Great American Media Launches National Search to Nominate Small-Town Churches for Christmas Support

Great American Media has launched a national initiative titled Great American Christmas: Small-Town Churches, designed to recognize the role local congregations play in serving their communities during the holiday season. The program invites individuals across the country to nominate a church from a small village and share how that congregation supports its neighbors during Christmas. The initiative also seeks to identify how additional support from Great American Media could enhance the impact of these local ministries.

The organization notes that churches often address immediate community needs by providing food, shelter, gifts, Bibles, and support to families. Beyond material assistance, the source states that these congregations offer a place for people to find faith, encouragement, belonging, and hope, helping them reconnect with the meaning of Christmas. Kaitlyn Haubrich, Brand Chief Officer and Chief of Staff at Great American Media, described churches as the heart of many communities, particularly during the holiday season.

The support provided to selected churches will be tailored to the specific needs of each congregation and its community. Potential assistance includes help with community-wide Christmas activities, food or gift ministries, children’s and family programs, worship or music programs, transportation, decorations, or other needs identified by the church. Great American Media is calling on church members, pastors, ministerial leaders, neighbors, and spectators to identify churches that are actively caring for those around them.

Nominations for the initiative are accepted until October 15. Selected churches will be announced on October 27 and will be featured on the social and digital platforms of Great American Media. The organization aims to learn about the history of nominated small-town churches and determine how it can help make the Christmas season brighter for these communities.

For families seeking to continue celebrating the season, Great American Pure Flix offers a collection of faith- and family-focused Christmas films and stories throughout the holiday period. The initiative aligns with the broader mission of the Great American Christmas campaign, which has historically focused on faith, family, and caring for those in the surrounding community.

This effort highlights the practical outworking of neighbor-love, where the care of the poor and the provision of hope reflect the biblical call to serve those in need (Galatians 6:10). By focusing on small-town churches, the initiative underscores the local nature of mercy work, where faith is expressed through tangible acts of support and community connection (Hebrews 13:16). The recognition of these congregations serves to affirm the importance of local faith communities in maintaining both spiritual and practical care during the holiday season.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)