A Love Story Written by Divine Timing

Some stories begin with "once upon a time," but ours began with a December dream and a Valentine's Day blessing. On December 21, 2012 (12/21/12 – just days before Christmas, when we celebrate God's greatest gift of unity with humanity), The Christian Chain took its first breath. But God, with His impeccable sense of timing and perhaps a touch of divine humor, had something special in store. He waited until February 14, 2013 – Valentine's Day – to grant us our official nonprofit status. You might call it a love letter from above, perfectly sealed with heavenly timing.

💝 A Valentine from Heaven:

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:35

Our Valentine's Day nonprofit status wasn't just a coincidence – it was a divine reminder that our mission of unity is, at its heart, a mission of love. After all, what better day to officially begin a journey of bringing God's family together than on the day dedicated to love?

Twelve Years of Bridge-Building

In these twelve years, we've learned that being peace-makers isn't just about avoiding conflict – it's about actively building bridges where others see walls. We're not in the business of creating pieces of the Church; we're in the ministry of weaving together the beautiful tapestry that is the Body of Christ. Through initiatives like Prayer Nook, Partners in Unity, and Samaritan Bags, we've witnessed countless moments where denominational barriers dissolved in the face of Christ's love.

Our Continuing Mission

We remain committed to our founding mission:

• Connecting People to People:
  • Fostering prayer partnerships that build lasting bridges
  • Creating spaces for shared spiritual growth
• Connecting Churches to Churches:
  • Building collaborative partnerships across denominational lines
  • Sharing resources to maximize our kingdom impact
• Connecting the World to Christ:
  • Meeting immediate needs with eternal impact
  • Demonstrating unity through collaborative service

And as we celebrate this milestone of 12-years, we remain especially committed to connecting the Body of Christ through prayer, fostering spiritual connections that transcend physical distances and denominational boundaries:

• Creating spaces for shared spiritual growth
• Building lasting prayer partnerships
• Maximizing our kingdom impact through digital connection
• Demonstrating unity through collaborative prayer

Looking Forward: The Next Chapter

As we step into our thirteenth year, we're excited to announce a season of intentional focus and deeper cultivation of our digital prayer ministry. Prayer Nook, our cornerstone platform for connecting hearts through prayer, will be receiving dedicated attention with planned updates to enhance the mobile and web experience for our faithful prayer warriors. Like a well-tended garden, sometimes the most beautiful growth comes from focusing our care on our strongest roots.

Just as Jesus often withdrew to quiet places to pray, we're entering a season of strategic focus on what matters most – fostering meaningful prayer connections in our digital age. Our commitment to maintaining and enhancing Prayer Nook reflects our dedication to supporting the thousands of believers who have made it an integral part of their prayer lives.

After all, in God's perfect timing, every season serves its purpose. Whether it's a season of broad expansion or deep cultivation, we remain steadfast in our mission of being peace-makers and living testimonies of His unifying love. We're grateful for your continued partnership in this journey of faith, unity, and prayer.