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Mission statement Wheat Ridge Ministries is “Lutherans seeding new ministries of health and hope in the name of the healing Christ.” Our Mission Wheat Ridge Ministries is a charitable organization with roots in the Lutheran Church that provides support for new church-related health and human care ministries – and we have been doing so for more than 100 years! It is our desire that all people experience wellness of body, mind and spirit made possible in Christ Jesus. Wheat Ridge Ministries encourages healthy communities … Wheat Ridge recognizes Christian congregations as centers of health and healing ministry. We are a resource for congregations who plan to establish new health and human care ministries that serve people in their neighborhoods and communities. Wheat Ridge Ministries encourages leaders … Wheat Ridge is dedicated to the leaders serving new health and human care ministries. We value the opportunity to be the place where leaders who are inspired to begin new ministries can turn for assistance. Wheat Ridge Ministries encourages wellness of body, mind and spirit … Wheat Ridge is motivated by the expectation that through the efforts of organizations and congregations we support, people in need are touched by the love of Christ and as a result are living well in body, mind and spirit. Wheat Ridge Ministries encourages the health and wellness of leaders and communities through its granting, connecting and equipping activities.
In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life … and have it abundantly.” This is what Wheat Ridge Ministries is all about! Through the seeding of new ministries in the United States and around the world, it is our hope that all people experience wellness of body, mind and spirit made possible in Christ Jesus. Our Vision Wheat Ridge Ministries is a primary leader, powerful catalyst and vital resource for efforts by the Lutheran community to stimulate the initial development of sustainable health and human care ministries, through which increasing numbers of people around the world experience wellness of body, mind and spirit made possible in Christ. Wheat Ridge Ministries has a special interest in nurturing new health and human care ministries developed by local congregations and new faith-based organizations. Who We Serve Wheat Ridge Ministries helps seed new health and human care ministries in Lutheran congregations, agencies and other church-related not-for-profit organizations. We rejoice that the diverse Lutheran community shares a common desire to serve others and to bring health and hope to people in the name of the healing Christ. Wheat Ridge seed grants and other resources are provided only for this purpose. Wheat Ridge Ministries does not, through its assistance in developing new ministries of health and hope, endorse or advocate other activities, perspectives, practices or political views in the congregations or organizations it serves. Affiliation Wheat Ridge is a recognized service organization of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and an affiliated social ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Support for Our Organization Individuals, congregations, schools and organizations across the country share their financial gifts with Wheat Ridge Ministries. In addition to proceeds from its endowment, gifts come to Wheat Ridge from:
You can help by supporting Wheat Ridge through your prayers and financial contributions, by remembering Wheat Ridge in your estate planning, and encouraging worthy ministries to submit grant applications. Wheat Ridge Ministries Driving Directions and Map to the Wheat Ridge Ministries Office
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