THE POWER
OF UNITY

How Your Church Can Engage with Other Denominations Through Love INC

In today’s diverse world, the unity of the body of Christ is more vital than ever. While we may worship in different spaces and express our faith in unique ways, we share a common mission: to love God and serve our neighbors. Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) offers an incredible opportunity for churches of all denominations to come together and make a lasting impact on their communities.

But why is it so important for churches to engage with others across denominational lines?
And how can your church start building those relationships?

Why Unity Matters

Stronger Witness

When churches of different denominations work together, they send a powerful message to the community. This unity reflects the heart of Christ’s prayer in John 17:21, where He prayed that all believers would be one so that the world may believe. By collaborating with other churches, we demonstrate the love and unity that Jesus calls us to embody, showing the world what it means to be the body of Christ.

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Maximized Impact

Every church has its strengths, whether it’s in outreach, teaching, worship, or service. When we join forces, we can pool our resources, talents, and expertise to meet the needs of our community more effectively. Whether it’s providing food, offering mentorship, or organizing community events, the impact is exponentially greater when we work together.

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Breaking Down Barriers

Engaging with other denominations helps break down misconceptions and fosters mutual respect. We begin to see each other not as competitors but as co-laborers in Christ’s mission. This shift in perspective can lead to deeper relationships, shared learning, and a more vibrant faith community.

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The beauty of the body of Christ lies in its diversity, yet its strength comes from unity. (8)

How to Engage with Other Churches

Start with Prayer

Begin by praying for unity in the body of Christ and for opportunities to connect with other churches. Ask God to open doors for collaboration and to give you a heart that values the diversity within the body.

Build Relationships

Reach out to pastors and leaders from other denominations. Invite them to coffee, share your church’s vision, and listen to theirs. Building genuine relationships is the first step toward meaningful collaboration.

Celebrate Diversity

One of the most effective ways to build unity is through serving together. Find a need in your community that multiple churches can address together. As you work side by side, bonds of friendship and trust will naturally form, and the broader community will see the love of Christ in action.

Engage in Joint
Service Projects

Embrace the differences in worship styles, traditions, and practices. Each denomination brings a unique expression of faith that can enrich the whole community. Look for ways to celebrate this diversity, whether through joint worship services, shared educational opportunities, or community-wide events.

Join an Existing Ministerial Group

Joining an existing ministerial group is a powerful way to build meaningful relationships with other churches in your community. It creates space for pastors and leaders to pray together, share resources, and support one another across denominational lines. When we come together in unity, we reflect the heart of Christ and open the door to collaborative ministry that meets both spiritual and practical needs.

Leverage Love INC’s Resources

Still not sure where to start? Love INC is designed to connect churches across denominations, and provides a framework for collaboration. Through Love INC, your church can discover what other churches in your area are doing, identify common goals, and start working together on community projects. From a Career Clothing Closet to a Small Engine Repair or Firework Ministry, cooking classes, budget mentoring, and more—Love INC will equip you to help churches help people in your community.

No Love INC in your area? Learn how you can start a Love INC now.

Church Leaders—The Time is Now

By engaging with churches of different denominations, your church can be part of something bigger than itself—a movement that reflects the heart of Christ and brings transformative love to those in need in your community.

Love INC is here to support and guide your church on this journey, providing the resources and connections needed to make a lasting impact. Together, we can change lives and build a stronger, more unified body of Christ.

Learn More About Starting A Love INC In Your Community
“Love INC’s partnership of churches has been one of the most valuable things that we’ve seen to facilitate the love of Jesus to the lost and hurting in our community. It goes way beyond meeting personal needs to meeting the heartbeat of Jesus.”
Pastor HasemeyerMillersburg, Ohio
“Love INC brought about a huge transformation in our church. I hadn’t realized that it would change our church just as much as those we served in the community. We have more people in ministry today than ever before.”
Pastor TweedieBrighton, Michigan
“There are over 50 churches in our small rural country who are partnered together through Love INC. There’s no other ministry in our county that even comes close to that kind of cooperation.”
Pastor ConnGreater Holmes County, Ohio
“Love INC has helped church members think outside themselves and understand that there are people in need all around them—maybe even right next to them. Love INC helps our church remain outwardly focused.”
Pastor MatthewMinnesota

Bring Love INC
to Your Community

Explore what it takes to provide churches in your community with a structured, effective, and efficient way to care for their neighbor. Find out how to start a Love INC affiliate near you.

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Outside the
United States?

At this time, we are only able to establish new Love INC affiliates within the United States. We are deeply grateful for your passion to make a difference, however, and would like to connect you with a few recommended next steps.
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