ThereforeGo Ministries provides week-long high school service trips and other faith-forming events for middle and high school age students. Each year we partner with churches to host SERVE events in their local communities, which are five to seven-day youth mission trips that send students out to care for and restore their world in an environment where they’ll encounter the concepts of justice and missional living. More than just a short service trip, SERVE is a faith-forming experience where the communities, congregations and students involved all experience lasting transformation.

LaGrave SERVE

Grand Rapids is a growing and vibrant city.  The downtown area is exploding with activity and you will be in the middle of it all. West Michigan is on the cutting edge of art, cuisine, and culture, but we also maintain a distinctive small-town feel as people are friendly and the streets are generally safe and clean. While Grand Rapids is a wonderful place to live and visit, it is not wonderful for everyone who lives here. Nearly 20% of the population still lives below the poverty line. During your stay in Grand Rapids, you will have a chance to learn from and work alongside people in our community. We expect that God is going to move in mighty ways this week, both in the hearts of individuals and in meeting the needs of the community. Come be a part of the change!

Worksites:

You will be working at a different site each day giving you a great experience in our city of contrasts. Some examples of work sites are:

• Partnering with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity, ICCF, and VIS that work with the homeless population
• Supporting & working in local missions and food banks
• Working with children’s and youth ministry organizations
• Yard work or light construction in homes
• Working side by side with homeowners who are on the brink of losing their prized possession
• Servant Evangelism
• You will also share, in some creative ways, Christ's love in the community at large