Boston Ministry Center
Be the Hands and Feet of Christ in Boston.
From relationally ministering to the unhoused, to walking in restorative ways alongside vulnerable women and families, to embracing and empowering our new neighbors, there are many ways to get involved.
Ministry Overview
Boston is a city of influence—home to world-class universities, global businesses, and thriving neighborhoods. But behind its reputation for innovation and opportunity, many families face poverty, food insecurity, and isolation. Refugees and international students arrive every year searching for belonging. Families struggle with affordable housing and community connection.
At the Boston Ministry Center, Send Relief partners with local churches to meet urgent needs with eternal hope. From refugee care to neighborhood outreach, the center equips believers to demonstrate Christ’s compassion in one of America’s most strategic cities.
Together, we can bring gospel hope to our city.
Whether you’re a local church looking for ways to serve, a ministry leader discovering best practices in serving the community, or a member of the community eager to make a difference, the Boston Ministry Center is here to help.
Meet Your
Ministry Center Director
John
Ames
John grew up in Ivory Coast, West Africa, as the son of Baptist missionaries. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Taylor University, John went on to obtain a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Master of Theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Missiology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. John has a background in urban ministry and community development in Boston and helped start two Send Network churches in Rhode Island prior to joining Send Relief’s team. In his free time, John loves watching Liverpool soccer, listening to live music, and spending time with his wife, Jenny, and their two children, Micah and Mikayla
Join the Mission
Be a Part of Sustainable Change
Boston presents your church with a unique opportunity: to welcome the nations, support struggling families, and point people to Jesus in a city that shapes culture globally. Partner with Send Relief to mobilize your congregation, deepen gospel witness, and bring lasting compassion to Boston’s neighborhoods.