Ministry Update

 

The pandemic has brought many challenges to ministry, especially those involved in the correctional setting. The treatment center where I am a chaplain has not allowed visitors or volunteers in the facility since April of this year. As a result, many of the faith-based programs suffered.

To fill this void, I started conducting Bible studies for the men during the week. My church, Otter Creek Assembly, has provided DVDs of the weekly services for the men on Sundays. Recently, Saint Mark Baptist Church has provided DVDs for the men as well.

I also started facilitating two studies focused on manhood: Men’s Fraternity and Stepping Up. These studies help men understand true manhood as defined in the scriptures. True manhood rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects greater future reward for stepping up. All men need to understand it, especially those in a setting that are struggling with alcohol and drug addictions. The Men’s Fraternity study graduated 15 men, and the Stepping Up study 26.

In January, I will start the studies again. Pray for a gospel impact in the lives of these men.