It is amazing how an idea can connect with something deep in our hearts to excite and motivate us. In many communities, churches have responded to a simple idea called an Apostles Build project to construct houses in partnership with families in need.

In an Apostles Build project, 12 churches, or coalitions of churches, come together to build a Habitat for Humanity house. They raise the money and provide the labor and prayer support to build a house in partnership with a local family. The idea of going out into the community to serve others, in the way that Jesus’ apostles served, has attracted individuals in many churches. With Habitat for Humanity, churches can share God’s love by building houses.