CHURCH PARTNERS

Churches are at the heart of what we do. When a church partners with Because of Kennedy, they bring the Gospel and we give them the ground.

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CHRISTMAS SMILES

A congregation-wide opportunity to love on children in Ethiopia. Each year, churches pack Ziploc bags with small gifts and supplies that are delivered to children in need. This campaign has been running for 15+ years and has blessed close to 9,000 families — making it one of the most beloved and far-reaching ways a church can engage.


All ages can participate. No special training required. We provide everything your coordinator needs to run a smooth, meaningful campaign in your church community.


PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MISSION TRIPS

Join us on a life-changing trip. On each trip, we step directly into the stories of families who are journeying through BoK’s programs. Your presence will help cultivate hope where it is taking root and remind families that they are seen, valued, and not alone.


You will share the love of Jesus in tangible ways, encouraging parents, play with children, serving meals, and leading Sunday School. You’ll pray with families in their homes, witness the fruit of BoK’s programs by visiting thriving small businesses, and spend meaningful time strengthening and encouraging the dedicated BoK Ethiopia staff who walk alongside these families every day.


This is more than a trip it is an opportunity to bring hope, speak life, and walk in faith together as God continues His work through Because of Kennedy. 


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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

HOST AN EVENT

Invite your small group, congregation, or leadership team to hear from Katie and Rudy directly with an event we call Kennedy’s Connections. This is how most of our church partnerships begin. Whether it's a casual coffee & dessert, a dinner or a small group virtual gathering your hospitality is a way to bring people together and make a last in impact through Because of Kennedy.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PARTNER AS A CHURCH

Your church can make a lasting difference by partnering with Because of Kennedy through:

 

  • Praying for the families, children, and staff we serve in Ethiopia
  • Giving to provide training, education, healthcare, food, and opportunities for families to become self-sufficient
  • Serving alongside us through mission trips, events, or other opportunities to engage with the ministry
  • Sharing the story of Because of Kennedy with your congregation and community

 

Together, we can do more than meet immediate needs. We can walk alongside families, share the hope of Jesus, and help create a future where children and their mothers can thrive.

 

We would love for your church to join us in what God is doing through Because of Kennedy.



Small group in a circle during a counseling session in a cozy room with a cross on the wall and warm lighting.
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FROM THE CHURCH

Church partners are at the heart of our mission.

"What began years ago as a trip to Ethiopia with the Gleason's has become a personal part of my family’s story. We have come to love the people Because of Kennedy serves and witness first hand how God is changing lives through relationships, prayer, and the love of Jesus. BoK has shown us what it truly looks like to love God and love others not just by meeting physical needs, but by walking alongside families and reminding them that they are seen, valued, and loved."

— Craig Bowler, Pastor & Professor