Church Opportunities
Local churches are a huge support to Alpha Grand Rapids. Here’s how your church can partner with us.
Join Us in Promoting Abundant Life!
Alpha has a wealth of opportunities for churches and church groups to get involved with our ministry. Whether your church is interested in a long-term partnership or meeting immediate needs, there’s a place for you to plug in.
All Access
Learn all about Alpha’s programs and the different ways to get involved by attending an Alpha All Access event. These free lunch-and-learn-style events are held monthly for individuals, churches, and businesses that want to learn more. This event lasts about an hour and involves fellowship over lunch, a virtual tour of our centers, and stories from individuals and families impacted by Alpha’s services.
Sponsor an Event
Alpha hosts two large events each year: our Banquet, which is our largest fundraiser, and Comedy Night, a public event that raises money and spreads laughter. By becoming a sponsor, you’re able to bring a group to the event and gain more visibility for your church or organization.
Collect Items
We are in need of material items year-round at Alpha, often supported by local churches, schools, and ministries who host material drives. We also have special drives each year, like our Diaper Dash in July and Toy and Coat Drive in November and December, but churches can collect and bring items any time of year.
Stay Connected
Volunteer
Bring a group from your church to volunteer with us, or promote volunteer opportunities to your church body! Individuals can volunteer on an ongoing basis as mentors or coaches, childcare helpers, inventory volunteers, administrative support, and more. Volunteer groups can tackle one-time projects that involve cleaning, landscaping work, inventory sorting, and more.
Experience Events
We would love for you to promote Alpha events at your church! All are invited to Comedy Night and the Christmas Open House, and you can also encourage your church to participate in our annual #GivingTuesday campaign.
Request a Speaker
Alpha staff members would love the opportunity to speak at your church, whether they are speaking on a Sunday, attending a special event, or sharing about Alpha with a specific group within your church. If you need someone to share about the work happening at Alpha or want to address what it means to promote abundant life in our community, we are here to partner with you.
Donate
We appreciate any and all financial support, including one-time donations, recurring monthly donations, year-end gifts, and event sponsorship.
Thank You To…
Anonymous Church Partner
Donated 30 boxes of size 6 diapers (AGR’s most-needed size!)
Messiah CRC
Brings a group on-site monthly to pray over AGR
Rush Creek Bible Church
Provided a volunteer group to assemble 550 bags of items needed for AGR’s Comedy Night event
Kindred House Church
Sent a group from their Women’s Ministry to volunteer in Material Resources
Receive Program Marketing Materials
If members of your congregation may benefit from Alpha’s services, we offer complimentary promotional material describing our programs. Reach out to our team and we’d be happy to provide some for you!
Sign Up for Prayer Partner Emails
The best and easiest way you and your church can partner with us is through prayer. Every week, we send out a prayer email with specific requests from our team, clients, and ministry. This is a great way to support us and the men and women we serve.
We also welcome groups to come on-site and pray over our spaces! Contact us if your church is interested.