How it all started...
In 2017, Micah Mission was officially founded—but its story began long before then. It was born from years of ministry in Lompoc, nurtured through relationships built during the Saturday Afternoon Ministry and Wednesday Night Restore gatherings, and rooted in a deep desire to meet people where they are.
Pastor Brian Halterman, along with his wife Renee, began to notice the widening gap between those who were welcomed in church pews and those who never made it past the sidewalk. It wasn’t for lack of faith or desire—it was a matter of culture, trauma, and survival. That gap, though only a few feet between the church doors and the street, often felt like the Grand Canyon.
In meeting after meeting, idea after idea was proposed. But something was still missing—God in the center of it all. And through much listening and seeking, God gave a vision: to plant a mission where justice, kindness, and humility come together in action. A place where the Gospel is not just preached but embodied. A place called Micah Mission, named after Micah 6:8:
“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
Pastor Brian Halterman, along with his wife Renee, began to notice the widening gap between those who were welcomed in church pews and those who never made it past the sidewalk. It wasn’t for lack of faith or desire—it was a matter of culture, trauma, and survival. That gap, though only a few feet between the church doors and the street, often felt like the Grand Canyon.
In meeting after meeting, idea after idea was proposed. But something was still missing—God in the center of it all. And through much listening and seeking, God gave a vision: to plant a mission where justice, kindness, and humility come together in action. A place where the Gospel is not just preached but embodied. A place called Micah Mission, named after Micah 6:8:
“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
Expanding the vision...
As the ministry grew, so did the awareness of the overwhelming gaps and obstacles faced by the unhoused and marginalized in Lompoc—from basic hygiene needs to mental health care, and from systemic barriers to spiritual isolation. Through partnerships with groups like Transitions Mental Health, Doctors Without Walls, County Behavioral Wellness, Lompoc PD, and others, it became clear: there is power in collaboration.
In response to the urgent and unique needs of women experiencing homelessness—many of whom are disproportionately impacted by trauma, exploitation, and isolation—Micah Mission, in partnership with SAFE, will be launching a new initiative in Fall of 2025: a One Day a Week Women’s Care Day. This program will provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment where women can access services, build trust, and experience dignity.
This new effort marks a significant expansion of Micah Mission’s outreach, deepening our commitment to meet people where they are and walk with them toward wholeness—spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
In response to the urgent and unique needs of women experiencing homelessness—many of whom are disproportionately impacted by trauma, exploitation, and isolation—Micah Mission, in partnership with SAFE, will be launching a new initiative in Fall of 2025: a One Day a Week Women’s Care Day. This program will provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment where women can access services, build trust, and experience dignity.
This new effort marks a significant expansion of Micah Mission’s outreach, deepening our commitment to meet people where they are and walk with them toward wholeness—spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Where we are headed...
In Fall 2025, Micah Mission will take its next bold step with the opening of the Micah Mission Multi-Service Transitional Day Center—a dedicated space where relationships are prioritized, dignity is restored, and coordinated care is available all under one roof.
This full-time Christian Mission will be:
•A place where basic needs are met with compassion.
•A space where spiritual care and the love of Christ are offered freely.
•A community hub where faith-based organizations, public agencies, and volunteers come together to walk alongside those who need support—not just with charity, but with genuine friendship and hope.
The mission isn’t just to hand out help—it’s to foster belonging, build trust, and plant seeds of transformation.
This full-time Christian Mission will be:
•A place where basic needs are met with compassion.
•A space where spiritual care and the love of Christ are offered freely.
•A community hub where faith-based organizations, public agencies, and volunteers come together to walk alongside those who need support—not just with charity, but with genuine friendship and hope.
The mission isn’t just to hand out help—it’s to foster belonging, build trust, and plant seeds of transformation.
Be a Part of Our Story...
Over 30 years ago, Pastor Brian answered a call to full-time ministry—a call that brought him and his family from Bakersfield to Clovis, and finally, in 2006, to Lompoc. Along the way, God’s faithfulness has been a constant companion—through victories and valleys, through every step and season.
Now, with Micah Mission taking root, that same faithfulness is carrying them into this next chapter.
You are invited to be part of this story.
Whether through financial partnership, prayer, volunteering, or simply sharing the vision, you can help us build a place where the unhoused, under resourced, and marginalized don’t just survive—but thrive. A place where justice, mercy, and humility walk hand in hand. A place where the love of God becomes tangible in every meal, every conversation, and every restored life.
This is more than a mission. This is a movement. Won't You Join us.
Now, with Micah Mission taking root, that same faithfulness is carrying them into this next chapter.
You are invited to be part of this story.
Whether through financial partnership, prayer, volunteering, or simply sharing the vision, you can help us build a place where the unhoused, under resourced, and marginalized don’t just survive—but thrive. A place where justice, mercy, and humility walk hand in hand. A place where the love of God becomes tangible in every meal, every conversation, and every restored life.
This is more than a mission. This is a movement. Won't You Join us.