Logo with the text '1 800 Charter' and a golden globe symbol.

Disciples Making Disciples

A body of believers walking together in grace, purpose, and partnership.

The Church Ministries is a church plant launched in May of 2018. Our mission is simple and enduring: to make disciples who make disciples. The Church is a regular assembly of people committed to Christ and to one another, displaying God’s wisdom (Ephesians 3:10) and Christ-like love (John 13:35).

Together, we are The Church Ministries: a diverse, faith-filled family rooted in biblical truth and fueled by prayer, authentic relationship building, and a shared mission. A community, partnering to disciple, support, and empower one another.

We are committed to living out our Faith in our city and beyond; working together to building lives that reflect the Love of Christ and displaying His transforming power in our world, and inviting others to join us in this important mission.

A smiling African American woman with long, straight black hair wearing a textured red top standing against a plain, light-colored background.

Meet Pastor Lori Porter

Pastor Lori Porter accepted Christ in 1988 and soon felt the call to ministry, especially in empowering women to discover freedom and purpose through Christ. Since 1992, she has ministered across the United States, Africa, and London — teaching, mentoring, and helping others walk in wholeness.

As a bi-vocational pastor, she also leads TCM Consult & More, a business dedicated to helping small churches and nonprofit organizations achieve financial sustainability, strategic growth, and impactful event planning.

Pastor Lori is also the founder of Restore Her Ministries (formerly The Women of Praise Ministries), which began in 1999 and continues to host conferences and gatherings that strengthen and inspire women in both the church and marketplace.

Her life and leadership are guided by a simple, powerful truth

“It does not matter what people do to me, but it does matter what I do to people.”
— Luke 6:31

Our Gatherings & Ministries

  • A group of diverse people standing in a church or auditorium, some with eyes closed or hands raised, during a prayer or worship session, with stained glass windows and exit signs in the background.

    Worship Gatherings

    Experience God’s Presence
    Sundays at 10 AM, In-person and on Zoom on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Zoom-Only on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays. Join us and experience uplifting teaching, heartfelt worship, and meaningful fellowship.

  • A group of people attending a presentation in a conference room, with a speaker standing at a podium and pointing to a large screen displaying a presentation slide.

    Prayer & Discipleship

    Grow Through Connection
    Prayer is the heartbeat of our church. Weekly prayer groups and discipleship partnerships help believers strengthen their faith, build accountability, and live out the Word together.

  • Illustration of four silhouetted women holding hands with the text "R.E.S.T.O.R.E Her" above and the phrase "Reaching Every Sister To Offer Restoration & Empowerment" below.

    Outreach & Restore Her Ministries

    Serve. Empower. Transform.
    From community outreach to Restore Her Ministries, we’re committed to healing, service, and empowerment—helping others discover their God-given gifts and purpose in both church and marketplace.

Let’s Stay in Touch

Ready to explore more? Reach out today, we would be honored to help you discover how you can grow and serve alongside us.

An open Bible resting on a wooden pulpit with a cross carved on the front, illuminated by natural light.
Church promotional flyer featuring a church leader, Elder Lori Porter, with details about online Sunday worship at 10 AM via Zoom, upcoming in-person worship, and contact information at 132 Lake Street, Akron, Ohio.
Flyer advertising shared, cooperative space available for church, ministry, event, or small business, emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and community support, with contact information at the bottom.