Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Our Mission

Urban Family Ministries exists to strengthen families and change lives by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this area of urban Grand Rapids through relational, spiritual, and economic empowerment. Learn more about us at https://www.urbanfamilyministries.org/

Our Vision

To serve as a safe haven for families and youth by developing a community in the heart of urban Grand Rapids, providing a place for Christ-centered lives and skills to be developed. Within this community, we can help meet the family’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs within an environment of grace while raising up community leaders.

Our Core Values

Vital, Growing Personal Relationship with Christ
Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 3:10

The Truth and Sufficiency of Scripture for the Whole of Life
II Timothy 3:16-17

The Transforming Power of the Gospel
I Thessalonians 1:2-10

The Leading and Empowering of the Holy Spirit
Galatians 5:16-18

God-honoring Excellence
Colossians 3:23

Having God’s Love for Others
1 Corinthians 13

Importance of Family
1 Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 5 & 6; Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Unity of Purpose
Ephesians 4:1-3

Joyful, Christ-centered Service
Philippians 2:3-5; 4:4