Our History                                                        

Neighborhood Ministries began as a part of the settlement house movement in the early 19th century. The pastor of a church in Campbell, Ohio wanted to have Bible studies for immigrants coming in to work in the Steel mills. Many of the immigrants did not speak English, so English classes were started. Over the years the ministry developed and changed, starting with Bethel House I, followed by Bethel House II. Later on the ministry name changed again to Campbell Christian Center.

In 1967 a housing development was built in Campbell and the ministry, with the name Neighborhood Ministries, began outreach to families moving into the development. As programs and funding grew, a second center was started in 1984 in the community center of a second housing development on the east side of Youngstown, Ohio. In 2003 a third center was started as a job training and outreach site on the south side of Youngstown. Over the years the ministry has changed names and locations, but the purpose has been the same: to share the love of Christ with children and families living in challenging neighborhoods and situations.