named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt-a-Block
Community outreach initiative involving door-to-door visits to offer practical help, prayer, and invitations to ministry events
BIG Story
After-school program for children ages 6-11 at Arlene Mychajliw Community Center featuring games, crafts, and biblical lessons
Basic Essentials Pantry
Monthly distribution of basic supplies to community members, accompanied by conversation and prayer
Deeper
One-day Christian camp experience for teens featuring worship, teaching, team-building, low ropes course, and outdoor activities held at Broadway Hope in Lancaster, NY
Steps Ministries Youth Group
Weekly program for teens ages 12-17 offering Bible teaching, games, and relationship-building in a safe environment at 1221 Seneca Street
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Christ-centered church ministry operationsOperates Acts 2 Christian Church in Buffalo, NY, providing regular worship, teaching, and community engagement as part of its ministry organization.
- Weekly worship and community gatheringsHosts weekly gatherings every Monday at 6:00 PM, including worship, prayer, Bible study, and community potluck meals for families, as part of its church ministry operations.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 2 activities
- Youth mentorship and after-school programsProvides Christ-centered youth mentorship, after-school programs, and Bible-based teaching for children and teens, including games, crafts, and discussions on personal issues such as bullying and relationships. Programs are offered weekly or bi-weekly at community centers and a dedicated youth center at 1221 Seneca Street in Buffalo, NY.
- Youth spiritual development and camp programsHosts spiritual development camps and one-day Christian camp experiences for teens, featuring team-building exercises, worship, character development, and teaching in spiritual disciplines such as prayer and Bible study. Includes recreational activities such as low ropes courses, paddling, and wading.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Community food and basic essentials distributionOperates a monthly Basic Essential Pantry on the third Monday of each month, distributing food and basic supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, toothpaste, and paper towels to community members. Includes meal distribution during outreach events.
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Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
- Door-to-door community outreach and servanthoodConducts door-to-door community outreach on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from May through September, combining evangelism with acts of service such as weeding, cleanup, prayer, and meal invitations. Also operates an Adopt-a-Block Outreach Program that includes evangelism and physical acts of servanthood.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Spiritual and emotional counselingProvides one-on-one spiritual and emotional support through counseling and prayer, offering repeated opportunities for individuals to hear the gospel message and witness Christian faith in action.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$52K80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$58K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN TAGG | MEMBER | 1 | $6K |
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Arlene Mychajliw Community Center Partner — Hosts the BIG Story program on Thursday afternoons for children ages 6–11.
- Broadway Hope Partner — Hosts the Deeper event at its property in Lancaster, NY.
- Broadway Hope Partner — Hosts the Deeper teen camp at its property in Lancaster, NY.
- Cazenovia Park Baptist Church Partner — Church congregation that provides regular financial support to Steps Ministries.
- Christians United for Buffalo Network — Ministry that received the donated building and supported the launch of Steps Ministries.
- Christians United for Buffalo, Inc. Network — Legal name of Steps Ministries, indicating organizational identity and structure.
- Cleveland Drive Presbyterian Church Partner — Church congregation that provides regular financial support to Steps Ministries.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share recent testimonials and engage with the community.
- Pure for God Ministries Partner — Collaborates in training and placing young people in ministry, including oversight of staff at Steps Ministries.
- Seneca Street Church Partner — Local church partner involved in Christian work in the neighborhood and collaboration with Steps Ministries.
- Steps Ministries Partner — Operates the Basic Essentials Pantry in partnership with community members and churches to distribute basic necessities.
- Steps Ministries Partner — Operates youth programs in partnership with or as an affiliate of Steps Ministries in Buffalo, NY.
- The Tabernacle Partner — Church congregation that provides regular financial support to Steps Ministries.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Gospel-Centered Transformation Through Integrated Service and Proclamationmethodology: gospel-in-word-and-deedBy combining practical service with verbal proclamation of the Gospel, the organization produces holistic transformation in individuals and communities because it addresses spiritual, emotional, and physical needs simultaneously, fostering both immediate relief and long-term discipleship.
- Integrated Faith and Community-Based Youth Discipleshipmethodology: integrated_spiritual_programmingBy embedding biblical teaching within culturally relevant, relational programming that includes worship, team building, and life application, the organization nurtures spiritual growth in youth because integrated experiences in a family-like environment foster identity formation and peer accountability.
- Relational Empowerment Through Dignity-Centered, Faith-Based Engagementmethodology: relational-empowermentBy meeting people relationally at their current life stage and emphasizing personal worth through responsible aid and spiritual connection, the organization fosters trust and openness to growth because dignity and belonging are foundational to lasting change.