Steps Ministries

What an incredible day at our 2026 Deeper Event!

Yesterday was nothing short of excellent. God did exactly what He wanted to do, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for all that He accomplished in the lives of our students.

Throughout both preaching sessions, the presence of God was evident. Students shared how the Lord spoke directly to their hearts, challenged them, encouraged them, and revealed areas where He is calling them deeper. It was powerful to watch young people engage with the Word of God and respond to His voice.

We are so thankful for the churches that joined us this year: Grace Community Church and The Potter's Field Church. Your partnership, prayers, and support helped make this day possible. The body of Christ is stronger when we work together, and today was a beautiful picture of that unity.

During our final session, many students responded to the altar call. They received prayer, prophetic encouragement, and Gods divine direction. We truly believe lives were impacted and that many of these young people left different than they came. Seeds were planted, faith was strengthened, and hearts were stirred for Jesus.

Even during our activity game God to moved in the midst of that. We believe Deeper 2026 was more than just an event it was a divine appointment.

Thank you to every volunteer, leader, church partner, parent, and student who made this day possible. Most importantly, thank You, Jesus, for changing lives and drawing young people closer to You.

We would also like to thank Broadway Hope for faithfully partnering with us each year to make Deeper possible. A special thank you to Scott, an incredible man of God, who consistently opens the doors of his property and supports the vision so that students can encounter Jesus in a deeper way. We are truly grateful for his generosity, partnership, and heart for the next generation.

We are already looking forward to Deeper 2027!

If you are a church that has a passion to see young people set ablaze for Jesus Christ, we would love for you to join us next year. Together, we can continue raising up the next generation of disciples who know God, love His Word, and boldly live out their faith.

For more information about Steps Ministries and future events, visit our website or contact us directly here on Facebook

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Today we visited Revive Wesleyan to represent our church and the vision God has placed in our hearts for the Seneca-Babcock area and the surrounding South Buffalo communities. Revive welcomed us with so much love and gave us the opportunity to share the vision they have partnered with us in to reach people with the Gospel and the love of Christ. It was an honor to be within their church, alongside many other ministries they have partnered with, and share what God is doing through this partnership. So many people heard the vision, many signed up to volunteer and help serve the community, and we truly believe God is raising up laborers for the harvest through this connection. It was also such a blessing to reconnect with familiar faces and meet many new ones as well. Revive Wesleyan is a beautiful church filled with amazing people who genuinely love Jesus and care about the city.
We are deeply honored to be in partnership with them as we continue outreach efforts throughout the Seneca-Babcock neighborhood and the surrounding South Buffalo communities. This is what the Kingdom looks like. Churches coming together, not to build platforms, but to build people. We believe God is going to do something powerful through this unity. To God be all the glory.

Today was our annual Serve Day, and what a powerful day it was.

This year, we partnered again with Life Church Buffalo, just as we did last year. We are so grateful for their faithfulness and willingness to continue coming alongside us as we serve our neighbors in the Seneca-Babcock area.

Today, we assisted neighbors with their lawns, but it was much more than yard work. Through simple acts of kindness, we were able to bring the gospel to many people in the neighborhood.

We encountered an older man dealing with arthritis, and we were able to pray for him. We are believing in Jesus’ name that healing touched his body.

We also encountered a Jewish man who did not believe Jesus was the Messiah. But in that moment, the Holy Spirit revealed something deep in his heart concerning loneliness connected to the departure of a significant person in his life. Through a word of knowledge, God exposed the secrets of his heart and brought him to tears.

Although he did not receive Jesus as Lord in that moment, he admitted that he may have been wrong all this time and that Jesus just may be the Messiah. He promised that he would continue studying the Scriptures to search for Jesus. We are praying that the Lord encounters him through dreams, visions, and the Word of God.

Many people were touched by Jesus today.

We cannot emphasize enough how amazing Life Church was. Every person who came out became the hands and feet of Jesus, serving this neighborhood with love, humility, and compassion.

Afterward, we gathered back at the church, played music, fellowshipped, and many people from the neighborhood came out and were blessed as we gathered together under the presence of God.

Father, we thank You for this amazing day. Thank You for being God in this neighborhood. Thank You for showing Your face through us as Your vessels. We are not worthy in ourselves, but You have called us, qualified us, and chosen us to carry Your presence into this community.

In Jesus’ name, amen.