​​Please click the link for a general brochure about Love INC of Allegan County:  Love INC General Info Brochure

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LOVE I.N.C. is a Network of Ministries
LOVE In the Name of Christ is not the ministry in and of itself, but simply the clearinghouse, discovering needs, matching resources, and equipping and encouraging partner churches in their involvement within the network.  Christians are called, not to be passive, but personal and involved in ministry.

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.”  (Eph. 4:16)

LOVE I.N.C. is Committed to Financial Integrity 
LOVE In the Name of Christ is committed to good stewardship of the financial gifts that have been given to the ministry.  Check and balance procedures in the handling of money and record keeping is required, and all financial records are open for review by anyone.

“Prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.”  (Phil 2:15)

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History

Love INC of Northwest Allegan County opened in April of 2000. The vision began three years earlier as God led three women to pray for the community. They sensed a calling to help care for and serve people in need and a vision to network the body of Christ in the community to do so.

Guiding Principles

These principles are intended to provide a solid foundation for building on, and to provide a reference of core values to guide and direct decisions, planning, and actions by LOVE In the Name of Christ.
Love INC...

• belongs to God
• is dependent on prayer
• is committed to discipleship and evangelism
• upholds the dignity and worth of every person
• is committed to promoting Christian unity
• is a network of ministries
• is committed to financial integrity
• is dedicated to excellence

Partner Churches

 Love INC is not a ministry in and of itself, but a network of church pantries, programs and volunteers.  Love INC provides an organized, comprehensive structure for the Body of Christ to work together and help people with short-term needs and long-term care.  Churches can connect with Love INC in the following ways: 

• Prayer Support
• Follow-up - the opportunity to follow-up with clients who indicate they would like a church contact.
• Ministry Offering - offer current church ministries to the community and/or considering adopting a new ministry to meet an unmet need in the community.
• Church Ministry Coordinator - a person in your church to serve as contact for matching client needs and church resources utilizing the talent survey.  Also, assists in communicating Love INC information to your congregation.
• Financial Support
• Promotion of the Love INC Partnership
• Promote Volunteers to help in the Love INC Network