Uniting Churches to Help Neighbors in Need

The local church is God’s answer to community brokenness and a part of his plan of redemption and restoration. That’s why we mobilize local churches to offer a holistic approach to caring for people in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.

Store Update - Howard Lake Location - Closed 10.9.2026

Due to staffing levels our thrift store located in Howard Lake, Minnesota, will be CLOSED Friday, October 9, 2026.

Our Mission & Vision

We mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ because we envision a world where Christian churches are united in purpose and fully engaged in actively living out their faith by lovingly serving people in need in their communities.

Better Together

We help churches help people by developing a network of local churches and connecting them with opportunities to serve their neighbors in need. Sometimes that can look like helping with food, personal needs items, furniture, transportation, or a work project. Other times, it looks like offering educational classes, providing mentorship support, and hosting community events. But it’s always about each church leaning into its strengths and working together with others—because we are better together.

Join Us

In every community, people possess gifts and talents that can be used for ministry, but they often don’t know how to connect with neighbors in need who are seeking those exact skills at that exact time. Love INC helps churches mobilize their members to reach out to their neighbors in need, by creating specific, manageable opportunities that utilize the unique skills and talents of their congregation to fill unmet needs in the community.

Director’s Note July 2026

For the past four years, I have written these quarterly updates to share how Love INC Heartland is partnering with local churches to transform lives. I have also included reminders of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. This quarter’s letter is a little different.

Over the past several months, I have been away from Love INC Heartland due to unexpected medical issues. Doctors discovered an aortic aneurysm along with a faulty aortic valve. Thanks to advances in medical technology, skilled surgeons, compassionate nurses, and an incredible support system of family and friends, I received the care I needed.

Golf For Love

September 21, 2026

Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy a scenic round, contests, prize drawings, and a delicious boxed lunch. All proceeds benefit Love In the Name of Christ Heartland, supporting its mission to offer a hand up—not a handout—to those in need.

Thank You Golf For Love Sponsors!

Thanks to our amazing golfers, sponsors, and volunteers, we raised $14,000 to support the ministry of Love In the Name of Christ Heartland at our 2025 Golf For Love event! A heartfelt thank-you to our Platinum Sponsor, Remark Financial & Insurance, and to all our other sponsors who made the day possible: CorTrust Bank, Edward Jones, Allweather Roof, The Kingdom Builders, Onsite Medical Services, St. Maximilian Kolbe Academy, Tuffy’s Treat Company + The Spot Training Facility, Ridgeview Medical, Landscape Structures, and the Knights of Columbus of Loretto.

We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make this year’s event a success — and we are teeing up for another great event! Join the Golf For Love 2026 interest list here.