We strive to bring God's kingdom here on earth
local partnerships
together for good
Together For Good is an organization that works to ensure that vulnerable families and children never walk alone. They do this not only by meeting tangible needs of families, but also by providing respite care for children and loving, supportive relationships for moms.
There are several ways that Catalyst partners with Together For Good. You can find out more by clicking here.
There are several ways that Catalyst partners with Together For Good. You can find out more by clicking here.
the hospitality center
The Hospitality Center connects international university students to the local community by offering programs which give a platform for friendships to form, students to find a “home away from home,” and authentic communities to develop.
They also provide opportunities for interested students to discuss life, faith and worldview and offer invitations for students to attend bible studies, various workshops and church services. To read a recap of a Celebration Meal we joined in hosting, click here.
They also provide opportunities for interested students to discuss life, faith and worldview and offer invitations for students to attend bible studies, various workshops and church services. To read a recap of a Celebration Meal we joined in hosting, click here.
Central Park Elementary
Central Park Elementary in Roseville is a neighborhood school rich in cultural and linguistic diversity nestled within the heart of Roseville, Minnesota. Our students join us from a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds and each child brings a unique and valuable set of skills and talents to school.
Catalyst has opportunities to partner with students and staff in meaningful ways throughout the academic year. If you'd like to know about upcoming opportunities, please contact us.
Catalyst has opportunities to partner with students and staff in meaningful ways throughout the academic year. If you'd like to know about upcoming opportunities, please contact us.
Global Missions
We are fortunate to partner with several different missionaries who are serving God's Kingdom in many different ways. Below you can learn a bit more about some of our missions partners.
Brooke & Cory Jackson
The Jacksons are pursuing a ministry focusing on training and discipleship in Thailand. They arrived in the fall of 2022 and are currently in language school while also helping their girls acclimate to a new culture and building relationships in their community.
Ultimately, their prayerful goal is to see a gospel movement happen in Thailand that would impact not only the Thai people, but the surrounding unreached people groups as well.
For their latest ministry update, click here.
Ultimately, their prayerful goal is to see a gospel movement happen in Thailand that would impact not only the Thai people, but the surrounding unreached people groups as well.
For their latest ministry update, click here.
Heather & Aaron Jones
Aaron and Heather first got involved with Cru as students at St. Cloud State University. God used the ministry to transform their lives. After getting married, God led them to spend a year in the Middle East with Cru. After returning to the US, they spent 10 years ministering on several campuses in Northwest WI. After adopting Liv and Tate, they felt the Lord calling them back overseas, and they moved their family to Brisbane, Australia for two years. Upon returning to the US, they moved to Minneapolis in 2016 and work to care for hundreds of Cru staff in eight US states and several locations overseas, primarily in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
To learn more about the Jones' ministry, click here.
For their latest ministry update, click here.
To learn more about the Jones' ministry, click here.
For their latest ministry update, click here.
In July 2024, we had the privilege of sending a team to Slovakia. During their time there, they partnered with Josiah Ventures to run an English-language camp for Slovak teenagers. Over the course of the camp, Josiah Ventures staff and Catalyst volunteers were able to build relationships with students, help with language lessons, play plenty of games, and engage in many conversations about faith and following Jesus.
Looking ahead, we are planning to continue the partnership by sending another team in July 2025. If you would like to learn more about our continuing partnership with Josiah Ventures and our 2025 trip, please contact us.
Looking ahead, we are planning to continue the partnership by sending another team in July 2025. If you would like to learn more about our continuing partnership with Josiah Ventures and our 2025 trip, please contact us.
church plants
Since the beginning, we’ve committed ourselves to helping launch other new churches. We have enthusiastically initiated and participated in the launch of Renovation Church in Blaine (2009), Ignite Church in Oakdale (2012), Hope Bridge Church in Plymouth (2012), Revision Church in Des Moines, IA (2015), and Catalyst White Bear (2021). These churches have since multiplied into even more church plants! We've also commissioned an area developer for Young Life in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.