Apostles Build
The Apostles Build
The Apostles Build (formerly Thrivent Faith Build) brings local churches from around El Paso County together to raise walls, funds and prayers, building a house in partnership with a family in our community in need of affordable housing.
Through this build, and as an affiliate as a whole, we seek to display the love of Christ by our work in our local community. The Apostles Build program is an opportunity to live out your church’s local outreach ministry, fellowship with other church congregations from around El Paso County, and see the miracle that occurs when God touches the hearts of future homeowners and the volunteers who work alongside them.
Current Family
Seeking better opportunities for their three children, Misty and David left behind the dangers of Denver only to find themselves sharing cramped quarters with relatives whose hoarding habits created new health hazards—especially for their asthmatic youngest son. Hope arrived unexpectedly when, during a rare family dinner out, they overheard a contractor at the next table describing Pikes Peak Habitat’s homebuying program—a serendipitous moment that felt like the universe was finally pointing them toward home.
Apostles Build Testimonial
“It’s been a wild ride of emotions. We are just so thankful every day…We waited so long for something like this to happen, and we’re still in shock.”
Being selected as the 2025 Apostles Build home recipient represents far more than just receiving a house—it’s the answer to years of prayers for stability and a foundation upon which this family can build their future.
The collaborative nature of the Apostles Build, where multiple faith communities join forces to construct not just walls but hope, makes this gift particularly meaningful as it embodies Christ’s love in action through the hands of countless volunteers.
Ways to Get Your Church Involved
There are a wide variety of ways that local churches can use their gifts and talents to support the Apostles Build and help Pikes Peak Habitat succeed in our mission to build homes, community and hope.
Volunteer
Local churches can sign up to bring teams of volunteers to our construction site to put their faith into action and spend a day physically building this home for our partner family. You can sign up for either a half-day or a full-day shift. No experience is necessary, and anyone 16 years or older can volunteer on our construction site. This is a great way to engage Bible studies, prayer teams, youth groups, young adult ministries or the congregation at large. If you are interested in bringing out a group, e-mail FaithProgram@PikesPeakHabitat.org.
Prayer
Join us in praying throughout the year for our Apostles Build partner family and for those in El Paso County in need of safe, affordable housing.
Donate
Help us cover the cost of the Apostles Build by donating online or e-mailing FaithProgram@PikesPeakHabitat.org for more information.
Philosophy of the Apostles Build
“So long as the Word remains a theory to us, and is not incarnated by our actions and translated by our deeds into a living experience, it is not faith. It may be theology, but it is not faith. Faith is a combination of both convictions and action. It cannot be either by itself.” – Clarence Jordan, Biblical Scholar and Founder of Koinonia Farm
Become a Church Partner
If you would like to learn more about how your church congregation can get involved with the Apostles Build or engage with Habitat through our various Faith in Action Programs, please visit our Community Support Directory to find the contact info for the Faith Programs who will be able to help you.
Previous Builds
