Twenty-five years ago, The Word Church began with nothing but a bold vision and unshakable faith. From a rented auditorium to a multi-campus ministry impacting thousands weekly, God has used our church to change lives across Cleveland and beyond.
72,000+ lives have walked through our doors
26,000 people have said "Yes" to Jesus
9,000+ have been baptized
Millions of dollars have been sown into outreach, food distribution, education, and community care
We've sponsored health fairs, launched a Christian academy, reimagined discipleship through The Word Way, and activated hundreds of Dream Team volunteers. We've made parking lots sacred, city blocks into sanctuaries, and turned needs into opportunities to show the love of Jesus.
But we’re not done. We’re just getting started.
25 Years of Difference
I'm A Difference Maker
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Miracle Week 25'
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Funding The Future
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I'm A Difference Maker • Miracle Week 25' • Funding The Future •
To mark our 25th anniversary, we’re launching the Difference Makers Campaign: a bold, one-day giving initiative designed to raise the largest single-day offering in church history.
This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a faith move.
WHY NOW?
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Your generosity will fuel:
Warrensville Campus Debt Elimination — Imagine a church that owes nothing and can do anything. Paying off our primary facility sets us free to dream bigger, give more, and respond faster to what God is calling us to do next. We’re removing the weight so we can run further.
Upgrades to Kidz In The Word Facilities — Our children’s ministry isn’t an afterthought—it’s our first investment. We’re creating safe, dynamic, tech-forward spaces that speak their language, build their faith, and ignite their potential from the very beginning.
Expanded Matthew 25 Alive Impact Center — What began as M25-Alive has now grown into a city-shaking vision for holistic, compassionate care. We are merging our grocery store transformation, clothing resources, and healthcare outreach with a centralized hub to create the Matthew 25 Alive Impact Center—a one-stop lighthouse of hope. This center will offer groceries, clothing, medical screenings, mental health counseling, job readiness training, and spiritual support all under one roof. It's where tangible needs meet radical love. When Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat… I was sick and you looked after me… I was a stranger and you invited me in," we took that not as a suggestion—but a mission. This is the church at full strength—present, prepared, and positioned to bring lasting change to the most vulnerable in our city.
Campus Expansion Across Northeast Ohio — We believe every neighborhood deserves a Word Church campus. These are more than buildings; they are spiritual outposts—embassies of hope bringing light into communities who’ve long been overlooked.
This is about fueling the future. It’s about turning vision into victory.
THE HEART BEHIND THE GIFT
We don’t give because we have to. We give because we get to.
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Throughout Scripture, generosity isn’t just commanded—it’s celebrated. Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” When we give, we align our hearts with God’s priorities—and position ourselves to be used by Him in ways we never imagined.
In Matthew 25, Jesus paints a clear picture of what faithful service looks like: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, welcoming the stranger. These aren’t symbolic ideas. They’re spiritual directives. And this campaign is our collective response.
When you give to the Difference Makers Campaign, you aren’t just funding buildings or budgets—you’re:
Breaking chains of generational poverty
Launching future leaders
Extending compassion to the hurting
Making space for salvation stories still waiting to happen
This is what it means to be the church: Not just showing up—but showing out in faith, love, and radical generosity. This is your opportunity to give where it matters most—into eternal impact, legacy, and life-change.
Whether you’re pledging online, setting up recurring giving or bringing it in-person on November 2nd, every dollar helps fuel the vision.
3 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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1. Pledge Now, Give Later
(Pledge Only – No Payment Collected Today)
Share the full amount you plan to give by November 2, 2025
You won’t be charged today — this is a promise to give
You’ll receive email reminders as the deadline approaches
Click "Count Me In" below and select “Pledge Only”
2. Set Up Recurring Giving
(Automated Plan – Give Over Time)
Enter the total amount you want to give
Choose a weekly or monthly draft schedule
Your gift will be split automatically and completed by 11/2
Click t"Count Me In" below and select “Recurring”
3. Give In Person – Sunday, Nov 2
Want to bring your full gift to church on Anniversary Sunday?
Make your pledge today and select “Pledge Only”
Bring your full gift to service on Sunday, Nov 2
Click "Count Me In" below and select “Recurring”
ONE OF A THOUSAND:
A Night of Vision and Generosity
You’re Invited To Something Extraordinary.
Pledge Now & Bring Your Gift to the Gala
1. Click the “Count Me In” button below
2. On the giving page, select “Pledge Only”
3. Enter the total amount you plan to give ($1,000 or more)
4. Complete the form and submit your pledge
This secures your invite to the Gala. We’ll see you on October 17!
Count Me In
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Set Up Recurring Giving
1. Click the “Count Me In” button below
2. On the giving page, select “Recurring”
3. Enter the full amount you plan to give
4. Choose your giving frequency (weekly/monthly) and start date
5. Complete the form and submit your recurring plan
Count Me In
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Your commitment is locked in and your Gala invitation is on the way!
Already Pledged $1,000 or more? Great! You don’t need to do anything else. Your name is already on the guest list — be on the lookout for your official invitation.
Want To Increase Your Pledge To Attend The Gala? No problem — you can adjust your pledge by emailing us directly at giving@wordcity.org.