Equip Your Church for Spiritual Growth, Healthy Families and Purpose-Filled Living
Empower your congregation with tools for spiritual, emotional, mental and social wellness...
and PREVENT problems BEFORE a crisis happens.
Why This Matters for the Church
The mission of the Church has always been to make disciples and bring the hope of Christ to a hurting world. But in today’s culture, where anxiety, isolation and brokenness run deep, spiritual formation must also address real-life struggles.
The Prevention Movement helps your church do both—disciple your members in emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellness, while also reaching people in your community before crisis strikes. It’s a powerful way to care for your congregation and engage in meaningful outreach, using faith-centered tools that are simple to offer and deeply impactful.
You don’t have to start a new ministry. You just need a partner to help strengthen the one you already have.
Why It Matters
Hear from our Executive Director about why this mission matters now more than ever and how your church can make a lasting impact — one step at a time.
The Needs Are Greater Than You Might Think
Families are struggling, teens are overwhelmed and most churches are under-resourced. These numbers paint a clear picture and show why faith-based support matters now more than ever.
84%
of churchgoers believe local churches should provide mental health support.
Source: Lifeway Research
76%
of people who need substance-use treatment never receive it.
Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health
1/2
of adults reported their family has experienced a severe mental crisis.
Source: KFF/CNN Survey
59%
of Americans say it's important to have the option to seek help completely anonymously online.
Source: Pew Research
67%
of adults don't attend religious services at least monthly.
Source: Pew Research
1/3
of parents say they often feel overwhelmed by the emotional needs of their children.
Source: Barna Group
70%
of teens say anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers.
Source: Pew Research Center
Bottom 10
Alabama ranks in the bottom 10 states in access to mental health care.
Source: Mental Health America's 2024 Access-to-Care Index
Launch a Custom Resource Portal for Your Church
STEPS Ministries will create a personalized online content portal for your church which gives your members 24/7 access to biblically rooted, prevention-focused resources that address emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellness. All without a burden to your staff.
Your custom portal includes resources for members, small groups, or anyone:
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Discipleship / Spiritual Growth Resources (“Steps to Spiritual Growth” program)
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Parenting & Family Track (Biblical parenting, parenting teens and kids, small groups)
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Youth & Teen Track (Real Life Skills, identity, knowing God, choices, mental well-being)
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Behavioral Health (Preventing addiction, good mental health, resilience, helping others)
- Wellness & Resilience (Emotional health, anxiety, life skills, intentionality, relationships)
This is more than just great content. It’s a way to care for your congregation in real, proactive ways—equipping them with the tools they need to thrive and help each other along the way.
We understand churches are busy. That’s why our content portal is turnkey and requires minimal oversight. Once launched, the content is self‑serving for your congregation.
Church Senior Pastor
“I would like to wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend STEPS Ministries to you. Our church and staff firmly believe in and strongly support them and what they do.”
Church Head Pastor
“We appreciate the content portal, resources and guidance that STEPS Ministries provides for families that are struggling as well as the wisdom they share to head off problems in the future.”
Request Information for Your Custom Portal
Other Ways You Can Be a Part of The Prevention Movement
Invite a Speaker
Bring the message of prevention to life with a live or virtual presentation from STEPS Executive Director Steve Ward. With decades of experience in both ministry and leadership, Steve offers biblically rooted insights and practical steps to inspire your congregation, staff or leadership team.
Host a Webinar
Equip your church by meeting people where they are with actionable tools through a customizable STEPS Webinar. Whether focused on parenting, mental health, spiritual growth or teen resilience, our webinars are designed to meet people where they are and help them take the next right step forward.
Partner as a Sponsor
Support The Prevention Movement through a strategic sponsorship that helps bring resources to at-risk youth, underserved families and partnering churches. Sponsors receive recognition, impact reporting and the opportunity to extend their ministry reach through practical compassion.
Got Questions? Let’s Make This Simple.
We know partnering with a new ministry or launching something new can raise a few questions—and that’s a good thing. Below are answers to some of the most common questions churches ask about working with STEPS Ministries and joining The Prevention Movement.
