activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 14
- Christian Social Media Content Christian Media Production & DistributionBrings current Christian culture to people primarily through content associated with specific Christian hashtags on various social media platforms.
- Deliver faith-based digital content via social mediaShares Christian cultural content through targeted social media campaigns using specific Christian hashtags to reach broader audiences.
- Deliver short-form Christian education for preschoolers Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides 5–10 minute preschool-friendly mini-lessons and activities to teach young children about God's love.
- Develop and maintain Prayer Nook app Christian Podcast & Audio TeachingOperates a mobile app called "Prayer Nook" that enables users to journal, request prayers, pray with friends, and access a prayer archive to track answered prayers.
- Family Unity Journey Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers a 7-day journey designed to help families explore Christ's unifying love.
- Offer family spiritual journey program Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsProvides a 7-day guided journey for families to explore Christ's unifying love.
- Operate Samaritan Bags program Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionDistributes bags of essential items to homeless populations through the Samaritan Bags project, launched on January 1, 2013.
- Prayer Nook App Christian Podcast & Audio TeachingOperates the "Prayer Nook" mobile application, which allows users to journal, request prayers, pray with friends, and track answered prayers.
- Produce Christian social media content Christian Media Production & DistributionShares Christian culture and messages through curated content using specific Christian hashtags across social media platforms.
- Provide family faith formation resources Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOffers a 7-day guided journey for families to explore Christ's unifying love and develop deeper spiritual connections at home.
- Run Unity Accord platform Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOperates Unity Accord, a Crowd Support website promoting biblical unity within the Christian Church by sharing the Unity Creed of 2020, offering badges, and providing educational content on denominational unity.
- Run Unity Accord platform for Christian unity Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsManages Unity Accord, a Crowd Support website promoting biblical unity among Christians, featuring the Unity Creed of 2020 for signing and offering digital badges.
- Samaritan Bags Project Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionOperates the Samaritan Bags project, which packs and distributes essential items to the homeless population.
- Unity Accord Website Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsOperates Unity Accord, a Crowd Support website that provides information on biblical unity for the Church and individual Christians, features the Unity Creed of 2020 for signing, and offers badges.
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- Create early childhood faith education materials Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProduces preschool-friendly mini-lessons and activities (5–10 minutes long) designed to help young children understand God's love and foundational Christian concepts.
- Develop educational resources for teaching theology to preschoolers Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingCreates and distributes multiple guides—including a Bible verse alignment guide, daily discussion questions, quick reference tools, and "The 'But Why?' Guide"—to help teachers and parents explain complex theological concepts to preschoolers.
- Preschool Christian Education Resources Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides preschool-friendly mini-lessons and activities to help children understand God's love, along with guides for teachers and parents on explaining complex Biblical concepts, navigating theological discussions, and answering theological questions.
- Provide classroom supply planning resources Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers a classroom supply guide to assist teachers and parents in preparing materials for children's religious education activities.
- Strengthen denominational unity within the Christian Church Church Planting and Gospel OutreachWorks to bridge denominational divides and foster unity among Christians, including through long-term efforts celebrated over 12 years.
- Support educators and parents with theological teaching tools Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides multiple resource guides—including the Bible verse alignment guide, daily discussion questions, quick reference answers, "The 'But Why?' Guide", and classroom supply checklist—to equip teachers and parents in explaining complex theological concepts to preschoolers.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Active peacemaking and practical love as ministry love in actionMinistry is expressed through tangible acts of service, hospitality, and peacemaking that transform conflict and strangers into opportunities for connection, reflecting divine love in action to foster community healing and belonging.
- Active peacemaking as a means of transforming conflict into connection active peacemakingThe organization promotes active peacemaking as a spiritual practice to turn conflict into connection across personal, communal, and ecclesial contexts, aligning with its broader vision of Christian unity.
- Data-informed and digital platform-driven community building community building through digital platformThe organization strengthens Christian unity and prayer life by leveraging digital tools—including mobile apps, surveys, and data assessments—to facilitate prayer groups, assess unity in congregations, and build connected communities.
- Data-informed and digitally enabled community building for prayer and unity community building through digital platformThe organization strengthens Christian unity through digital platforms that facilitate prayer groups and deepen spiritual practice, supported by data-driven assessments to help churches live out unity in practice.
- Digital platform for prayer and community building digital prayer platformThe organization leverages a mobile application to deepen spiritual practice by enabling personalized prayer routines and facilitating the formation of prayer groups, thereby building connected, active faith communities.
- Ecumenical unity through shared resources and structural support umbrella_organization_modelThe organization fosters unity across Christian denominations by functioning as an umbrella organization that provides structural and nonprofit support, while developing shared resources and programs that help Christians find common ground despite denominational differences.
- Ecumenical unity through shared resources and structural support umbrella_organization_modelThe organization fosters unity across Christian denominations by acting as an umbrella body that provides nonprofit infrastructure and develops practical resources to help churches and ministries find common ground, emphasizing collaboration over division.
- Ecumenical unity through shared resources and structural support umbrella_organization_modelThe organization fosters unity across Christian denominations by functioning as an umbrella body that provides nonprofit infrastructure and develops practical resources to help churches and ministries collaborate, emphasizing shared identity over division.
- Interdenominational bridge-building through shared identity interdenominational bridge-buildingThe organization promotes Christian unity by emphasizing shared beliefs over divisions, framing unity as a practical, actionable calling and using prayer and dialogue as tools to connect hearts across denominational lines.
- Love in action through practical service and hospitality love in actionThe organization expresses Christian unity through tangible acts of service, kindness, and hospitality—such as distributing essential items and sharing meals—transforming strangers into family and fostering community transformation.
- Practical service and hospitality as expressions of divine love and peacemaking love in actionThrough acts of kindness, hospitality, and active peacemaking, the organization embodies Christian unity in tangible ways—transforming conflict, building relationships, and serving vulnerable populations as practical outworkings of faith.
- Prioritizing core doctrine to reduce division core-doctrine prioritizationBy distinguishing between essential, salvation-based beliefs and non-essential theological differences, the organization encourages unity through scriptural fidelity while discouraging schism over matters not central to salvation.
- Scripture-centered theological unity with prioritization of core doctrines scripture-centered doctrinal developmentBy centering on Scripture and distinguishing essential salvation-based beliefs from non-essential differences, the organization promotes doctrinal clarity while discouraging division over non-salvific issues, encouraging unity through shared biblical foundation.
- Scripture-centered theological unity with prioritization of core doctrines scripture-centered doctrinal developmentThe organization promotes unity by emphasizing biblical clarity and ongoing doctrinal growth grounded in Scripture, while distinguishing between essential salvation-based beliefs and non-essential differences, discouraging division over the latter.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
A Journey Through Advent
A free devotional guide designed for families with young children (ages 3-12) to make the Christmas story engaging and accessible through daily readings, activities, and coloring sheets.
United in Love
A 7-day journey designed to help families explore Christ's unifying love, deepening their understanding of how God's love brings people together.
United in Love: Preschool Connection Corner
Preschool-friendly mini-lessons and resources for teachers and parents to explore God's love during Valentine's season, helping young children understand they are part of God's family.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Christopher Warrington Partner — Founder and CEO of The Christian Chain Inc.
- Fry's Food Stores Partner — Participates in the Fry's Community Rewards Program, allowing shoppers to designate The Christian Chain as a beneficiary for donations.
- Kroger Partner — Participates in the Kroger Community Shopping program, allowing shoppers to designate The Christian Chain as a beneficiary for donations.
- TrendingFaith Partner — TrendingFaith is a ministry of TheChristianChain.