We are excited to share that St. James the Great has officially been accepted into the Google Ad Grants program!
So, what does that mean for St. James the Great—and for our community?
In simple terms, Google is giving St. James the Great free advertising space on Google Search—up to $10,000 each month. This allows us to share our church, ministries, events, and opportunities to serve with people who are actively searching online for them.
Reaching people where they are
Today, the internet is often the first place people turn when they are looking for a church, a welcoming community, volunteer opportunities, or ways to connect with others based on search.
Through the Google Ad Grant, we can help more people discover St. James the Great and the many ways to be part of our community—from worship and music to youth programs, outreach, volunteering, resources, community events, and opportunities to grow in faith.
For us, this is more than advertising. It’s about connections.
A meaningful opportunity
Being accepted into the Google Ad Grants program is an accomplishment. The application process is rigorous, with specific eligibility requirements designed to ensure that the program supports qualified nonprofit organizations and their missions.
We are grateful to Google for providing this opportunity and especially thankful to the St. James the Great team members who dedicated their time, energy, and expertise to completing the application and meeting the program’s requirements.
This new resource gives us an opportunity to reach people who may have never heard of St. James the Great—or who may simply be looking for a place to belong.
When someone searches online for faith, community, service, or connection, we now have another opportunity to say:
We’re here. Come find us.
While the technology may be new, our mission remains the same: to welcome people, build community, and share God’s love with all.
And that is truly great news.
