Outreach: Global & Local

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

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.

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.

Serve Trip Application

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!

Malawi SERVE TRIP ‘25

Our team traveled to Malawi, Africa, to serve our global partners, Tim and Michelle George, and their family. For the first week, we served local missionaries at their biennial conference, which allows people to gather together, be poured into, and be refreshed. Our team provided teaching for adults, teens, and children, as well as worship, snacks, fun games, and activities. The second week, we traveled to Mozambique so we could experience a little taste of what life is like for the George’s at home and at their Bible school, Intel Theological Institute. We were also able to interact with the soccer camp that is run there and visit their local church. The George’s are a blessing to their community; we ask for prayers as they continue to bring the Word to the local people.

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.

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.