Transforming People,
Transforming the World
Awaken Ministries is a nonprofit that serves as a visionary catalyst to unify leaders, equip the Church, and build the strategic frameworks necessary for regional transformation. We don’t just dream of better cities; we help build the systems that make them possible.
From Fragmented Efforts to Collective Impact
In every city, there is enough passion to change the world—but it is often scattered. Churches work in silos, businesses operate in isolation, and civic leaders feel the weight of social issues they can’t solve alone.
Awaken Ministries exists to bridge those gaps. We act as the connective tissue between the sanctuary, the boardroom, and the city hall. We believe lasting transformation happens when the Church moves beyond the walls and into the community, working together across denominations, cultures, and generations. We don’t operate as a single program. We steward a family of initiatives, each designed to meet people where they are and awaken hope in unique ways.
Our Approach
How We Transform a City
We don’t just launch projects; we work with churches and individuals to build the systems and spiritual foundations that allow transformation to take root and last.
Equip
Training the Believer
We provide the theological and practical “how-to” for living on mission. From identity and intimacy with God to evangelism training, we prepare the people of God to be the hands of God.
Consult
Coaching the Organization
We help churches and businesses build sustainable systems for outreach and discipleship. We don’t just give you a plan; we coach you through the implementation of a culture of love.
Unify
Fostering Collaboration
Transformation requires the whole city. It is our mission to bring together people from all areas of the community: churches, ministries, city officials, businesses, etc.
Mobilize
Influencing Culture
We empower leaders to impact the “Seven Mountains” of influence—from education and media to government and family—ensuring that the light of the Gospel reaches every corner of society.
Multiply
Sending Leaders
Our ultimate goal is to work ourselves out of a job. We empower and send leaders to plant these same networks of transformation in new cities and nations.
Discover how each step works together to create lasting change.
Awaken Ministries’ Mission School
Deepen Your Roots.
Expand Your Reach.
At the heart of Awaken Ministries’ Mission School is a simple goal: helping you fall more in love with God and His people. Through intentional Bible study and a focus on prayer, we help you grow a heart for service and the confidence to share the Gospel.
Join a community dedicated to learning what it means to live missionally and serve others with joy.
Fill out the form to let us know you’re interested.
Our Initiatives
What We’re Building Together
The Church
A worshiping, praying, and mobilized community committed to spiritual renewal and unity. The Church gathers believers to seek God, grow together, and be equipped to live on mission in everyday life.
Awaken the Love
A large-scale community outreach initiative uniting churches, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers to meet real needs through acts of service, generosity, and compassion.
Peacenic
Working to bridge the gap between community members and law enforcement in Washtenaw County.
Your City is Calling.
How Will You Respond?
We are looking for the dreamers, the builders, and the servants who refuse to settle for the status quo.