In 2008 "Jesus Loves Kzoo" started out as a street ministry to the North side of Kalamazoo, MI. The goal to get more churches involved with community outreach has always been at the heart of Vanguard Street Ministry and as the ministry partnered with Third Reform, now known as Center Point Church, Jesus Loves Kzoo became a launching event that unified churches for sharing the love of Jesus throughout the city of Kalamazoo. It's the goal of Vanguard Street Ministry to get the body of Christ in Kalamazoo & surrounding cities involved in sharing the love of Jesus together in a variety of ways throughout the year.
Mission
The Mission of "Jesus Loves Kzoo" is to build unity among Christ-following churches through random acts of love and to boost on-going street ministry efforts of reaching the lost
Vision
To share the of love of Jesus together as "The Church" and impact the city of Kalamazoo for His glory
"Jesus Loves Kzoo" in the last 4 years has impacted over 3456 lives in the Kalamazoo area and is still counting. We believe that our efforts are just the beginning, it takes a community of believers to help build on the foundation laid during these events. This is why we encourage those churches or ministries who have a passion to see the lost come to know Christ join us as we reachout to people, but also work with us to keep reaching out. In 2011 over 14 churches from different denominations united to reach the lost for Jesus. Way To Go Kalamazoo body of Christ!!!
How to get involved?
- Envite your church and others to join with us as we do our annual events.
- Complete an application for the up coming event
- Partner with others and reach out to the community.
- Share the Love of Jesus everywhere you go.
- Partner with us to see how your church can encourage those who recieve Christ
Who can get involved?
- Individuals and churches who believe that Jesus has died for the sins of everyone and that it is the right of every person to know what Jesus has done for them.
- Individuals and churches that believe in the body of Christ working together to build Gods Kingdom over our cities
- Individuals and churches who are our partners and believe in the mission, vision, and core beliefs of this ministry
Contact Information:
Nate Bull (Vanguard Street Ministry Director): 269-718-9519
Julie Keiser (Team Leader) at jesusloveskzoo@gmail.com
Kristy Aukeman (Street Ministry/Volunteer Coordinator for JLK): 269-207-1576
Address: Vanguard Street Ministry
536 E. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI. 49007
