Previous Next September 1, 1995, the first ever H.O.P.E. session was scheduled to be held. The newly made key to the church door did not work, and no students showed up. After that not-so-great start, we are so glad we did not give up! Twenty-four years and thousands of kids later, H.O.P.E. sessions have been …
Did you know that most ministries receive up to 95% of their charitable gifts as cash? But, 90% of the wealth in America is in some form of non-cash, often highly appreciated assets? Did you know that giving through appreciated securities is a great way to both increase how much you are able to give …
As we wrap up the decade and head into 2020, The Nehemiah Foundation is excited to kick off new initiatives in an effort to strengthen both ministries and churches in our community to better equip them to meet the needs around us. As part of these initiatives, we will publish a 2020 State of the City Report to identify the …
We ended 2019 TOGETHER! Mid December, we had the opportunity to gather with 40 local pastors to share our 2020 initiatives and continue conversations about how we can work together for Springfield. This morning was a great reminder of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for …
A single mom walks into the doors of the church with a mix of uncertainty and hope. She has just moved to Springfield, Ohio with two young kids. But, without family or friends, she is searching for a support network to help meet the needs of her young family. Though she has a decent job …
I don’t know about you, but for me as we approach the end of another year and enter the Advent season, my mind is always a bit overwhelmed. I have competing thoughts of celebrating this past year, anticipating the coming year, and a desire to slow down and focus on Christ. Thankfully, our work with …
She is a teenager, with all the pressures and obstacles that come with that title in today’s world. She is also a mom, caring for the needs of a little one. She often finds herself without the support and resources needed in her role of mothering. She is isolated from her peers, overwhelmed with demands, …
Personally, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the Fall weather, I love football season and I love that Thanksgiving meal! But, I also love that Thanksgiving is a holiday that is, hopefully, not as self-centered as many of our other celebrations. Thanksgiving is a time when we are encouraged …
For most young people, middle school is an incredibly difficult time. Many students find themselves stuck in survival mode as their lives are flipped upside down. Everything is changing. Changing schools. Changing bodies. Changing faith. Changing friends. Changing interests. Changing responsibilities. And this is just the beginning. In the midst of all the change and …
In February of this year, we hosted a Pastors Roundtable event to discuss the needs of our community and how we might work together to find solutions. Following the event, a group of pastors continued to meet monthly to expand on the conversation. Through these gatherings, The Nehemiah Foundation, in partnership with local pastors and business leaders, feel that …
