Giving Tuesday has always been a special moment each year—a day when generosity rises to the forefront, and individuals around the world pause to invest in causes close to God’s heart. For us at Momentum Ministry Partners, this day represents far more than an annual giving opportunity. It’s a reminder of the community of believers God has woven together across the country—people like you who care deeply about raising up the next generation of Kingdom leaders.

This year’s Giving Tuesday was no exception. In fact, it was a powerful reflection of God’s continued faithfulness and the passionate hearts of those who stand with us in ministry. And as we reflect on the day, the response, and the stories behind the gifts and prayers, we want to take time to say something we can never say enough:

Thank you. Truly.

Your generosity fuels real ministry. It changes real lives. And it multiplies in ways only God Himself can orchestrate.

A Day Marked by Gratitude and God’s Movement

Giving Tuesday isn’t something we take lightly. As a ministry, we spend much of the year telling stories, developing leaders, hosting training, guiding students, equipping pastors, discipling young adults, and expanding our reach through various programs. It’s easy for days to feel full and the schedule to move quickly, but Giving Tuesday forces us to slow down and think deeply about the “why” behind everything we do.

And as we paused this year, one truth stood out:

Everything that has happened within Momentum in recent years has been possible because God moved—and because you partnered with us.

Whether through one-time gifts, recurring monthly support, volunteering, interceding in prayer, or encouraging our staff and leaders, you have helped build a ministry that is growing, multiplying, and bearing long-term fruit.

Your impact isn’t passive; it’s active, living and ongoing.

A Story That Captures the Heart: Tim Lansing

One of the most meaningful elements of Giving Tuesday this year was the opportunity to highlight voices from within the Momentum family. Among those voices is Tim Lansing, whose story reflects not only the impact Momentum has had on his life but also the ripple effect that continues through his ministry today.

Watch Tim share his Momentum story:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZramlUW67L4

Tim’s experience is a beautiful reminder that when young leaders are discipled, encouraged, equipped, and challenged in their faith, they don’t keep it to themselves. They pour that investment back into their local churches, communities, and circles of influence. They preach. They serve. They mentor. They lead. They shape culture with the Gospel.

And Tim is just one of thousands of stories that exist because people like you have chosen to support Momentum.

The Power of Partnership: Why Your Giving Matters

When we talk about gratitude, we’re not simply referring to financial generosity—though we are deeply grateful for every dollar given. We’re also talking about the heart behind the gift, the belief in the mission, and the willingness to join hands with us in raising young leaders.

Here’s what your partnership truly means:

1. You believe in the next generation.

In a world where young people are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages, loneliness, cultural confusion, and spiritual distraction, your support helps give them a place to be grounded in truth. A place to grow. A place to belong. A place to be discipled.

2. You are building leaders who will influence tomorrow’s church.

Momentum students, young adults, and ministry students don’t stay where they are—they move into roles as pastors, missionaries, counselors, teachers, entrepreneurs, volunteers, and community leaders. Your giving is directly shaping the future of the Church and the future of local communities.

3. You make ministry accessible to students who need it most.

Many students who attend Momentum Youth Conference would never have the financial ability to experience it on their own. Many young leaders in Momentum PRO or the Grace College Akron Program (Momentum EDU) would not be equipped the same way without support from ministry partners like you. Your giving breaks down barriers, so that life-changing discipleship is available to every student who is hungry for spiritual growth.

4. You help ministries thrive in places that desperately need hope.

From our Urban Centers in Philadelphia and Los Angeles to our programs in small towns, large cities, and everywhere in between, Momentum’s reach touches communities across the nation. Your generosity strengthens ministries that impact families, neighborhoods, and entire cities.

5. You multiply Kingdom work in ways that last generations.

Gifts to Momentum do not disappear after one program or one week—they ripple for decades. A student transformed at Momentum Youth Conference may one day become a pastor. A pastor equipped through Momentum PRO may disciple dozens of future leaders. A college student shaped through the Grace College Akron Program (Momentum EDU) may lead a ministry, plant a church, or build a Gospel-centered business.

Your support is multiplication at its finest.

Looking Back: What God Has Done Through Your Support

As we reflect on Giving Tuesday, we also look back with gratitude over what God has done in recent years through the generosity of our ministry partners. Momentum is not the same ministry it was four years ago. It has expanded, strengthened, multiplied, and reached new levels of impact—all through God’s grace and the faithful engagement of ministry partners.

Here are just a few ways Momentum has grown:

Momentum Youth Conference

What was once a beloved week of discipleship for students has grown into a life-changing gathering, nearly doubling in size over the last four years. The hunger among students for truth, community, worship, and Gospel teaching has never been greater. Your gifts help make this week accessible and powerful.

Urban Centers in LA and Philly

Students have stepped into some of the nation’s most underserved areas, partnering with churches and ministries to bring the hope of Jesus to communities in need. These programs have expanded significantly, and the stories emerging from them continue to inspire and demonstrate that students are taking what they learn home and living it out in their own communities.

Momentum PRO

Pastors and leaders across the country are being equipped in practical, spiritual, and theological ways. This investment strengthens churches, ministries, and communities—and your support helps make it sustainable.

Grace College Akron (Momentum EDU)

Students stepping into ministry and leadership training are being developed holistically—not only academically, but spiritually and personally. This future generation of leaders is being formed right now.

Momentum Marketplace

From an idea to a national curriculum, Marketplace is shaping young leaders through faith-centered entrepreneurial training. This program empowers students to build businesses, ministries, and ventures rooted in biblical stewardship and missional purpose.

Every one of these programs has grown because God is moving and because you have stepped into that movement with us.

Giving Tuesday Is More Than a Day—It’s a Celebration of Community

One of the most beautiful aspects of Giving Tuesday is the reminder that ministry doesn’t belong to one organization or one group of leaders. Ministry is a shared mission. It’s the body of Christ working together, each person playing a part.

Every prayer whispered.
Every dollar given.
Every volunteer hour invested.
Every conversation where you shared about Momentum.
Every student invited.
Every church partner who linked arms with us.

It all matters.
It all builds up the Kingdom.
And it all makes you a vital part of Momentum’s story.

Giving Tuesday magnifies that truth by showing what can happen when people unite around Gospel-centered impact. Your generosity isn’t just a donation—it’s spiritual fuel.

Looking Ahead: What Your Support Will Continue to Do

Even though Giving Tuesday has passed, the mission carries forward with strength. As we approach the end of the year, we move ahead with anticipation for all God will continue to do.

Your continued partnership will:

  • Equip more pastors, leaders, and youth workers.

  • Support students stepping into ministry and discipleship training.

  • Expand programs in cities and communities across the country.

  • Strengthen the infrastructure needed to invest deeply in young leaders.

  • Provide scholarships, resources, and opportunities to students who otherwise wouldn’t have them.

  • Help Momentum continue building leaders who will shape the future of the Church.

The generosity shown on Giving Tuesday is just the beginning of the impact that will ripple out in the months and years to come. And, if you haven’t had an opportunity to give, you’re not too late. Through the end of the year, thanks to a few gracious donors, your gift will be doubled up to $250,000. That’s true Kingdom multiplication at work!

From All of Us at Momentum: Thank You

If we could sit across the table from every donor, volunteer, prayer partner, and supporter, we would speak these words face to face:

Thank you.
Thank you for believing in what God is doing.
Thank you for trusting Momentum with your gifts.
Thank you for caring about the next generation.
Thank you for praying for our leaders, students, and staff.
Thank you for giving sacrificially.
Thank you for standing alongside us in this calling.

We do not take your partnership lightly.
We see you.
We appreciate you.
And we thank God for you.

Let’s Keep Building Momentum Together

As this year comes to a close, we remain committed to the mission God has given us—to build and equip the next generation of leaders who will shape churches, schools, communities, and the Kingdom for decades to come.

With your continued support, we will keep moving forward. We will keep discipling. We will keep training. We will keep reaching young people with the Gospel. And we will keep building Momentum—together.