EPISODE
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Faith
Chicago #1 – Family Harvest Church -
How did a man hooked on drugs and in a mental institution
eventually
turn his life
around and become the leader of Family Harvest Church in Tinley
Park Illinois? Find out on this edition of Faith Chicago. Faith
Chicago #2 – All Nations Community Church -
All Nations Community Church lives up to its name with one
of the
most multi-cultural churches in the Chicagoland area. With
an array of people from various nations in this church, worship
is something to behold.
Faith Chicago #3 – Salem
Baptist Church - Whether it’s
distributing gas vouchers or eliminating liquor stores, Salem
Baptist Church is making an impact. Led by Reverend/Senator
James T. Meeks, Salem Baptist Church (over 22,000 active members)
is one of the most influential churches in Chicago.
Faith Chicago #4 – Highland
Fellowship Church - Highland
Fellowship Church in Elgin, Illinois offers wonderful programs
including a unique school program for kids with special needs.
And, Pastor Jeorge Holmes is someone to check out…especially
when he entertains as…Elvis Presley.
Faith Chicago #5 – Lawndale
Community Church - With a church led Medical Center that serves almost 200 people
each day and Hope House-a prison reform ministry for former
inmates-Pastor Gordon and Lawndale Community Church is radically
making an impact in their neighborhood.
Faith Chicago #6 – Park Community
Church - Chicago
is a fun place for singles seeking an array of social activities
but it’s also a great
place for spiritual edification. With over 60% of the church
comprised of singles,
Park Community Church is meeting the needs of a growing demographic.
Faith Chicago #7 – Warehouse
Church - Where
can you go to get your motorcycle blessed and hang out with
bikers from as far away
as Ohio,
Indiana and Wisconsin?
Well, it’s the Warehouse Church in Aurora! Check out this unique church whose door is always open for
all believers.
Faith Chicago #8 – Living
Word Christian Center - Pastor
Bill Winston and his 18,000 member church, Living Word Christian
Center in Forest Park, IL are living the word and
touching lives via a Business School, a Christian Academy,
a Bank and over 50 ministries, one of which gives cars to people
in need.
Faith Chicago #9 – Salvation
Army - The
Englewood area is one of the toughest communities in Chicago.
But, the Salvation Army, which is actually a church located
worldwide, is a beacon of life as they provide food, shelter
and social services to people in need.
Faith
Chicago #10 – Moody Church
- Founded
in the 1800’s, the Moody Church is an iconic
and historic location in Chicago. The church received attention
when President Abraham Lincoln spoke there once. Today Moody
Church ministers to their ethnically diverse congregation and
community.
Faith
Chicago #11– Koinonia
House - According
to a report, about 700,000 inmates will be released this
year. And, statistics show that nearly 72% will return
within three years. But there is hope. Thanks to Koinonia
House, former inmates have a chance to develop a successful
life.
Faith Chicago #12 - Monument of Faith Church
With a congregation of over
5,000 and growing, Monument of Faith is making a great impact
in Chicago. Among the many successful
outreach programs is a substance abuse program that is definitely
meeting the needs of the community.
Faith Chicago #13 -
Christ Community Church
Weather
you’re 8 or 80 years old, there is a program
at Christ Community Church for you.
Here the emphasis is on
ministry to all age groups and outreach to the community.
Faith Chicago #14 – Du Page
A.M.E. Church
This church hands out over 9,000 pounds of food each month
for families in need and provides a variety of ministries for
all age groups. According to Doctor James Miller, the Senior
Pastor, at this church the focus is on the family and ministry.
Faith Chicago #15
- Calvary Church
For
the past 41 years, Calvary Church in Naperville, Illinois
has been reaching people of all race,
creed and color with
a variety of programs. They’re also making an impact
overseas, planting churches in Europe and building medical
facilities in Asia.
Faith Chicago #16 -
Christian Life Church
Established in the 1970s, Christian Life Church began with
just four people. Today with almost 500 members, CLC is focused
on ministering to people of all ages and focusing on outreach,
both locally and around the world.
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Faith
Chicago is a television program that celebrates and
highlights the wonderful ministries and outreach programs
Chicagoland
churches provide i.e. Spiritual Growth, Community Outreaches
that help drug and alcohol addicts, abused women, former
prison inmates, orphans and people who need food, shelter
and clothing.
Eric
AuCoin
Romie Middleton-Jackson has been involved
in Christian ministry since the tender age of 13. Currently,
she serves as a Co-Host
of Faith Chicago, a TLN production that is dedicated
to celebrating the work of Chicagoland Churches. She also
serves as the Ministry
Coordinator for TLN’s Ministries Department where she
works extensively with pastors and churches in the Chicago
area coordinating various ministry events, and responding to
those who call TLN’s Careforce – a
ministry dedicated to prayer. 
