Most churches focus on
the first commandment.

What about the second?

YOU SHALL LOVE
THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART
AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL
AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.
THIS IS THE GREAT AND
FIRST COMMANDMENT.

AND A SECOND IS LIKE IT:
YOU SHALL LOVE
YOUR NEIGHBOR
AS YOURSELF.

Thankfully, Jesus told us exactly how to
Fulfill the second commandment as well.

For I was hungry and you
gave me something to eat, 
I was thirsty and you gave
me something to drink, 
I was a stranger and
you invited me in,
I needed clothes and
you clothed me,
I was sick and
you looked after me, 
I was in prison and
you came to visit me

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat

Hunger & food shortage

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink

Access to clean water

I was a stranger and you invited me in

Hospitality & accommodation

I needed clothes and you clothed me

Clothing & material provisions

I was in prison and you came to visit me

Comfort for the imprisoned

These aren’t side ministries.
This is His signature ministry!

A Signature Ministry…

Is the unique expression of a faith community pouring out their hearts for their neighbors.

Puts a faith community "on the map" because of the powerful way that neighbors feel loved.

Is the one thing your church will be known for.

Requires key leadership and team participation.

Is the one thing your church will be most proud of.

Prioritizes making new disciples and impacting the community for Christ.

Must be contextually relevant.

Focuses on ministry excellence.

Is the unique expression of a faith community pouring out their hearts for their neighbors.

Is the one thing your church will be known for.

Is the one thing your church will be most proud of.

Prioritizes making new disciples and impacting the community for Christ.

Must be contextually relevant.

Focuses on ministry excellence.

Requires key leadership and team participation.

Naturally puts a faith community "on the map" because of the powerful way that neighbors feel loved.

Here’s how focused churches are fulfilling the second commandment by
serving the communities around them with signature ministries.

Children's Hospital

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Pittsburgh, PA

Street Ministries

The Dream Center & Angelus Temple
Los Angeles, CA

Children's Ministry

Church on the Move
Tulsa, OK

Christmas Productions

Salem Baptist Church Bethlehem Walk
Manakin Sabot, VA

Seniors Ministry

First Baptist Church (FBCSS)
Sulphur Springs, TX

Food Pantry

Grace Presbyterian Church (USA)
Fort Mill SC

Revitalize the way you love your neighbor
and introduce people to Christ.