Abundant Life Ministries

The mission of Interfaith Outreach Association is to relieve distress and improve the quality of life for our neighbors in need by providing programs that offer education, guidance, and support. IOA serves as a vehicle for interfaith cooperation in Central Virginia whereby congregations become members of IOA and enter into partnerships with each other, their respective denominations, and community agencies to accomplish its mission. IOA serves the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. Interfaith Outreach Association ( IOA ) began as a program of Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship ( LCF ) in 1966. The Reverends Bev Cosby of Church of the Covenant, Doug Oldenburg of Covenant Presbyterian Church, James Pannell of Jackson Street United Methodist Church and Alex Robertson of St. Paul's Episcopal Church joined together to help meet needs in our community. Through their efforts, a program that provided tutoring for inner city children was established. As additional needs became apparent, IOA formed its own 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) agency in 1982, known as Kum Ba Yah Association. The name was changed to Interfaith Outreach Association in 1991 to more clearly state the Association's mission to work in an interfaith effort. Our success in developing programs that respond to the needs of our neighbors is reflected in the spin off of agencies that began as programs of IOA, including Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity, The Adult Care Centers, and the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's MedsHelp prescription program. IOA continues to develop programs and partner with other agencies to accomplish its mission.

Victory Worship Center in Staunton, VA, is a vibrant community church dedicated to imparting truth in a fun and loving manner, aiming to bring hope and equip individuals for success in every area of life. With a mission to connect, develop, and experience God, the church welcomes people from diverse backgrounds to grow in faith together. Offering various ministries such as Power Zone Kids, 715 Youth, GENnow Young Adults, Women of Worth, and Real Men Ministries, Victory Worship Center provides enriching programs tailored for all ages. The church fosters an atmosphere of fellowship, support, and empowerment, encouraging members to discover their purpose and contribute to a life-changing revival. Generated from the website

Faith Christian Fellowship in Fredericksburg, VA is a vibrant community of believers dedicated to teaching the full Word of God with sincerity and truth. Their mission is to lay a solid foundation of faith and hope in people's lives, creating disciples who spread the message of Christ to believers and non-believers alike. With a desire to touch the lives of all within their communities, they strive to bring peace and rest to those who are weary and burdened, inviting them to find true rest in Jesus. Through their ministries, including prayer, praise, children's, women's, and men's ministries, Faith Christian Fellowship seeks to connect with people and apply God's word to transform lives. They offer contemporary worship services, Sunday school, and children's church, as well as Wednesday night Bible study. In these challenging times, they have adapted to online services and have seen increased attendance, but also recognize the need for caution and balance in embracing new ways of connecting with people.Generated from the website