New Creations Prison Ministries
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Cor 5:17
Mission
Our Mission is to minister to the spiritual needs of inmates, primarily in Michigan and Tennessee, introducing them to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encouraging those in the faith. To develop that relationship by teaching them the Word of God through Bible Correspondence courses and one-on-one ministries, and to mentor them in small groups, helping them overcome life-controlling problems and compulsive behavior issues.
Ruling year
2004
President
Mr. John Herweyer
Main address
2660 Horizon Dr SE Suite 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA
EIN
20-0071884
NTEE code
Christian (X20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
According to a 2018 report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), nearly 2.2 million adults were held in America's prisons and jails at the end of 2016. More than 650,000 ex-offenders are released from prison every year. Within three years of release, about two-thirds (67.8 percent) of released prisoners were rearrested.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
One-on-One visits
We visit the prison handing out Bibles, sharing scripture,offering other publications and bible lessons free of charge and postage free.
Bible Correspondence Course
Inmates are provided free, bible lessons and postage paid return envelope. They are assigned to a mentor called a Bible Study Partner to grade their lessons, answer questions, and offer encouragement. Our students are primarily located in Michigan and Tennessee, but we also have students in several other states. We recently began accepting referrals from all states.
Bridge Builders 12-Step Program
26-week, Christ-centered, group counseling sessions to help deal with life-controlling problems and behavioral issues. Currently in 4 Michigan prisons and looking to expand.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
These people desperately need the life-changing message of the Gospel, tools to help them overcome life-controlling issues, and ongoing support and encouragement on their faith journey.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
One-on-One ministry- Volunteers meet face-to-face with inmates to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ, listen to them, pray with them, and offer them free Bibles, books, booklets, Bible lessons, and materials to help them take positive steps toward rehabilitation.
Christ-centered, 12-Step, small group counseling ministry- This MDOC recommended program helps inmates overcome life-controlling problems and compulsive behavior issues. The recidivism rate (return to prison after release) is reduced by 50% for those who graduate from this program.
Bible Correspondence Course ministry- inmates are given Free Bible correspondence lessons (including return postage) and paired with Bible Study Partners to mentor them, offering them encouragement and guidance.
NCPM Networks with other community organizations to facilitate the successful reentry of rehabilitated inmates back into society, changing lives, changing families, and changing communities.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
New Creations Prison Ministries has been bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to inmates since 1995. 134 volunteers provide over 20,000 hours of service to inmates annually. Active and retired business owners, pastors, teachers, counselors, and more, provide a wealth of experience to encourage inmates and help them become successful citizens and co-laborers for Christ.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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New Creations Prison Ministries
Board of directorsas of 3/30/2021
John Bult
Bruce Bretzke
Paul Gess
Robert Goodrich
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
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Board performance
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