Community Ministry
What is Area Ministry? Area ministry supports specific regions or communities in need of spiritual and/or physical aid. Area missionaries use a holistic approach to address the spiritual, social, and practical needs of their designated location. This type of ministry allows missionaries to build deep community relationships and develop relevant programs to their area, including church planting, discipleship, youth outreach...
Apologetics Ministry
What is Apologetics Ministry? Apologetics ministry focuses on defending and explaining the Christian faith through reasoned arguments, evidence, and thoughtful engagement. This ministry educates believers on articulating their faith and responding to objections or common misconceptions about Christianity. An apologetics missionary serves as a bridge between faith and reason, making faith more digestible to both non-believers and existing Christians.
November 2016
Reach Local: Hungry Horse, Montana
“Our ministry exists because there’s no other place like it in Hungry Horse; there’s no other place for these kids to go. And in a lot of these kids’ lives, this is the only place that shows them the love of Jesus.” Kevin and Gina Bickel reach their local community of Hungry Horse, Montana through
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November 2016
Celebrating Betty Glover's 100th Birthday
On April 7, 2025, Betty Glover—a devoted missionary, mentor, and faithful servant of Christ—celebrates 100 years of life and over 70 years of ministry. Her impact on rural communities, especially in the Appalachian region, has been immeasurable.
Ministry Essentials
InFaith enables called and committed followers of Christ to serve with purpose and passion within our nation's borders.
About InFaith
We want to be a part of God's change in others even as God is constantly changing us. We try to find the dark places in our local communities and see where Jesus needs to shine by calling people to conversion and discipling them in their walk of faith.
InFaith Heritage
InFaith is moved by the call to reach locally and spread God’s kingdom right here in the United states–something we’ve been doing for the last 200 years.
Rising to the Occasion
In these challenging and tumultuous times we are so blessed to share how our ministries have flexed and adapted to rise to the needs of the locals we serve. Below, see our latest stories and connect with our field staffers' pages where you can read more about the places they're called and support them in the work.
My Grandfather
My grandfather was an Italian immigrant who came to Philadelphia at the turn of the 20th century. He worked in a slaughterhouse and later at a refinery. He loved chin-ups and bowling and could fix anything. On a wall in the workshop basement of his small South Philadelphia row home was a collection of the hard hats he would wear
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April 2022
Circle: Autumn 2021
Hello, As you may already know, I am retiring at the end of this year from my leadership role at InFaith. I’ve had an amazing 14 years here; God has done some incredible things. You’ll hear more about His faithfulness in the issue that you’re about to read. I’m really thankful for the bedrock that this ministry is founded on
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March 2022
Circle: Autumn 2016
Reach Local. Kids’ Lives Change.
Children are often the ones forgotten and ignored in the face of poverty or addictions at home. Many who serve with InFaith love and care for the next generation in their communities by providing programs that share the amazing truths of God’s love and create consistent, safe environments.
Jim & Teri Wilson in Kearney, Nebraska
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November 2016
Circle: Spring 2016
Reach Local. Change Lives.
An intricate golden temple sits on the street corner across from Mifflin Square Park, with whiffs of exotically flavored meat on a stick filling the air from street vendors’ stands. It feels like a scene out of an adventure movie set in Asia, instead of what it is – a city block in South Philadelphia, just
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November 2016