Movement West Michigan is a nonprofit organization based in West Michigan dedicated to uniting Christian faith leaders to serve with humility and love for the flourishing of all individuals in the community. Established with the vision to deepen discipleship beyond church walls, the organization acts as a platform that connects Christian leaders to each other and to local community needs, fostering collaborative initiatives that enhance the well-being of the region.[1][2]

Mission and Vision

Movement West Michigan’s mission centers on addressing the disconnection among followers of Jesus Christ in the area, who often work in isolation, duplicating efforts and missing opportunities for greater community impact. The organization seeks to remedy this by gathering data on the community’s actual needs and existing responses, building trusted relational partnerships across sectors, facilitating meaningful connections among Christian leaders, and coordinating collective actions that promote community flourishing.[2]

Their vision is to see the Holland and Zeeland areas transformed by intentional discipleship and relational partnerships among followers of Jesus, leading to a more unified and impactful Christian community dedicated to serving all people in the region.[2]

Activities and Programs

Movement West Michigan operates through a network-based approach, engaging churches, businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations to collaborate on community-oriented projects. A notable example is their involvement with Pine Creek Elementary School, where they helped coordinate local resources to address challenges such as chronic absenteeism among students from economically disadvantaged families. By convening representatives from various sectors—including banks, health care providers, and churches—the organization facilitated quarterly meetings to develop and implement supportive initiatives like attendance incentive programs and volunteer activities in the school.[3]

Additionally, Movement West Michigan provides resources such as workshops, community gatherings, and support groups tailored for Christian leaders in the Holland and Zeeland areas. They also conduct surveys, such as their Community Support Survey, to track how local churches meet the tangible and practical needs of their communities, aiming to build year-over-year data to improve collaborative efforts.[5]

Organizational Approach

The organization emphasizes amplification of existing community efforts by bringing more attention, resources, and participants to ongoing initiatives. They prioritize relational partnership and unity in prayer among Christian leaders, fostering a collective spirit that believes in the power of community-wide flourishing through faith-driven service.[1][3]

Leadership

Movement West Michigan is led by Executive Director Kory Plockmeyer, alongside other team members who support its mission to unite and empower Christian leaders in West Michigan.[2]

Movement West Michigan exemplifies a faith-based collaboration model that mobilizes and connects Christian leaders and organizations to address community challenges effectively, advancing holistic transformation in the West Michigan region.[1][2][3][5]

[1] https://www.movementwestmi.org [2] https://www.movementwestmi.org/about-us [3] https://www.movementwestmi.org/copy-of-amplify-1 [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/83-4711698 [5] https://www.movementwestmi.org/copy-of-community-opportunities-1