Alternatives of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Alternatives is a pro-life, Christian, non-profit organization. Alternatives strives to meet the needs of men, women, and families in our community through building relationships.
Missions We Support
We believe that part of the way that we impact the world for Christ is supporting those whosegifting is in evangelism and caring for those who God calls us to serve.
Featured Mission/Outreach
Lighthouse Missions Emphasis Month
During the month of May, we focus on all the missions we support here at Lighthouse. Some of our ministry partners will share what God is doing in their ministries. We invite you to participate in what God is doing by pledging what He calls you to give over the coming year to support outreach and missions through Lighthouse. Make sure to checkout the newsletter (linked above) to find the entire list of who we are supporting and the planned budget. Pledge cards will be available on Sundays and we ask that you submit your pledge by the end of the May.
DFLM
Southwest Michigan
It is the mission of Disciples For Life Ministries to equip and empower the Church to walk alongside people facing unexpected and/or difficult life decisions by connecting them to God, community, resources, and purpose.
Global Christian Medical Healthcare
Southwest Michigan
Years ago Dr. Manjerngie Ndebe felt a call to provide affordable, even free if needed, healthcare for those who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Currently this non-profit ministry runs a clinic in Wyoming MI with a plan to renovate a building in inner-city Kalamazoo for a second site. They are committed to bringing quality healthcare in the name of Jesus.
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IREF (India Rural Evangelical Fellowship)
India
IREF works in regions devastated by violence and human trafficking where Christians are persecuted and the caste system has resulted in abject poverty. They are bringing the love of God, the resilience of community care, and the hope of education to thousands in need.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries offers emergency provisions (such as shelter, food, clothing, hygiene products and more) to families and individuals facing hardships. RECOVERY SERVICES help individuals overcome addictions and poor work histories to assist them in regaining a stable lifestyle through long-term programming. And EDUCATION & LIFE SKILLS training, all their residents find resources to help them break the cycle of homelessness and be more successful in their new homes.
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is a 'Food Bank Plus.' This means that they acquire food through donations and their pennies-on-the-pound purchasing power, and distribute food at 73 distribution sites throughout Kalamazoo County via their five food programs. They provide an average of 500-600 people with groceries each day.
Life Changing Ministries International
Kalamazoo, MI / Kenya
Reaching the lost, growing the found. To build up the body of Christ by: Equipping disciples for ministry, Connecting together in the love of God, Reaching out to our community with the Gospel.
Chad & Ruthanne Lynch
North Carolina
Chad and Ruthanne serve at the Center for Intercultural Training, helping missionaries going out to the field to be prepared for cross-cultural ministry.
Missional Chaplains
Michigan and Beyond
Missional Chaplains exists to help organizations succeed by strengthening people in wellness, spiritual and emotional health through providing daily, individualized care from trained community chaplains.
Cory & Kris Thede
Zambia
After years of service in Haiti, the Thedes are now serving in Zambia.
Washington Writers' Academy
This is our opportunity to be a blessing both locally and globally.
Wings of God
Paw Paw, MI
Wings of God provides previously incarcerated women with a stable environment from which they may gain knowledge, skills, mentoring and counseling. Helping to build a safer community one life at a time; their priority is to introduce women and men to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and disciple them in the Word of God.
World Hope Children: John Mark (Philippines), Schnaider (Haiti), Ayhesha (Philippines)
World Wide
Lighthouse is sponsoring three children from Haiti and The Philippines. Our sponsorship contributes to tuition assistance, school uniforms and shoes, school supplies, food support, spiritual guidance, community & school development, and more.
Michael & Tracy Wright
Wycliffe Bible
Michael & Tracy Wright serve at the JAARS center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. JAARS serves as a support ministry of Wycliffe Bible Translators, housing and training translators, pilots & mechanics. Here, the Wrights come alongside missionary kids and Michael works full time with the construction and maintenance team.
Vanguard Church
Urban Kalamazoo
Vanguard Church is an urban church that is bringing the Kingdom of God to the north side and south side of Kalamazoo, MI. Vanguard’s team offers a Sunday service each week, daily prayer meetings, street ministry outreach opportunities and discipleship classes.