendships and strategic alliances, and equipping leaders for healthy ministry. Visit: Alliance of Renewal Churches

Alpha Twin Cities

Alpha is a safe space that allows people to ask questions, express doubts, and explore faith. Alpha groups are held at restaurants, coffee shops, dorm rooms, churches, prisons, youth groups, bars and taprooms, YMCAs, re-entry groups and at work. Visit: Alpha Twin Cities

Arise Ministries 

The staff of Arise Ministries have over 30 years of experience ministering to at-risk teenagers. Arise Ministries provides 35 weekly chaplain groups / Bible studies in seven juvenile correction facilities located in the greater metro area of the Twin Cities. Through these groups, as well as individual mentoring and discipleship programs, we weekly have over 300 at-risk youth (ages 10-19) in attendance. Visit: Arise Ministries

Christian Life Ministries

Based in Little Canada, MN, Christian Life Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to “Honoring God’s Gift of Life.” Programs include New Day Pregnancy Care Center, New Day Thrift Store and Life-Centered Education. Visit: Christian Life Ministries

Door of Hope

Door of Hope partners with God to redeem lives and restore families affected by trauma and abuse. Ministry is available worldwide via Zoom, and in-person in the Minneapolis/St Paul Metro Area, Southern Minnesota, and Northeastern Minnesota. Visit: Door of Hope

The Dwelling Place

The Dwelling Place is a Christ-centered ministry that provides a comprehensive program for women and children fleeing from domestic violence through long-term transitional housing, basic needs, trauma-informed supportive services, and educational programs and mentoring. The Dwelling Place offers the precious gift of time needed for safety, healing, and personal development that equips women and children to live free of abuse. Visit: The Dwelling Place

Fishing for Life

To create opportunities for relationship, Fishing for Life, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses hands-on fishing events and mentoring programs to impact the lives of at-risk youth and families in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Visit: Fishing for Life

Meals from the Heart

Based in Stillwater, Minnesota, Meals From The Heart is a nonprofit 501©(3) that brings people together to serve their neighbors through energized and fun meal-packing events that provide flavorful, fortified meals to local food shelves. This is important to corporations, faith groups, and civic organizations, because our events make it easy to implement meaningful team-building and service activities onsite. Working with Meals From The Heart allows participants from all walks of life to join forces to address a serious need in their own community and experience a sense of accomplishment, stronger relationships, goodwill, and joy. Visit: Meals from the Heart

Metro Hope

Metro Hope is a residential, Christ-centered, drug and alcohol recovery program that serve men, women, and mothers with children. They provide healing and hope for residents who have exhausted their support systems, lost their homes and are unable to support themselves or their families. Many have lost custody of their children and have experienced unemployment and homelessness. Through the program, thousands of men and women have encountered Jesus, receive His grace, begin walking in His identity and strive to lead productive lives. Visit: Metro Hope

MN Adult & Teen Challenge

The mission of MN Adult & Teen Challenge is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Visit: MN Adult & Teen Challenge

New Life Family Services

The mission of New Life Family Services is to honor the sanctity of human life by assisting clients in life-affirming decisions with the love and compassion of Christ. Visit: New Life Family Services

Prelude Ministries 

Prelude Ministries is an industry leader in providing state-of-the-art spiritual, emotional and practical support to seniors, especially those with dementia, and to their caregivers through Christian spiritualcare services, family and community support systems and practical support. Visit: Prelude Ministries

Ruby's Pantry

Ruby’s Pantry is a a 501 C3 that is for anyone looking to extend their monthly grocery budget. For a $20 food share donation, you'll receive an abundance of grocery items. Visit: Ruby's Pantry

The Reel Hope Project

This ministry began with a few gifted story tellers joining with God's heart to find permanent families for adoptive children. They began to produce two-minute videos of Minnesota kids who are waiting to be adopted. Then they share these stories with others. Approximately 50% of the kids they’ve made reels for are now matched with forever families. Visit: The Reel Hope Project

Union Gospel Mission

Founded in 1902, Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving people facing homelessness, poverty, or addiction in our community.  By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives! Visit: Union Gospel Mission

CONTACT

Benevolence Committee

Global Partners

North Heights supports these global ministry partners thanks to your generosity!

Join us the third Sunday of each month for Mission Sunday where a special offering is taken to support our Global Ministry Partners or give online and choose "Global Missions" as your designation.

Africa

Jonathan & Lilli Leslie/ Kenya/ AIM
Sven-Axel & Jenny Conrad / Tanzania / Impact People Intl.    

Asia

Kaylea / South Asia
Rick & Heather / YWAM South Asia
Scott & Jenny / Southeast Asia / Bethany Gateways
M & R / Asia
Suman John / India / YWAM Helping Hands
B & T / Asia
Freddy & Daisy Paul / India / YWAM Chennai Rescue & Restore
Wilson & Elizabeth Prabu / India / YWAM Chennai PACT
A & S / Southeast Asia
John & Diana / East Asia
Names Withheld / Asia 
Names Withheld / Asia 

Europe

Victor & Sara Gaultney / England / SIL International & Wycliffe

South/Central America

Jason & Lisa Como / Honduras / Christian Health Service Corps
Shedd & Kris / the Americas         

USA—International Reach

Jeff & Kathy Boyum / YWAM King’s Kids
Scott & Dalia Coulson / Ripe for Harvest, Street Level Ministries
Aaron & Ahna Fahnestock / YWAM King’s Kids
Names Withheld / Restore! International Inc.
Jean Johnson / Five Stones Global
Debbie & Al Klaver / World Mission Prayer League

Global Support Team

This volunteer support team carries out the mission “to know Jesus and make Him known through the power of the Holy Spirit” by praying for, providing care, and sharing the needs of our Global Ministry Partners with the congregation. Join the Global Support Team.

Global Partners Prayer Time

3rd Sundays, 9-10am, currently meeting online
North Heights supports over 22 Global Ministry Partners. Join others in prayer for our ministry partners who are serving around the globe. Contact Philip Spaulding, 763-323-7865 or .

PRAY FOR OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS

Join in praying for our global partners.

Operation Christmas Child  

Video: Pastor TJ talks with a young man whose family escaped genocide in Rwanda. Hear his story about how he met Jesus in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift with a sticky note.

Operation Christmas Child/ Samaritian's Purse

North Heights supports Operation Christmas Child annually through gift-filled shoe boxes that are sent to children in need around the world.

How you can help

August– November 22, 2021, Roseville and Arden Hills
Share God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Fill a shoebox with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies for children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, and famine.

Each child also receives a Scripture booklet in their native language and the child’s local church offers a 12-session lesson program to learn about salvation through faith in Jesus. Contact Joyce Halverson, 612-590-8178 or Laurie Palermo, 763-228-0670.

Learn more about Operation Christmas Child.