Warehouse Christian Ministries started out of Louis and Mary Neely\'s apartment as a Bible Study for young people. Louis and Mary had spent many years as missionaries for a mainline denomination. As they settled back into America in the early seventies, they found a culture embedded with the hippie movement, the Vietnam War, rock and roll, drugs, and a fascination with eastern religions. After much prayer and consideration, they began an outreach to these young people, presenting the truth of Jesus Christ in a relevant and simple manner. \r\n \r\nBelieving in the clear calling of God, Louis and Mary continued the Bible Study, with the support of a few Christian businessmen who shared the vision. Mary had been following the "Jesus Movement" in Southern California. In short order, Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa flew to Sacramento to meet with Louis. He dedicated the new building, a "Warehouse" that the Bible Study met in. Warehouse Christian Ministries officially opened its doors on April 28, 1974. \r\n \r\nWarehouse has sought to follow the model of the New Testament church as closely as possible. And that is to equip people to build up the Body of Christ and carry the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world.
A Prayer for a Courageous Soul - Your Daily Prayer - April 26
We have been given a remarkable gift through God and His redemption story. Not only have we received eternal life with our Creator, but we have received courage in Christ that will change the trajectory of our lives and the lives of those around us forever.