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Pine Valley Camp
An example of bringing redemption for God’s glory and for the advancement of His kingdom is Pine Valley Camp, in Ellwood City, PA. Pine Valley is a local camp that is safe and available for kids who can’t afford summer camp. Pine Valley is a place where kids of all ages can find hope in…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A
Everyone knows the iconic logo, some call it “the Lord’s chicken.” It’s cult-like following has accumulated for good reason too. Chick-Fil-A has dominated the fast food market to deliver quality food, in an uplifting environment. Originating in Georgia, Chick-Fil-A began as an independent restaurant called the dwarf house. This is where he developed his famous…
Read MoreIn-N-Out
If you don’t look closely to the fine details of In-N-Out’s products, you might not have even noticed the bible verses that they put of their packaging. On the soda cups you will find John 3:16. On the milkshake cups Proverbs 3:5 is displayed. If you order a burger or cheeseburger, you’ll get Revelation 3:20,…
Read MoreElevated Faith
Elevated Faith was founded by Josh Gander. Elevated Faith is a apparel brand that aims to start conversations about the gospel. The team mission of Elevated Faith is to share purpose, hope, and love in a lost world. Not soon after he dropped out of college, Gander found himself struggling and not following the calling…
Read MoreBrethren Housing Association
Brethren Housing Association is a non-profit organization that is having a “kingdom impact” by providing affordable housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. The organization’s mission is to empower families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services.…
Read MoreAhniArt
AhniArt was started by Amy Kirk before 2010 and was first started to fundraise money to bring home her adopted son from Ethiopia. Amy started by selling painted canvases that included scripture as a way to share the Good News with others through beautiful pieces of art. As time has moved on, and technology has…
Read MoreIMPACT
Over spring break, I had the privilege of serving in rural New York with Project Rural ministries on an ICO trip. We visited many different churches and ministries in the area and learned from many local rural pastors. We were traveling around the Chautauqua, Jamestown, and Fredonia area. One ministry that I learned about is…
Read MoreRock Mountain Bible Camp: Reaching Visitors with the Gospel Year Round
As I have been looking back on my experiences with redemptive organizations, Rock Mountain Bible Camp (RMBC) quickly came to mind. While this camp is located in a very remote and mountainous region of Northeastern PA, it still manages to attract thousands of visitors every year. During my senior year of high school, I attended…
Read MoreRescuing Leftover Cuisine
“Rescuing Leftover Cuisine” is a company who collects “left over cuisine” from restaurants and donates the food to nonprofit organizations to “provide food to the insecure”. I stumbled over this company during the summer. I work at a Bakery and at the end of every day, there are large quantities of pastries left over. As…
Read MoreHaven of Hope Global Ministries
A great example of an organization that is having a redemptive global impact, is Haven of Hope Global Ministries. Haven of Hope Global Ministries is based in State College, Pennsylvania, where it began as a ministry of State College Christian Church in 2007. Now a nonprofit organization, they are blessed by the ongoing partnership of…
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