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Mobilizing Everyone's God-Given Potential to Deeply Love Christ and Their Neighbors
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In the Church
Find a place to use your gifts and abilities to support and encourage others right here at Valley Church!
In the Community
Love You Des Moines
Church can be complicated. At Valley Church, we keep it simple. Jesus said it’s all about loving God and loving our neighbors. That’s why we say to our community, “We Love You Des Moines.”
In 2009, Valley Church launched an initiative called Love You Des Moines to build bridges to our community through good works and to love the people of greater Des Moines for generations to come. We truly have a heart for our neighbors, love our city, and want to impact the lives of those around us.
Community Bridges
At Valley Church, we want to build bridges to vitally connect the community and the Body of Christ, of which Jesus is the head. We do this through programming at the Valley Community Center, community partnerships, and outreach efforts to encourage community betterment throughout greater Des Moines in these four areas:
Service
Promoting volunteerism as a way of life
Relationship
Building healthy families and friendships
Compassion
Meeting needs of the unserved and underserved
Wellness
Equipping people to grow strong in mind, body, and spirit
Valley Community Center
The Valley Community Center opened its doors in 2013 and is a hub for partnerships doing good for the community… with the community. Since that time, we have welcomed thousands of guests and continue to work toward serving and cultivating relationships with the community. We seek to create goodwill in the community through good works and partnership, to reach diverse groups, and ultimately to impact as many as possible in the Des Moines area.
Help the Valley Community Center bridge the church to our community by:
- Sharing your gifts and passions with our community.
- Inviting your neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family to participate in activities with you.
- Connecting with your neighbors through everyday hospitality.
Community Partnerships
Change Course
A career development program that trains people in Des Moines in skills, leadership and personal development, equipping them to launch a career.
Global Greens Farm
A 6.5-acre training farm that supports refugee farmers as they gain access to land, learn about U.S. agriculture, and start their own business.
Training Table
A partnership of the Valley Community Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and QuikTrip that combats hunger in Des Moines by delivering over 2,500 food items weekly.
Valley Community Center Cafe
Providing a space for our community and for people of all walks of life and faith to connect and build relationships.
Valley Disaster Relief
Providing tree services for families in need after natural disasters or other circumstances.
Valley Pitmasters
A group of like-minded people interested in the art of smoking meat and other food for a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
Block Party Trailer
Borrow our Block Party Trailer to host a gathering in your neighborhood! The trailer includes bounce houses, games, tables, chairs, inflatable movie screen, popcorn maker, and more.
Project Impact
Thousands of individuals and families in our community struggle to have their basic needs met—but you can make a difference. Project Impact is a monthly initiative that targets specific, tangible ways for our church family to donate and support our Des Moines neighbors in need.
Visit the Valley Community Center website to see what donations are needed this month!
Valley Global
Help move Christ’s mission forward around the world
Valley Global supports individuals and families who have been called to share the gospel around the world in a variety of ways. From Bible translation, to church planting, to training and more, Valley Church recognizes that the least-reached and unreached people groups matter to God.
Short-Term Global & Regional Opportunities
Use your gifts, abilities, and experiences to spread the gospel and serve God.
Make a Difference Where You Are
Through our partnership with Compassion International, you can sponsor a child and encourage their healthy development spiritually, physically, socially, and economically.
Global Partners
From Valley Church to the world.
Japan
David & Julie Hamilton
Commission to Every Nation
Focusing on church planting among the Japanese and others who have relocated from Central Asia.
Belgium
Olivier & Karin Jonkers
EFCA, Evangelistic Ministry
Overseeing Serve the Church and leadership for Le Phare Church in Nivelles.
Dan & Carrie Ritzman
EFCA ReachGlobal
Focusing on Iranians and the Iranian Church in Brussels.
Brazil
Craig & Alessandra Weyandt
EFCA, Evangelistic Ministry
Planting churches in Rio de Janeiro and conducting cross-country leadership training.
Greece
Stefanos & Manon Mihalios
EFCA, Evangelistic Ministry
Church planting in Athens and influencing students at the Greek Bible College.
Kenya
Corey & Tiffany Carey
Africa Inland Mission
Missionaries in residence at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, after 10 years at Rift Valley Academy.
Africa
Craig & Melanie Carlson
Africa Inland Mission
Provide comfort and support as dorm parents at Rift Valley Academy.
Romania
Tom & Jill Clark
International Messengers Evangelistic Ministry
Ongoing work in evangelism, discipleship, coaching, and a publishing ministry.
Thailand
Mason & Ashley Doty
Reliant
Planting a church focusing on university students in Bangkok.
Russia
Constantine & Yana Kurmentsev
CRU
Providing leadership for a national team that reaches throughout Russia.
Worldwide
Bryan & Julie Host
EFCA Global Equipping
Partnering with Reach Global to help missionaries remain healthy and resilient.
Dave & Connie Stilley
EFCA
Overseeing ongoing health needs of missionaries and working with GlobalFingerprints to ensure sponsored children have medical checks.
David & Karen Eggert
CRU
Empowering others in a strategic multiplication ministry throughout Central Asia.
Creative & Restrictive Access Countries
These are places where political restrictions and other obstacles prevent open proclamation of the gospel. Full names are not displayed due to the political climate of the regions served.
East Asia
Adina
Middle East
Refik Family
South Asia
Nish Family
North Africa
T Family
Southeast Asia
Hunt Family
Nathan Family
Central Asia
Smith Family
EFCA Pathways Training
J & B
Regional Partners
EFCA Central District
EFCA District Church Planting
Providing support for EFCA pastors and churches in the Midwest
Hidden Acres Christian Center
Christian camp and retreat center serving churches in the Midwest.
RJ & Steffanie Sumrall
FCA Urban Representative
Influencing coaches and athletes in Story County.
Dave & Kathy Turnball
FCA State Director
Focusing on ministry in Warren County after many decades of service.
National
Evangelical Free Church of America
National organization of EFCA pastors, churches, and missionaries.
John Gerhardt
Urban Impact, New Orleans
Serving for more than two decades to help kids feel safe in inner-city New Orleans.
Kirk & Louann Johnson
CRU, Greater Minneapolis
Supporting young families to serve, handle adjustments, and finish well.
Seth Johnson
CRU, Christian Embassy in NYC
Developing relationships with diplomats for sharing good news.
Gary & Barbara Rosberg
America’s Family Coaches
Working to strengthen relationships.
Tamara Sanner
CRU, UC Irvine & Chapman
Serving in campus ministry with a focus on evangelism and discipleship.
