At Magnify we believe the task of “Always Making Disciples” extends from our neighborhoods, across the globe.
Read on to learn about our Local and Global Partners and find out strategic ways you can get involved in Kingdom work around the world.
Outreach
Local & Global
From Grand Rapids to Kenya we desire to bring the love of Jesus to all parts of the globe. It starts in our neighborhoods and extends around the world. Learn more about the local and global causes we are a part of.
Italy SERVE TRIP ‘25
Thank you for praying for the 2025 Italy Team and the Whitmans!
The team traveled to Imola, Italy to serve our global partners, Josh and Sara Whitman and their family. During the week, they got to volunteer at the first week of English Camp for youth at the Whitman’s church, Cheisa La Rocca. The team was able to support, and learn from the Whitman’s as well as the people whose lives have been changed because of the Whitman’s faith and hard-work. Please continue to pray for the Whitman’s and their ministry, as they grow their church in Imola!
For additional information, contact Kim Fedrigo.
Malawi SERVE TRIP ‘25
10 Days in the last two weeks of June, 2025
Magnify is excited to offer the Malawi Serve Trip to work with our global partners, Tim and Michelle George.
For additional information, contact Kim Bronkema.
Guatemala SERVE TRIP ‘25
Thank you for praying for the Guatemala Team’s trip that took place in May.
In conjunction with World Orphans, the team went to serve our partner church, Tabernaculo in Guatemala City. They were able to meet, learn from, and encourage church members as they saw first hand the church’s thriving ministry of serving those most vulnerable in their communities. Please keep praying for Tabernaculo church and their Pastor, Pastor Salvador, as they continue to be the light of Jesus in Guatemala.
Refugee Resettlement
Aligning with God’s heart for the stranger, Magnify small groups and volunteers help welcome refugees being resettled in the Grand Rapids area. Many opportunities to serve include donating household items, helping find housing, providing transportation and just being a friend to precious families fleeing difficult circumstances abroad. Contact Carol for more information.
Heartside Foot Clinics
Monthly, we head to downtown Grand Rapids with other area health ministries to serve the homeless. Services include foot & nail cleansing, haircuts and taking blood pressures. The most important thing we do is carefully listen to their stories, care and pray for them. Health care and other volunteers are needed. No experience necessary. Transportation is provided, 11:30a-3:00p.
Meals Ministry
Bring a meal to someone who is dealing with a tough medical condition or crisis. To volunteer or bring a meal contact Susan Pelak with the buttons below.
Resources
- ABWE
- Perspectives Course (discipleship course on the World Christian Movement)
- The Chalmers Center – built by the authors of When Helping Hurts
- The Cultural Intelligence Center