Purpose
GO to the prisons and correctional institutions
PREACH the Gospel, and through aftercare program
DISCIPLE men in their walk with Jesus Christ
ENABLE them to be productive and responsible citizens
COMMISSION them to....GO, MAKE DISCIPLES, and TEACH
Vision
To see MEN walk out Philippians 3:13-14 by Forgetting the Past, Facing the Future and Focusing on God. ONE THING I must do and ONE THING
I must focus on, all about HIM “ONE THING”
Mission
To reduce the recidivism rate of male offenders by minimizing the cases of criminality directly related to substance abuse and other related dysfunctions, by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ while putting HIS love in action via our evangelistic ministry and aftercare program. Our long term goal is to increase our ability to support these men and to be able to focus on healing family relationships. Jesus is the Way Ministries' staff and team visit local county jails, leading engaging Bible studies, uplifting church services, times of prayer, sharing the hope of Jesus and how Salvation and the power of the Holy Spirit can transform the lives of the men they serve.
2. Jesus is the Way Ministries' aftercare site located in Rantoul, IL is New Beginnings Aftercare Center. New Beginnings Aftercare Center provides a residential discipleship program based on the Bible for Christian men who are looking for a new beginning, inspired by their faith in Christ and the actions they choose to take. Our facility provides a supportive, alcohol and drug-free environment tailored to assist individuals battling substance abuse. The program is structured to aid men in reestablishing a sense of normalcy as they transition back into society. This distinctive Christian support network empowers men to reacquire fundamental life skills through guidance and education in the subsequent areas:
Bible Studies
Counseling
12 step groups
Church
Relapse Prevention
Anger Management
Money Management
Employment/Resume Prep
In addition, we help our residents with community connections to facilitate access to services such as:
Addiction Treatment
Photo ID Cards
Social Security Cards
Drivers Licenses
Public Aid Applications
Housing Applications
Employment Prospects
