our causes and partnerships

We like to partner with others who are working to fulfill the mission of Jesus

in our community and around the world.

Here are some of those with whom we work and support as ministry partners.



  • hitting the streets

    Hitting the Streets is a ministry of the Ferndale Free Methodist Church to meet the physical and practical needs of the homeless community in our area.  We seek to provide for essential needs for individuals while extending to them the love of Jesus and our own personal friendship.  Our desire is to provide whatever care is at our disposal and to help each person know and experience the love and grace of Jesus.

  • care net

    Care Net is a counseling and crisis pregnancy center whose desire is that every woman – every couple facing pregnancy will be fully informed and have all the information they need to make the best decision for them. They operate from a holistic model meaning that they are concerned about your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. As a non-profit, faith-based organization they are committed to serving clients of all faiths and walks of life without prejudice or judgment.

  • The detroit initiative

    mark & Linda van valin

    As part of the Southern Michigan Conference's MISSION IGNITOR, the Detroit Initiative is an essential part of a church planting incubator that provides the support and financial and technical assistance to birth and develop churches to maturity. The environment and structure of an incubator provides space for new ideas to be tried and provides for mutual collaboration and support from both seasoned leaders and others currently launching new churches.