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MISSION

Make Jesus Known

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Matthew 28:19

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GOAL

To introduce, maintain and expand the Kingdom of God to those who are
amongst the marginalized, incarcerated and downtrodden

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Current Outreach in Our Community

Lansing Correctional
Facility

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Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) is the state’s largest and oldest correctional complex for adult male residents. At the close of 2013, LCF had a capacity of 2,405. The complex consists of the Central Unit, which includes an 11-acre maximum-security facility, and a 46-acre medium-security facility.

New Creation

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In 2004, Pam Hanson suffered a sports injury, leaving her wheelchair-bound for over two years. Dependent on prescription pain medication for 12 years, she faced a tough withdrawal. New Creation has since expanded to include nine properties: six housing locations, an apartment building, Pam’s house, and the New Creation Community Center.

Johnson County
Department of Corrections

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The Johnson County Department of Corrections Adult Residential Center supervises juvenile and adult offenders through effective rehabilitation and recidivism reduction programs. They forge partnerships to bridge the gap between offenders and the community.

Transition Center of
Kansas City

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The Transition Center of Kansas City (TCKC), located in the Historic West Bottoms, is a newly remodeled transitional living facility. Once a minimum-security prison, it has been transformed into a resource hub for justice-involved individuals. TCKC helps develop and strengthen support networks for a successful reentry journey.

Healing House

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Healing House provides outpa1ent treatment and recovery support services for individuals who suffer from substance use disorders. These services include group therapy, counseling, classes, and recovery coaching. Services are provided by professional substance abuse counselors and cer1fied peer support specialists.

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STRATEGIES

Uplifting and Empowering
Approaches

Honor the God-given dignity in all people, no matter what their circumstance

Recognizing that everyone bears the image of God, we unconditionally respect, love and accept all people. We endeavor to teach to the gospel, believing that God offers redemption and renewed purpose to each person who are marginalized or incarcerated.

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them”

(Genesis 1:27)

Treasure God’s Word

We center our lives and our ministry around the belief that, through the Gospel, God changes lives. As we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, we also provide the Gospel message to the marginalized and incarcerated people around the world in a way that helps them understand it and apply it to their lives.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”

(2 Timothy 3:16–17)

Serve with Relentless Perseverance

Serve prisons, transition centers, community centers, and all of those organizations whose residents battle with addiction. We seek to serve as many of these institutions in and around the Kansas City area as possible. We utilize several different tools such as the A.A. 12-step program, the Alpha Course, Bible studies and other various publications and videos that inspire and relate how the love of God changes lives.

“Then the righteous will answer him, . . . ‘When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’”

(Matthew 25:37–40)

Fulfill our Mission with Excellence and Urgency

Because we are aware of the great need for God’s love in dark places throughout the greater Kansas City area we aim to accomplish all our endeavors with excellence and with intentional urgency.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving”

(Colossians 3:23–24)

Pray Continually

Because we believe that prayer is powerful, we regularly bring our praises, laments and requests to God. In this ministry we will practice the spiritual discipline of prayer.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”

(1 Thessalonians 5:16)

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HISTORY

Church of the Resurrection

Church of the Resurrection

Led and sometimes presented the Alpha Course from 2010 to 2020. Estimated total of all courses taught within that timeline was approximately 24-12 week sessions

Leawood, KS

St. Francis of Assisi in the Pines

St. Francis of Assisi in the Pines

Presented and led entire 12-week Alpha Course to several members of the congregation

Stanley, KS

Leavenworth Penitentiary

Leavenworth Penitentiary

Attended and prayed for inmates during Holy Spirit Retreats

Leavenworth, KS

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church

Organized and hosted the Alpha Course for the congregation of the church. Sessions were a mixture of the Alpha videos and oral presentations

Belton, MO

First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church

Presented Holy Spirit Retreat sessions to members of the congregation

Jefferson, IA

New Creations

New Creations

Currently leading Alpha Course in this faith-based facility that helps overcome substance abuse addictions

Olathe, KS

Transition Center of Kansas City

Transition Center of Kansas City

Currently leading men in the center on a Christian walk. Tools included, but not limited to, watching The Chosen, teaching the Alpha Course and other general presentations and videos

West Bottoms, MO

Lansing Prison

Lansing Prison

Currently leading the Alpha Course in Cell Block B since 2022. Hosted and presented during Holy Spirit Retreat weekend on several occasions.

Lansing, KS

Healing House

Healing House

Leading the AA 12 - step Program, the Alpha Course, and other recovery programs (since 2012).

Independence, MO

Johnson County Detention Center

Johnson County Detention Center

Currently leading men in the center on a Christian walk. Tools included, but not limited to, watching The Chosen, teaching the Alpha Course and other general presentations and videos

Gardner, KS

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BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS

GENERAL COUNCIL

  • Healing House 2009 - 2019
  • Alpha Lighthouse 2021 - 2024
  • New Creation 2024
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MISSION & EVENTS

  • 2005Bay St. Louis, LA

    Katrina Hurricane Disaster

  • 2006New Orleans, LA

    Katrina Hurricane Disaster

  • 2010Arcahaie, Haiti

    Haiti Earthquake Disaster

  • 2013Rome, Italy

    Visit The Vatican

  • 2014Jerusalem, Israel

    Pilgrimage to Israel

  • 2015Santiago, Cuba

    Launch Alpha Course in Cuba

  • 2017Holguin, Cuba

    Reinforce Alpha Course in Cuba

  • 2022Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    National Alpha Conference

  • 2023London, England

    International Alpha Conference