Spotlight Service
Inspiring people to “live to serve” others in service to Christ.
Are you looking for a place to make a difference? Check out the following organizations.
(All organizations have been featured on Spotlight Good News Omaha. To hear the podcasts, click on the "Spotlight Stories" button to find the interview.)
Spotlight Good News Ministries
Spreading God’s Good News stories throughout the Omaha area as God’s people “live to serve.”
Equipping God’s people to “learn to live” for God’s glory every day.
Latins United, John Bueno
Sharing the message of Christ throughout the Latino community
Church planting among the Latino and Hispanic population
Evangelism and outreach
One Child Inc, Jon Driscoll
Gathering and distributing coats, shoes, and Bibles to orphanages in Ukraine
Adoption of orphan children
Open Door Mission, Candace Gregory
Offers over 40 programs to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our area
Serves 1000 people in need a day
Three Timbers, Jeff Ryan
An evangelical congregation committed to sharing Good News with Bennington and beyond
A fellowship of Christians who love and support each other as they live for Christ
Assure Women’s Center, Toni Clarke
Provides care and support for women experiencing unexpected pregnancy
Encourages people to choose life for both themselves and for unborn children
Shares the Good News with all clients and their families
Dave Collins
— Lifegate is a large evangelical church with local campuses in West Omaha, Midtown Omaha, Papillion, Fremont, and two international sites in Serbia. It is “one church with many locations.”
— The Lifegate vision is “We have an endless passion to invite people everywhere to discover, live, and give life in Jesus.”
— Lifegate emphasizes contemporary worship, life groups, outreach, and missions.
MOBIA—Mentors of Bethany in America
Comes alongside people in transition from prison or drug and alcohol issues into productive and healthy life — Shares the word of Christ in the power of the Spirit to find new life — Partners with Open Door Mission to mentor both men and women MOBIA welcomes volunteers who can serve in both small and large ways!
The Set Me Free Project
Stephanie Olson
The Set Me Free Project is dedicated to preventing human trafficking among young people in Nebraska and Iowa through proactive education and intervention. It works to protect children and their families from becoming victims of this 150 billion dollar international industry which has a central hub in our region. Both churches and individuals Christians can make a difference in this battle.
Healing Kadi - South Sudan, Chuck Tomek
Healing Kadi, meaning “Healing Home,” provides medical care to people in South Sudan and North Uganda as it shares the Good News message of new life in Christ. Make a difference by going on a short term missions trip, getting involved locally, providing financial support, or praying.
The Water's Edge
Craig Finnestad, Pastor
Are you looking for a church family with which to share life, faith, and service to Jesus? Check out The Water's Edge, a thriving congregation located at 19600 Harrison, St., Gretna. Worship services are at 9:00 and 10:30am on Sunday, with an online option available at the website--weomaha.com. Craig Finnestad is the founding pastor in 2005 and continues to serve and lead the church family. Go to Spotlight Stories to hear Pastor Craig's interviews with Tim.
Life’s True Purpose
Tashiara Wilson, Director
The purpose of Life’s True Purpose is found in its name. We are created for life in God through Jesus Christ who alone offers meaning. LTP provides life skills coaching and resources for affordable housing that enable people to find and grow in God’s purpose for them.
The Hope Center for Kids, DeJuan Reddick-Executive Director
The Hope Center exists to create a better future for the children of Omaha and their families by mentoring, teaching life skills, and preparing kids for vocational careers. With over 30 employees and a small army of wonderful volunteers, The Hope Center impacts over 200 kids and their families each week. Check out how you can help!
Lutheran Family Services, Anton Reginald
Lutheran Family Services was started by two pastors in Omaha who established local orphanages in the 1880s. It now serves people in need with the love of God across the country. A major point of service in Omaha is to help the growing immigrant population of people coming from war-torn countries. Volunteers are needed! Do you want to make a difference?
Women of Wisdom
Doraena Smith, Founder & President
WoW!—or Women of Wisdom works to build the lives of young women through the mentoring of adult women who have learned through life experience. WoW equips young women to believe in their value before God and to excel in using their gifts for good. WoW currently holds dynamic workshops to accomplish its goal as it develops life groups and one-on-one mentoring relationships. Would you like to make a difference?
Rob Quiring
Spotlight English provides free and easy access to help non-English speakers to learn and speak the language. In doing so, it builds bridges between Christians and other in relationships that can lead to sharing the Good News. Are you interested in helping? Make a difference by contacting Rob Quiring at Spotlightenglish.com.
Dundee Presbyterian Church
5312 Underwood Ave. Omaha, NE 68132 • 402-558-2330
J.D. Georlett, Pastor
Regina Wilson, Director of Care Ministry
KGBI Radio—FM 100.7
Jeremy & Jill Tracey
Morning Drivetime Hosts & Program Manager
KGBI, FM 100.7, is a Christian broadcasting station serving the greater Omaha area with the best in Contemporary Christian Music. In addition, the ministry of KGBI seeks to encourage daily faith in Christ through service to the community. To learn how KGBI can bless you and provide opportunity to be a blessing, click “Make a Difference” or go to my KGBI.com.
Good News Jail Ministry
Larry Regier, Chaplaincy
Good News Jail Ministry reaches inmates in the Douglas County Jail with God's word of hope in Christ. GNJM is a national ministry that further serves in 25 countries around the world. Find out how you can make a difference!
Sword of the Spirit Christian School
Papillion, NE
Sue Mackrill
Founder and Director
Sword of the Spirit is a grades K-12 Christian School open to all who want a Bible-based curriculum and worldview for their children. It operates on the donations and gifts of partner, not on a tuition basis. Teachers raise their support as missionaries. This model enables Sword of the Spirit to welcome students with either great or meager means. Your involvement and contributions make a difference!
Royal Assembly of God Church
Revs Mark and Dorarena Smith
Royal Assembly is Christ centered, biblically-based church meeting in Northeast Omaha that believes in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives for the better forever. Come as you are both to grow and to serve by making a difference!
Citylight Mosaic Church
Citylight Mosaic Church
Jacob RIchardson, Pastor
Citylight Mosaic Church is a dynamic new church development located in the Field Club area of Omaha. Its vision is to multiply diverse disciples and churches that are united in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since opening in 2020, people from 11 countries have worshipped at Mosaic. Services are held in a combination of Spanish and English. To find out more and to make a difference click the Make A Difference button.
Heartland Hope Mission
Chelsea Silafou, Pastor
Heartland Hope Mission, with two locations in Omaha, is the second largest food pantry ministry in Nebraska. It plans to provide for 60,000 pantry visits in 2023. Over 5,000 volunteers help to make a difference. Is God calling you to be one of them? To find out more, click below.
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Jay West, Prayer Director
King of Kings, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a large and dynamic Missouri Synod congregation which proclaims the live changing power of the Holy Spirit through the message of Jesus Christ. The church strongly believes that prayer changes things, as witnessed by its Prayer Director, Jay West, who has been a guest on Spotlight Good News Omaha. Are you looking for a church family where you can grow in faith and get involved to make a difference? Consider King of Kings by clicking below.
Boys Town is a nationally recognized organization that cares for children, young people, and their families that face a time of crisis.
Boys Town
Grace Central Presbyterian Church
Eric Tonjes, Pastor
Grace Central is an Evangelical and Reformed congregation in the geographic center of Omaha. The church family seeks to live according to its name by making Grace central to all they do. Interesting note-- they meet and worship in a building that used to be a car dealership, so drive by and join them for worship at 10:30 a.m. Learn more by clicking the make a difference button below!