Join us in making a difference by living out God’s call to love our neighbors through Serve Boldly. Whether you give, volunteer, or support in other ways, your involvement strengthens communities and transforms lives. See all the ways to get involved with Serve Boldly.

Read below for all the ways to get involved and make an impact with Serve Boldly.  Ready to serve or have questions before you can begin? Contact Sara Jonasen at [email protected] or call 320-263-7734.
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GIVE TO SERVE BOLDLY
Your financial support helps fund faith development, program needs, and community outreach. Serve Boldly is a ministry of Green Lake Lutheran Ministries.
PURCHASE ITEMS FROM OUR WISH LIST
Provide essential supplies for Serve Boldly participants and staff by purchasing directly from our curated wish list.
  • We invite you to pray for the youth and adult participants traveling to accompany ministries and non-profit organizations across the country. Pray for grateful hearts, and for the Holy Spirit to nourish our love for one another and our neighbors. Pray for our staff who are serving in Christ’s name, and for how God is calling you to share the light of Christ.
  • Staff work long hours providing radical hospitality to participants. They get a short time off over the weekend to re-energize for the week ahead. We invite you to think about how you might surprise and delight the staff with gift cards to Grubhub, local ice cream/coffee shops, or tickets/admission to a local venue. These gifts can provide respite and love as staff live out God’s call in your community!
  • Thrivent Members make a big impact on the ministry of Serve Boldly through Action Teams. Eligible Thrivent members have up to 2 action teams each year. Action Teams provide $250 of seed money for projects. If you are willing to support Serve Boldly, we would love to share our 2025 project list with you.

​ VOLUNTEER WITH SERVE BOLDLY
  • If your love language is cooking/doing the dishes, we invite you to help prepare a delicious meal or two during for up to 40 participants! We provide a menu, recipe, and all of the ingredients! Come hear what participants are doing and share your community knowledge! Staff and Volunteers must complete an application online, including a background/sex offender registry check.
  • We're on the lookout for volunteer photographers/videographers to capture inspiring moments of participants in the community! By lending your talents, you'll play and essential role in helping us share the story of Serve Boldly! Volunteers must complete an application online, including a background/sex offender registry check and a short online media training.​​

local Congregation resources 

We’re excited to partner with local congregations like yours to support the youth, young adults, and ministries engaged in this powerful ELCA service experience. Below are tools to help you welcome, promote, and connect with Serve Boldly in your neighborhood:

supporting Serve Boldly from afar

Download our ready-to-use bulletin and newsletter blurbs to help spread the word and inspire involvement in this impactful ministry—no matter where you’re located!
Ready to make an impact? Contact Sara Jonasen at [email protected] or call 320-263-7734.
WELCOME STATEMENT
​God’s diverse creation includes you. NO MATTER WHAT. You are welcome at GLLM and we will work with you to create a safe and welcoming space for you and your loved ones. Read more.