At Christian Life Center, we believe in the power of our tithes and offerings. As we approach the Christmas season, we are reminded to ask ourselves, "What if we gave like it was Jesus' birthday?" This question challenges us to embrace a spirit of generosity and sacrifice, just as Jesus Himself exemplified during His time on earth. When we give over and above our tithe, we not only bless others but also honor our Savior who gave everything for us. It is an opportunity to display our love for God and our gratitude for the greatest gift ever given - the gift of salvation. So, as we celebrate this holiday season, let us consider what it truly means to give like it was Jesus' birthday and ask ourselves, What If?
Dear Dinah's mission is to create a safe place for survivors of human trafficking and to help raise awareness by connecting a community of people who are devoted to protecting and empowering the Dinah's of the world.
What If? 2025 | Welcome to Selah
What began as a vision and dream for Dayton is now taking shape as the tiny home community for survivors of sex trafficking is ready to break ground—welcome to Selah. Dear Dinah’s approach and direction is deeply rooted in God's Word and guidance. Their hope is to gain partners and community through the local church to provide a lasting support system for the women who will find solace and healing within Selah. Partnering with Dear Dinah is an opportunity for the body of Believers to use their unique gifts and treasures to glorify the Lord and restore the broken dreams of women holding onto hope for a life of freedom.
”Something struck me the day I read about Dinah. It wasn’t merely the fact that her story resonated with so many of the women I have had the honor of meeting and becoming friends with. It was that her story existed in the first place. Her story matters. Her story matters to me and more importantly- it matters to God. So much so that He didn’t see His Word complete without her story included.
God loves Dinah and God loves every single victim and survivor affected by the horrors of human trafficking. Why God chose me to be a part of their incredible testimonies, I will never know. All I know is that I am eternally grateful.
The Lord broke my heart for human trafficking in the summer of 2019, although I can clearly see how He has prepared me for this calling over the last twenty years. I know what it feels like to be broken, lied to, abandoned, used, and abused. But I also know what it feels like to be fed, nurtured, loved, and restored. I know what hope looks like, because I know Jesus. It is his ministry to his people that motivates and pushes me forward in ministering to the Dinah’s in our world.
And I hope you will join me. Their fight is OUR fight. Reach out anytime and we’ll link arms to fight together!”
– Mandy Reed, Founder
Past What If? Offerings
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Amount Received: $233,461.48
Funds are being used to allow Compact Family Services to bring their services to Ohio. Our donation frees them up to focus on all the paperwork and connections they need to establish in each of the 88 counties instead of expending their energies on fundraising efforts.
CLC will be the first church they partner with once established in Montgomery County. -
CLC committed to $260,000 but only raised $226,169.22. The additional $33,830.08 was paid using GSV UMP - Foreign Projects funds.
The Jerusalem School in Bethlehem is an Assemblies of God preK-12th grade school with over 800 students in attendance, primarily Palestinian. The Academy had an opportunity to purchase land adjacent to the current campus to be used for expansion. There were many Muslim-based organizations also vying for the land, but were not successful because of our generous and timely donation. -
Funds Donated: $100,960
Funds were used to purchase the following:
-F250 Truck with snowplow set up
-Installed new paved parking lot at 1115 E. Third St. (GSM Thrift Store)
-New 18ft lawn utility trailer
-Purchase one 36inch walk behind commercial mower
-New Roof on porch at 213 Linden Avenue -
-New Shed for equipment -
-Bulk salt spreader for new truck
-Purchased new mattresses for Good Shepherd Thrift Store
-Good Shepherd Wall Mural at the GSM Thrift Shop $8,000
-Repairs & Upgrades to current houses -
Funds Received: $195,244.27
Madagascar-Jay Rostorfer, Missionary: New Urban Tribes Church plant targeting young professionals living in the city of Antanarivo, Madagascar.
Amount: $65,081.42
Ukraine Student Ministry-Supporting Jan & Eric Muzarts: (Need more details here.)
Amount: $65,081.42
Compassion First at the Crossroads-Frank & Dottie Bely: Launching CompassionFirst from a CLC ministry to its own 501c3. Funds were used to purchase a building at 6012 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414.
Amount: $65,081.42