Faith isn’t meant to stay inside the church.

At Momentum Ministry Partners, we believe the Gospel moves into neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and city streets. It reaches people where they are, through the hands and hearts of believers who are willing to step out in faith. That’s why Momentum Urban Centers exist: to equip participants with the confidence, compassion, and tools to make Jesus make sense in the real world.

This giving season, and culminating with Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, we’re celebrating how that mission comes alive through the Momentum Urban Centers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia and how your giving helps take faith beyond the walls and into the heart of our cities.

Because when you give, you don’t just send someone on a trip. You send the Gospel into motion.

Called to Go: Kaylee’s Story

For Kaylee from Coldwater Church of the Nazarene, the Urban Center in Philadelphia was more than a mission trip; it was a calling.

“I have gone with my youth group twice to the Urban Center in Philadelphia. Both times it was an absolutely life-changing experience. We were able to spread God’s Word in the community and grow closer as a group. This opportunity showed me that I am called to be a missionary. I am so excited to see where God takes me in these next big steps of my life.”

Kaylee’s story captures what happens when young believers are given space to serve boldly. Through community outreach, prayer walks, and conversations with locals, students discover that evangelism isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up with love, humility, and courage.

And that courage doesn’t fade when the trip ends. It multiplies impact, inspiring others to live out their faith back home.

Faith in Action: Zoe’s Experience in Los Angeles

Zoe from Grace Chapel Lancaster saw that same truth firsthand during her time at the Urban Center in Los Angeles.

“While there, God worked through our Youth Group to bless people with snacks, a Chapel Session, and a warm meal. It was amazing seeing God lead so many high school students to serve, and Him leading so many people to the Chapel Session. The next day, we went to a homeless encampment and gave out coffee and snack bags. My favorite part of that day was when God led us to pray for a woman we met. The work that God did that weekend was amazing. My eyes were opened to how blessed I am and how grateful I should be. Going on this trip and seeing how God works encouraged me to help others.”

For Zoe, the Urban Center wasn’t just an opportunity to serve. It was a moment of awakening. Through simple acts of kindness, she saw how God uses ordinary people to bring extraordinary hope. And like so many others, she returned home with a deeper desire to live on mission daily.

What Makes Urban Centers Different

Momentum Urban Centers equip participants with the confidence and practical skills to share their faith effectively in any environment. Through immersive, hands-on mission experiences in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, groups step beyond traditional evangelism and into real-world ministry, meeting both physical and spiritual needs in real time.

Our approach isn’t just about theory; it’s about transformation. Participants engage with diverse communities, partner with local ministries, and practice outreach daily, gaining the boldness to bring what they’ve learned back home. Whether through customized 3-, 5-, or 7-day trips, every group is equipped to assess needs, build relationships, and share the Gospel in a way that truly connects.

Since launching in 1998, Momentum Urban Centers has helped thousands of students and leaders discover what it means to serve like Jesus with compassion, confidence, and purpose.

The Ripple of One Gift

Every testimony, every changed life, every moment of bold faith begins with generosity.

Your giving makes it possible for youth groups to travel, for churches to train leaders, and for communities to experience tangible love in the name of Christ. A single gift helps create opportunities for students like Kaylee and Zoe to hear God’s call, and for entire neighborhoods to see the Gospel in action.

When you give to Momentum, you’re helping take faith beyond the walls of the church and into the places that need it most. You’re equipping young believers to see every city street as a mission field, every conversation as an opportunity, and every act of service as worship. Most importantly, they are able to take what they learn at the Urban Centers and apply it 365 days a year within their own local community.

This Giving Tuesday: Step Out in Faith

This giving season, we’re inviting you to be part of the movement.

Your partnership fuels every conversation, every prayer, and every moment of transformation that happens through Momentum Urban Centers. Together, we can empower the next generation to carry the Gospel with confidence, from the sidewalks of Philadelphia to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and everywhere in between.

Let’s take faith to the streets. Let’s make Jesus make sense in our world. Give today, and help us build momentum by doubling our impact in the coming year.