Showing the love of God to people in our city, and around the world.

We are dedicated to bringing hope and healing to the world. With people like you, we can take the Good News of Jesus and the hope that only He can provide, to every person on earth. How can you make a difference?

Local Good

By working with local missions partners, we are helping to empower our communities, strengthen families, and stand against injustice.

Global Good

By our commitment to partnering with local churches around the world, McDowell.Church gets to participate in the transformation of communities, by bringing hope through relationships, being present during crisis relief efforts, and mobilizing the Church for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.

Growth Track

This series of classes guides you to discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created you for. The Growth Track is made up of three steps that will equip you to connect to the church, discover your strengths, and make a difference.

Dream Team

The Dream Team is a group of incredible people that have discovered their gifts and passions and are actively serving in them.

Local Good:
We are Passionate About...

Food Insecurity

1 out of 6 children in developing countries are underweight, and 1 out of 6 children in our state are facing hunger. We work to raise awareness and support because we know that eliminating local and global hunger is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. When individuals living in poverty have increased access to food there is improvement in overall health, which allows for increased productivity and eventual escape from poverty.

Homelessness

Homelessness can happen to anyone. 62% of Americans do not have an emergency savings account. One medical bill or car repair could leave them homeless. Homelessness is always a crisis. We want to build relationships and build partnerships with organizations working to prevent and end homelessness in our city.

At-Risk Youth

There are more than 18,000 children are in our Arizona State foster care system. And every year more than 800 children “age out” of the system when they turn 18 without finding a forever family. In fact, research shows that young people who aged out of the foster care system have a higher chance of experiencing unemployment, homelessness, and incarceration as adults. We want to change that narrative.

We carefully select local mission partners in our community that affect positive change in three key areas.

Through relationships, generous financial support, and our Dream Teamers, we’re proud to partner with these organizations. Join us as we make a difference in the Valley.

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Midwest Food Bank

It is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination.

Feed My Starving Children

FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to their incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world.

Harvest Compassion Center

HCC strives to be more than just a local food bank, it’s a one-stop shopping experience! HCC’s look like mini-marts and clothing boutiques, where clients are welcomed to shop and choose their most-needed food, hygiene, baby and clothing items all FREE of charge. Our desire is to welcome and love every client who walks through our doors offering them a first-class, dignified experience.

 

Here is a list of HCC’s ongoing needs.

Teach 1 to Lead 1

Teach One to Lead One is a community mentoring program that teaches universal principles to lead at-risk kids into a life of purpose and potential.

Teen Reach Adventure Camp (TRAC)

TRAC provides hope through camping programs designed especially for foster youth, ages 12-15.

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Hustle PHX

Some of the best natural entrepreneurs in the United States are in underserved urban communities. They are called hustlers – visionary risk-takers who seize the opportunity to move product and turn a profit. They have the God-given skills, attributes, and talents of an entrepreneur, but they lack key resources needed to create sustainable businesses that benefit the broader community. At Hustle PHX, we want to let the hustlers hustle – for the common good.

Global Good: We are Passionate About...

Refugee Crisis

Today, there are more people seeking safety and asylum than ever before. And with the brokenness around our world, that number will continue to grow. But we, as followers of Jesus Christ, have been called to stand in the gap and stand for the refugee.

Community Development

We believe when communities are trained and equipped to care for their most vulnerable, the entire community is lifted and poverty can be overcome. Our partners serve communities through life-changing resources such as clean water, food, medical aid, safe and sustainable housing, equal educational opportunities, vocational training, and empowerment in the midst of unimaginable hardships.

Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a global issue that often impacts the most vulnerable people among us. This exploitation includes sex slavery, child soldiers, and forced labor, all of which violate people’s rights and dignity. Together, with our partners, we are helping these victims find restoration.

Our community and missionary partners serve as an extension of our body here at McDowell.

Our calling is to be in relationship with communities and missionaries around the world that are working to restore the world for Christ and who care for the most vulnerable.

Together we can change the world!

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At Home Church // Paris, France

Thousands of refugees came to France in the last few years to flee wars, poor and difficult living conditions, and economic hardships in their home countries. The church is the only solution for this crisis! However, in order to serve these refugees effectively, a dedicated missionary church is needed. The @home project is the birthing of a church on the ground to reach this population. It is a bridge between Arabic-speaking Christians and churches through teaching French, sharing the Gospel and making disciples.

Heart for Lebanon // Beirut, Lebanon

Driven by the compassionate heart of Jesus Christ, Heart for Lebanon exists to see lives changed and communities transformed. H4L is a non-denominational Christian organization, creating faith-defining environments that give under resourced families and children in Lebanon the chance to encounter God and grow spiritually.

Pink Door // Berlin, Germany

Pink Door provides recovery and integration programs for women transitioning out of prostitution, sexual enslavement, or sexual exploitation. We value personal empowerment, spiritual restoration, advocacy, and connections to significant support.

Food for the Hungry // Hoyo Oscuro, Dominican Republic

Food for the Hungry seeks to end ALL forms of human poverty by going to the hard places and walking with the world’s most vulnerable people. We are walking alongside Hoyo Oscuro, a village in the Dominican Republic, to help them become self-sustainable.

3Worlds Leadership Network // Madrid, Spain

Three Worlds Leadership Network (3WLN) is the first ever multinational network of Church of God young leaders in Europe and the Middle East. As associate regional coordinators for Europe and the Middle East, Nate and Stacy will be working to help connect, encourage, and resource the Church of God throughout the region. Nate and Stacy will have a particular emphasis on church planting and church health, walking alongside pastors and leaders in the region connected through the EuropeX church network.

1Mission // Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

1Mission is a community development organization giving people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community. These families earn a home by serving a set amount of community service house; which fosters significant ownership, not just in one’s home, but in the entire community.

Oc3an View Ministries // Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

Oc3an View Ministry is an energetic, free-spirited, and compassionate ministry driven by God’s faith. We have a passion to serve alongside others to help those in need, while sharing God’s word locally and internationally.