At Magnify we believe the mission of “Always Making Disciples” extends from our neighborhoods, across the globe.
Read on to learn about our Global and Local Partners and find out strategic ways you can get involved in Kingdom work around the world.
Outreach: Global & Local
Current Urgent Needs
As needs arise in our community and through our ministry partners, we want to provide opportunities for our church family to respond with the love of Christ. Click below to learn about current needs and find practical ways to serve and support others.
Global & Local
From Kenya to Grand Rapids 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.
Outreach Team Leaders
Local Partners – Aaron and Gwen VanManen
Disaster Relief – Michael Fedrigo and Brandon Becker
Internships – Chris Lenon
Small Group Partnerships – Anna Wetters
Missions Pathways – Susanne and Darren DeJong
Short Term Serve Trips – Kim Fedrigo
World Orphans Partnerships – Rachael Considine
Global Partners Sunday Night Class – Jodi Leja
Global Partners Prayer – Sam VanBerkel
City Outreach – Carol Gates
Guatemala SERVE TRIP 2026
Save the Date – December 10-15
Encourage. Connect. Be changed. Join us in Guatemala City as we partner with Tabernáculo, our partner church, to support their work in orphan prevention. No Spanish required, just a heart to love people. Come see what God is doing around the world… and be part of it.
For additional information, contact Kim Fedrigo.
Italy SERVE TRIP 2026 – Summer English Camp
From June 12–22, a team of 11 adults from all three Magnify campuses traveled to Imola, Italy, to support the ministry of Magnify missionaries Josh and Sara Whitman. The team helped lead an English camp for 70 children from the local community, building relationships and using their gifts in ESL, children’s ministry, and other areas. They also had the opportunity to worship on two Sundays with the Whitmans’ church, Chiesa La Rocca, where they built friendships and gained a deeper understanding of the local church and its ministry. The trip offered a meaningful glimpse into how God is at work across the world and reminded the team of the beauty and diversity of the body of Christ, as well as the opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel in Italy.
City Outreach
Aligning with God’s heart for the stranger, Magnify small groups and volunteers help welcome refugees being resettled in the Grand Rapids area as well as caring for individuals experiencing homelessness. Many opportunities to serve include donating household items, providing transportation, and just being a friend to those in need. Contact Carol for more information.
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
