Fireside Church Nerd Outreach and Missions
Loving Nerds Like Christ Would
At **Fireside Nerd Outreach**, we love nerds—because we’re nerds ourselves. We also love Jesus and take seriously His call to love our neighbors. Whether you’re a gamer, a Trekkie, a comic book fan, a Whovian, an otaku, a brony, a roleplayer, a LARPer, or any other kind of nerd, we believe you are valuable and wonderful. Unfortunately, Christians haven’t always done a great job of loving their nerdy neighbors, and we want to change that.
**Fireside Nerd Outreach** seeks to bring redemption, hope, truth, and love into the corners of nerd culture that have often been alienated, demonized, dismissed, or ignored by Christians. We also aim to equip Christians with a deeper understanding of nerd culture and how to better love and engage with their nerdy neighbors.
Two Conventions
One Mission
Fireside Church regularly hosts community game nights at our church, creating welcoming opportunities for our neighbors who share a love of gaming. These gatherings provide a friendly and safe environment, encouraging meaningful conversations where people can ask questions, grow in understanding, and discover the love of Jesus.
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While these local gatherings fulfill part of our mission, we also recognize the importance of meeting people where they naturally gather. Large conventions dedicated to gaming and related hobbies attract between 30,000 to 50,000 attendees—individuals whom the church has often overlooked. Our heart and calling is to be present in these spaces, sharing Christ's love in an approachable, authentic way.
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To achieve this, we are raising $6,000 to fund eight members of our congregation as they attend these conventions, where they can engage with thousands of individuals who might never otherwise encounter a follower of Jesus. We invite you to partner with us in this unique and impactful ministry by contributing to this mission.
