Houston is home to 3,000+ Christian churches.
Many of these churches want to serve vulnerable children and families, but aren't sure how to get involved or where to start.
We connect, equip, and mobilize churches to meet the needs of families in their congregation and neighborhood.
Your church can bring hope and healing to your neighborhood.
Equip your congregation.
Create trauma-informed systems within your congregation so you can serve neighbors in a way that’s both effective and dignifying.
Serve your neighbors.
Make a meaningful impact right where you are – in your own congregation and neighborhood.
Build new partnerships.
Collaborate with other organizations and churches to multiply your impact through collective effort.
We're here to support your church.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money or even start a new ministry to serve vulnerable families in your community.
We exist for the Church, providing real-time guidance as your church serves your community and congregation. When your church needs guidance in the foster care space, we're just a phone call away.
What you can expect from us:
Ongoing Coaching
Useful guidance for your church and leaders.
High-Quality Content
Practical resources to help you succeed.
Opportunity For collaboration
Meaningful connections that multiply your impact.
Equip Your Church to Serve Vulnerable Children and Families
Houston is home to thousands of churches filled with people who want to make a difference—but it can be hard to know where to start. The foster care system intersects with many of the challenges already on your heart: poverty, family instability, homelessness, and more.
At The Riverside Project, we believe every church has a role to play along The River. You don’t have to create a new ministry or overhaul your entire outreach strategy. You just need the right tools—and a clear path forward.
That’s why we’re inviting you to attend a Church Leader Training.
This free training will equip your team with:
- Practical steps to begin serving vulnerable children and families.
- A better understanding of the foster care system—and how your church can make a lasting impact.
- Proven strategies to mobilize your congregation without overwhelming your staff or budget.
- Connection to a broader community of churches, nonprofits, and leaders working together to help families heal and children thrive.
Church Mobilization
Here's how your church can get started:
TALK WITH A CHURCH MOBILIZATION SPECIALIST1. Attend a training.
Learn from experts and discover simple, sustainable ways to get involved.
2. Develop a plan.
Our team will help you craft a strategy that fits your church’s unique context.
3. Be supported along the journey.
You won’t have to figure it out alone. We’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Meet your church mobilization specialists.
Upcoming Training Dates
Church Leader Training
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
REGISTER
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Oak Forest Anglican Church
1216 Bethlehem Street, Houston, TX 77018, USA
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Get started by meeting with a church mobilization specialist.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Send us a message and we’ll reach out to you within 3 days.