Randy and Brenda have been planting the Gospel in their neighborhood for more than ten years. Over that time, they’ve seen three different expressions of spiritual family emerge, grow, and change. They know one thing for sure: relationships are key.

Grant Ford shares how God is moving in his neighborhood through consistent prayer, hospitality, and relational gospel sharing, leading to transformative encounters.

Kevin Hartman shares how consistent prayer through the BLESS 5 tool opened a door to share Jesus with a neighbor experiencing trauma and health challenges.

Mike and Christine share how God deepened their passion for biblical justice through a transformative trip to Montgomery, Alabama, exploring history, racial reconciliation, and systemic inequity.

Rick and Alice share how “Prayer in the Park” at Washington Square has grown into multiple spiritual families among the marginalized—bringing light, dignity, and true family.

Gary and Tricia Conley share how Fresh Start KC Ministries brings the Gospel and hope to people transitioning out of homelessness—through renovation, service, and advocacy for affordable housing.

At Life Centers of Kansas, Casey Olinger shares scripture with adults with special needs. One shy participant hears the exact same message from God, confirming the power of listening and obedience in ministry.

Ted and Tami Ingalls share how a simple decision to begin weekly fasting in Peculiar, Missouri has deepened their prayer life, strengthened their obedience, and increased their dependence on Jesus.

After Ryan Wiebe’s shoulder surgery, neighbors in Western Shawnee stepped in in a big way—providing meals, help, and practical care. This story shows how everyday service strengthens spiritual and relational community.

Andrew and Sierra Spellman began prayer walking before they even moved in. Within weeks, neighborhood kids were joining them for Discovery Bible Study—and encountering God.

Rob and Michelle Wegner share how their Western Edge Hub microchurch transformed isolated neighbors into a spiritual family. From pie to backyard gatherings to storm clean-up, everyday acts of care revealed God’s love in the neighborhood.

When one young couple moved away, it felt like a loss for this Kansas City neighborhood microchurch. But what happened next—through a goodbye party, new neighbors, and backyard baptisms—revealed how God keeps building spiritual family in unexpected ways.

Mathew Bradbury shares how his business, Thrive in Place, creates opportunities for disciple-making by turning home repair projects into relationships, prayer, and spiritual family.

Cheryl shares how stepping into prison ministry revealed a powerful movement of hope, baptisms, and disciple-making behind the walls of Lansing Correctional.

Amy Mitchell shares how Anchor Her creates safe, faith-filled spaces for women impacted by incarceration, addiction, and domestic violence to find healing and hope.

A simple act of shoveling snow opened the door to deeper relationships in one Kansas City neighborhood. Stephanie from the Western Edge Hub shares how serving neighbors led from quick driveway conversations to meaningful connection around the table—and what God may be inviting her into next.

When David and Cheryl moved to a new maintenance-free community, they saw it as a fresh mission field. Through prayer walking, community potlucks, and joining local activities, they built relationships and began planting the Gospel. Now, neighbors from both their old and new communities are worshiping and serving together to share the Good News.

Nine years ago, Rob and Michelle began a slow but intentional journey of prayer, fasting, and relationship-building in their new neighborhood. Today, their faithfulness has led to a growing extended spiritual family, worshiping together and multiplying gatherings to spread the Good News even further.