for them through this tough time. This leads to another one, and another one and another one. Eventually, one of our volunteers, or myself, will pull out the Bible and show how this night was led by Holy Spirit and read something concerning the night. We pray and end the night. People stay and pray and fellowship as long as they want. They get connected to relevant resources and then they head home. • A designated leader over this ministry would be great! • Not to be funny but... It would probably look a lot like the min- istry we have built over the past ten years but with a greater reach. • Group housing or clustered housing with a Resident Advisor and a close relationship with staff and volunteer leadership. • Halfway house and discipleship house. • Our dream reentry ministry would be to have recovery minis- try every night during the week and have almost every church member involved as they are gifted in empowering returning citizens in all aspects. I also would appreciate a full staff to pro- vide the editing and publishing support we need as we create returning citizen geared content online and in creating new recovery groups. This would multiply our reach and empower returning citizens in more ways to move forward in the Lord. • An additional transition home; housing vouchers for indepen- dent living; scholarships for education; a social enterprise to train, employ, and sell product for sustainability • Be able to provide a top-notch transition house near the church. Have a ministry to men and women in prison and county jail. • We would provide a sober living facility. • We would have statewide access to the department of correc- tions, have a transitional living setting/church in every city of our state conveniently placed close to institutions, and develop a welcoming center in the major cities. Any specific resources that have been helpful to your congrega- tion’s reentry ministry: • CR (Celebrate Recovery) Inside resources • Talking to other leaders who are involved in reentry • Family Integrity Training • Bibles and a few books for the children • Cultivating a Life for God by Neil Cole • Life Recovery Materials from New Life Ministries • Our program centers on a pastor on staff who is a returned citi-
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