Marketplace Ministry - March 2007
Marketplace Exists to:
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help hurting and broken people find wholeness...v
provide an affordable, biblical alternative to those who might not seek counseling...v
enable people to discover the healing presence of Jesus Christ...
Our Ministry:
to assist people in growth, helping them unravel the tangles of life...to help people use the furnace of anguish and despair constructively so that peace and hope can be discovered.
Our Approach:
our staff is Biblically centered...we welcome you as you are - we will listen, support and care...with compassion we will guide you to the One who will meet you in your need - Jesus Christ.
Our Means:
Marketplace Ministry charges no fees for its services - ever!...
It is supported through the Reformed Church in America, local churches, businesses, and many individuals. Marketplace is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible.Marketplace Ministry Highlights
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Organized October 1, 1970 by the North and South Classes of Grand Rapids RCA as a teen "rap" center – Rev. David Mack was the first Director from 1970-1975Ì
Served Greater Grand Rapids from Eastbrook Mall 1970-2000Ì
Under the direction of Ken Navis 1975-2001, Marketplace developed into a Christian Counseling CenterÌ
Relocated to Breton Village Shopping Center in 2000 and then again in 2005 to the current address as Breton Village was going through massive renovationsÌ
MPM called a new director in 2007, Robert Ellis, MEd.Ì
MPM has a website - www.marketplaceminsitry.orgÌ
MPM is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profitÌ
In 2005 MPM had 1,870 scheduled appointments
If you would like to contribute to this ministry please send your gifts to:
Marketplace Ministry
3351 Claystone SE
Suite G 16
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Marketplace is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit all gifts are tax-deductible