2015 Memphis Giving Guide

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MISSION STATEMENT:To serve adults in the Cleaborn/Foote community of Memphis by empowering residents to acquire knowledge, resources, and skills to be economically self-sufficient through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Advance Memphis is called to serve adults in our target community and to restore hope and healing to everyone we come in contact with, volunteers and participants alike. We focus on providing development, rather than relief, through Biblical truths while cultivating relationships.

2014 SUCCESS:Midway through 2014, 46 graduates have started work through Advance Memphis Staffing, and 29 people have gone to work in permanent positions. 8 students have earned their High School Equivalency/GED. 147 volunteers haven gave more than 2,000 hours that are essential to our relational ministry model.

2015 GOALS To have 100 participants graduate from the Jobs for Life program, 110 graduates go to work, 15 Faith & Finances graduates open Individual Development Accounts, and 25 students earn their High School Equivalency/GED.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Coop at: 901-543-8525 [email protected] to identify a position suited to your gifts and schedule. Mentors, tutors, lunch and dinner donors are all essential to our programs.

Advance Memphis 769 Vance AvenueMemphis, TN, 38126(901) 543.8525 advancememphis.orgfacebook.com/advancememphis

MINISTRY: ADVANCE MEMPHIS Executive Director: Steve NashYear Founded: 1999

The total annual income of American churchgoers is 5.2 trillion

American Christians make up 5% of worldwide Christians, but control 1/2 half of the Christian wealth.

Only 5% of American households give 10% of their income towards ministries. 9% of born again Christians tithe.

In 2005 the average American churchgoer gave 2.53% of their finances. During the Great Depression, that number was 3.3%.

It would take only 1% of the annual wealth of American Christians to lift the poorest 1 billion of the world’s population out of extreme poverty.

* stats provided by, Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

What Impact Does Faith-Based Giving Have?

Ministries included must . . .

Be outwardly and inwardly Christ-centered in its mission, must have at least two paid staff members, must be an active 510(c)3 in good standing, must have financial transparency, must have responded to the Giving Guide questionnaire by the time designated, must have a ministry budget of at least one-hundred thousand annually, must be ministry focused primarily within Greater Memphis, must operate outside the jurisdiction of a singular church, must not operate primarily as a business or a school.

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MISSION STATEMENT:To be a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to providing children and families with healthy homes.

2014 SUCCESS:Agape continued our mission of transforming youth and families living in under-resourced communities through site-based collaborative relationships and initiatives through the Powerlines Community Network. We also served children and families through our adoption and foster care services.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?Agape means sharing love, homes, family,community and life in our city, as Jesus modeled for us over 2,000 years ago.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Agape will launch the Adoption Support Center, expand our Achievement School District partnership, deepen our investment in families by intentionally fostering long-term mentoring styled relationships that result in life transformation and provide an empowerment-based employment environment.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Volunteers are critical to the success of Agape’s mission to support children and families in Memphis. We offer volunteer opportunities at all levels of involvement.

Agape Child & Family Services, Inc.111 Racine Street, Memphis TN, 38002(901) 323.3600agapemeanslove.orgfacebook.com/AgapeMeansLove

MISSION STATEMENT:To manifest the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by enhancing and protecting the lives of children and families.

2014 SUCCESS:In 2014, Bethany worked with 40-50 young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, providing ongoing support, counseling and the option of adoption. One-third chose adoption for their children, who joined Christian families. We provided Christian host families for 15-20 children in Memphis whose families were in a temporary crisis, through Safe Families for Children.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Many are choosing adoption as a loving option for their children. Others need to know this is an option they have, if they don’t feel they can parent their child. Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Increase the number of young woman and children we serve, by 10%. Recruit families to adopt from a broader base of churches. Continue to develop Safe Families for Children, to serve more families in need in Memphis. Gain and maintain financial stability.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Be a host family, caring for children whose parents are in a temporary crisis. Provide interim care for babies. Mentor a young mother. Provide office help. Serve on the Board. Adopt a child.

Bethany Christian Services 1255 Lynnfield Rd. #236Memphis, TN 38119(901) 818.9996 bethany.org/memphis

MINISTRY: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICESExecutive Director: Michael McDonald, LCSWYear Founded: 1944

MINISTRY: AGAPE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Executive Director: David JordanYear Founded: 1970


MISSION STATEMENT:To improve the quality of life in Binghampton.

2014 SUCCESS: Binghampton is gaining momentum. Dilapidatedproperties are becoming football fields and gardens, children’s lives are being broadened with fun activities and Bible clubs and property development is building hope for Binghampton’s economy.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Resident surveys indicate 92% believe their neighborhood is improving as the body of Christ serves to help build a community of hope.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? The BDC will complete the “Purple House” as an expansion of the art garden and start a new literacy program for children. Construction job training trainees have construction projects to improve housing and inspire hope.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? The BDC and its neighborhood partners are expanding student programs and have a great need for mentors and volunteers. Your choice to patronize Broad Avenue businesses and the Bring It Food Hub will provide critical economic leverage.

Binghampton Development Corporation 280 TillmanMemphis, TN 38112(901) 347.0504bdcmemphis.org facebook.com/bdcmemphis

MISSION STATEMENT:To be used of God to bring the hope that is in Jesus Christ to the children of Binghampton and their families by seeking to lead them to Him as we nurture them spiritually, mentally, and physically in order that they may become productive, self-supporting, and godly citizens.

2014 SUCCESS: Successfully completed a full rebranding, 100% of 1st-8th grade students achieved growth in Reading, 100% of graduates enrolled in strong charter, optional, and private high schools, Implemented common core aligned curriculum in the Lower School.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? BCA serves 100% disadvantaged youth from Binghampton through a holistic Christian education that includes a novel inner-city boarding component.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Foster one or more years of academic growth in all students.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Major ways to get involved at BCA include: praying for students, giving of your treasure through financial support or in-kind donations, and serving as a volunteer. The current opportunities can be found at: bcamemphis.org

Binghampton Christian AcademyP.O. Box 11109Memphis, TN 38111(901) 323.4092bcamemphis.orgfacebook.com/BinghamptonChristianAcademy

MINISTRY: BINGHAMPTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Executive Director: Robert MontagueYear Founded: 2003

MINISTRY: BINGHAMPTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (BCA)Executive Director: Tari HarrisYear Founded: 1994


MINISTRY: BIRTHRIGHT OF MEMPHIS, INC. Executive Director: Vicki Hardesty Year Founded: 1972

MISSION STATEMENT:It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth, and the right of every child to be born.

2014 SUCCESS:A new and growing office was opened in Hickory Ridge Mall. Parenting classes for first time pregnant moms is expanding.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Birthright seeks to help women in a crisis pregnancy find the help they need to choose life for their baby. We are nonjudgmental and non political.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Our goal is to expand our parenting classes to offer more opportunities for women to participate and to increase the numbers of women we serve.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED?Volunteers help to greet clients, run pregnancy tests, file paperwork, answer phones and help with fund raising. All training is provided. Call Elizabeth 901.327.8109 for more information.

Birthright of Memphis, LLC115 Alexander, Memphis, TN 38111(901) 327.8109BirthrightOfMemphis.orgfacebook.com/Birthright of Memphis.org

MISSION STATEMENT:Through the love of Jesus Christ, Calvary Rescue Mission rebuilds the lives of homeless men while ministering to their physical and emotional needs and restoring them to personal and spiritual fulfillment.

2014 SUCCESS:Raised over one million dollars in our capital campaign for a new building and expansion of ministry. Since 1967, over 26,000 decisions for Christ, over half a million overnight lodgings, over 1.3 million meals served, 21,000 men clothed.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? We are Calvary Rescue Mission, helping the homeless in Memphis.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? To build a new facility that will enable us to help more men in more and better ways.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?Find us on Facebook or visit our website, calvaryrescue.com, or call Bob Freudiger, the executive director at 901-2570. Nightly supper is served at 6pm and chapel at 7pm. You may call to schedule your small group at Calvary.

Calvary RescueP. O. Box 2077Memphis, TN 38101-2077(901) 775.2570calvaryrescuemission.org

MINISTRY: CALVARY RESCUE MISSION Executive Director: Bob FreudigerYear Founded: 1967


MISSION STATEMENT:1.) Reaching college students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 2.) Building college students to be disciples of Christ. 3.) Equipping college students to be lifetime laborers. 4.) Mobilizing graduates into the post college world to labor for a lifetime.

2014 SUCCESS:1.) Began a new Cross Cultural Summer project in South Africa. 2.) Continued growth of multi-ethnic ministry model through the Ethnic Diversity Summit hosted in Memphis.3.) 268 professions of faith.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Our local Campus Outreach ministries are serving as a launching pad to send out laborers into the Memphis Harvest.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? 1.) To investigate and cultivate Campus Outreach expansion opportunities in East TN and Detroit, MI by Fall 2015.2.) To explore opportunities to send graduates into ministry opportunities in Jakarta and Dubai by April 2015. 3.) To create a clear pipeline between 5 urban ministries here in Memphis and CO to help their students attending the University of Memphis continue in their growth by April 2015.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? There is a great need for people to walk along side us in prayer and financial support as well as opportunities for us to better serve the city.

Campus Outreach4055 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38111(901) 320.7036comemphis.org

MINISTRY: CAMPUS OUTREACH – MEMPHIS Executive Director: Brian Lewis Year Founded: 1996

MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of Citizens for Community Values (CCV) is to inspire, motivate and mobilize citizens,community leaders and elected officials to take action against sexual exploitation and pornography so that our children and families are protected, victims are rescued and restored, the standard of decency is raised and our quality of life is improved.

2014 SUCCESS:CCV has strengthened its relationship with the Memphis Police, DCS, and FBI Victim Assistance in order to help protect and better meet needs in our city. A Way Out has helped over 40 women and added 30 new volunteers and new work skill classes.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Sexual exploitation is pervasive in our culture. CCV is active in fighting the sources of such oppression and rescuing victims who have been exploited.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? CCV wishes to grow in order to serve more women escape sex trafficking through The A Way Out Program. To purchase or build a facility large enough to house women and their children, as well as CCV offices. HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?Consider giving financially or volunteer with A Way Out by mentoring, transportation, meals, prayer, entry level jobs, leading Bible studies or classes on life skills, addictions, or job readiness, helping with special events, giving women’s clothes, Christmas gifts, or household and personal hygiene items.

Citizens for Community Values, Inc. P. O. Box 770775Memphis, TN 38177-0775(901) 452.7884ccvmemphis.org facebook.com/Citzens For Community Values

MINISTRY: CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES, INC.Executive Director: George Kuykendall Year Founded: 1993CCV


MISSION STATEMENT:As a servant-oriented non-profit Christian legal organization dedicated to the glory of God and the religious freedom of His people, we defend the Christian voice in the public square through free and excellent legal representation.

2014 SUCCESS: By God’s grace, we have won every single case we have litigated to completion since our inception, protecting the legal interests of Christians, Christian ministries, Christian-owned businesses, andchurches, in clearing the path for Truth.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? The threats against religious liberty have never been greater. Christians stand in dire need of available and competent legal expertise to assure them of their fundamental liberties.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? CRE looks forward to the day when Christians in the Mid-South and beyond are assured of their inalienable right to exercise their faith, share their faith, and live out their faith.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? In defending religious freedoms, CRE provides legal services free of charge and pays for all expenses. Please pray for us. Make a donation. Encourage lawyers to volunteer.

Center for Religious Expression 699 Oakleaf Lane, Suite 107, Memphis, TN 38117(901) 684.5485crelaw.orgfacebook.com/CenterForReligiousExpression

MISSION STATEMENT:Our passion is to reach children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, and establishing them into a local church.

2014 SUCCESS: In the metro area, 7000 boys and girls were reached through Good News Clubs during the school year and 5-Day Clubs and Camp Good News during the summer. Over 400 individuals were trained in children’s ministry; 200 who volunteered with CEF.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? It’s not against the law to teach God’s Word in public schools. Since 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Good News Clubs be granted the same access to school facilities as afforded any other non-religious organization.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Increase the number of afterschool clubs in public schools in Shelby and DeSoto Counties by developing partnerships with local churches, train team leaders to conduct Good News Clubs, and add 2 full-time staff to our ministry team..

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? 1.) Adopt a specific Good News Club or event for daily/weekly prayer2.) Meet once-a-week to volunteer at an afterschool Good News Club3.) Donate to any specific area of ministry: staff person, Good News Club, camp ministry or Spanish ministry

Child Evangelism Fellowship 2091 Lee Place, Memphis TN 38104(901) 726.9084cefmemphis.com

MINISTRY: CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS EXPRESSIONExecutive Director: Nate KellumYear Founded: 2012

MINISTRY: CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF MEMPHIS METRO Executive Director: Jane V. Walker “Janie”Year Founded: 1941


MISSION STATEMENT:Christ Community Health Services provides high quality health care to the underserved in the context of distinctively Christian service. We recognize that Jesus Christ is the true healer of individuals and their communities and the source of our ability to serve.

2014 SUCCESS:The opening of our Women’s Health Center and our new Frayser Health Center. These centers allow us to add services and programs in addition to providing care to several hundred more people.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? That we exist! We are well-known to our patients and to those in the communities where we have centers, but we are virtually unheard of in the greater Memephis community. We serve over 57,000 patients from every zip code in Shalby County. We provide medical and dental services to men, women and children, both insured and uninsured.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? As we continue to grow in our patient base, we feel strongly about adding a spiritual health advisor in every center. Providing spiritual health as well as physical healing is the cornestone of our mission.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? The most impactful way to be involved with Christ Community is through telling others of the great work we do and through the gifts of monetary support. Many of our patients are uninsured, and resources are needed to continue the outreach programs that transform lives and communities.

Christ Community Health Services (CCHS)2595 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38104(901) 260.8500christcommunityhealth.org

MINISTRY: CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Executive Director: Edwin S. (Ed) RobersonYear Founded: 1995

CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT:To promote social change through education, Christian leadership development and the creative and performing arts.

2014 SUCCESS: All students in Prep School were successfully promoted. Seven weeks of Summer Enrichment Camp. VBS attendance 140 children and youth. Partnership with Oak Grove Baptist Church and prepared and served 160 – 180 lunches daily for their summer camp.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Lives are transformed daily through our Preparatory School and Daycare; our After School Program (150); our Bread Basket serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Warrior Christian Leadership Classes, our Christian Drama Ministry and much more.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? To be sure that every child is given the opportunity to know a very personal Jesus.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Tutors for school and after school. Volunteers-facility, computer repairs. Retired Teachers. Art, Drama and History Teachers. Teacher Assistants. Van drivers. Office assistants. Bus and van monitors. Hugs. Encouragement. Donors.

Creative Life Incorporated1222 Riverside Blvd. Memphis, TN 38106(901) 775.0304 creativelifeinc.orgfacebook.com/Creative Life Incorporated

MINISTRY: CREATIVE LIFE INCORPORATEDExecutive Director: Marilyn WilliamsYear Founded: 1988


MISSION STATEMENT:Downline Ministries exists to encourage a restoration of Biblical discipleship in and through the local church by strategically partnering with church leadership to equip men and women to make disciples in their home, church, and community for the glory of God and exaltation of Christ among the nations.

2014 SUCCESS:300 students graduated from the Downline Institute in Memphis, Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas, and online.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? The Emerging Leaders program is attracting 55 – 60 recent college graduates to Memphis every year who work, serve, and worship and call Memphis home!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS IN 2015?Continue serving the local Church by equipping and training men and women in the biblical principles of discipleship, lead 22 international discipleship training conferences, and remain faithful to our mission.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Pray for the students going through this institute right now. Join us at our Summit(s): Men’s Summit January 30-31Women’s Summit February 20-21. Consider applying for the institute starting in the Fall of 2015!

Downline MinistriesPO Box 770296 Memphis, TN 38177(901) 683.5377downlineministries.com

MINISTRY: DOWNLINE MINISTRIES Executive Director: Dr. Kennon Vaughan Year Founded: 2006

MISSION STATEMENT:The Mission of Families Matter is to increase the number of healthy, loving families in Memphis and Shelby County through organized, community-wide movement.

2014 SUCCESS:Through a partnership and pilot program with the federal government and local agencies, Families Matter is educating non-custodial parents on the critical nature of their involvement in the lives of their children as both parents are important to the child’s well being.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? The dysfunction we see in our communities is largely due to the absence of fathers in many homes.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Through organizational collaboration, we seek to: 1.) Educate more men (over 2000 in 2013) about the necessity of being in the lives of their families 2.)To increase the number of educators using the Healthy Relationship Curriculum currently taught in schools through collaboration with Adopt-A- School programs in places of worship.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?Become trained to help deliver training to men and support trainings delivered in schools and churches. Additionally, we are happy to offer training within faith-based ministries that would like to offer pre-marital, fatherhood initiatives and health relationship services.

Families Matter2595 Central AvenueMemphis, TN (901) 260.8520familiesmattermemphis.orgfacebook.com/FamiliesMatterMemphis

MINISTRY: FAMILIES MATTERExecutive Director: Carol JacksonYear Founded: 2004


MISSION STATEMENT:To present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

2014 SUCCESS:Impacted 59 different middle school, high school and college campuses, including ministry to 75 different athletic teams plus 21 student-led campus groups meeting before or during school. Involved over 90 registered male & female volunteers in team ministry.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? There are no public school campuses in Memphis and Shelby County where FCA is not welcome…the doors are wide open. Most students do not attend church, so FCA takes the gospel to them!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? To minister to additional athletic teams on the campuses we are already serving. Sounds easy, but it takes committed adult volunteers with a heart for young people investing their time during an athletic season.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Memphis FCA needs adult volunteers to serve high school and middle school sports teams, to help impact athletes who often don’t have a good family life or proper role models. FCA volunteers convey both spiritual principles and life lessons to our local youth.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1584 Yorkshire DriveMemphis, TN 38119(901) 683.3399memphisfca.orgfacebook.com/Memphis FCA

MINISTRY : FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETESExecutive Director: Larry ColeyYear Founded: 1954

MISSION STATEMENT:To break the destructive cycle of juvenile crime through Christ-centered intervention

2014 SUCCESS:JIFF has served over 750 youth, while maintaining a recidivism rate well below 40%. The national average is 85%. In the next 24 months we will graduate over 50 youth from our culinary program, all juvenile court offenders.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? JIFF is the only ministry in town working with 3rd time and above offenders, ages 12 to 18. We also have a culinary school for youth ages 16 to 24.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Give away Jesus to every youth that enters JIFF. Secure additional funding so JIFF can serve 300 youth. Partner with strategic organizations and individuals who can help our youth identify their dream and help them lay a plan to pursue.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Become a “Mentor for Life” member, saving a youth’s life in a 4 month volunteer program. Shoot hoops, play pool, or tutor youth. Join our Board to strategically plan for the future.

IFF (Juvenile Intervention & Faith-based Follow-up)254 S. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38126(901) 522.8502jiffyouth.orgfacebook.com/jiffmemphis

MINISTRY: JIFF – JUVENILE INTERVENTION & FAITH-BASED FOLLOW-UPExecutive Director: Richard GrahamYear Founded: 2003


MISSION STATEMENT:Educating and empowering women to choose and cherish life.

2014 SUCCESS:Visits by new patients, at-risk to abort, increased as much as 30% over the same time period last year and more than 700 babies were born to our clients.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? 4,500 babies are aborted in our county every year. Women’s lives are positively impacted and the lives of babies are saved through the work being done at Life Choices.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Increase life-affirming outcomes for our patients; strengthen our foundation of support in the community; implement a creative new program to speak directly to the youth in our community regarding sexual health.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Volunteer in one of these ways: Client Advocate, registered nurse, receptionist, helpline volunteer, church ambassador, administrative help, help with community events, support our fundraising efforts.

Life Choices5575 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 388.6262lifechoicesmemphis.orgfacebook.com/Life Choices of Memphis

MINISTRY: LIFE CHOICES OF MEMPHISExecutive Director: Sue Parker, CEO Year Founded: 1986

MISSION STATEMENT:To help build godly youth in under-resourcedneighborhoods by teaching them to love God, others and themselves. Our vision is to develop youth into spiritually strong, productive adults, positively impacting their families and neighborhoods.

2014 SUCCESS:MAM began Academic Diligence, a homework help program for elementary and middle school youth at seven MAM sites

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? We wish Memphis knew more about the incredible disciple-making being done by our staff/volunteers and how God is indeed changing the lives of our youth and families in urban Memphis.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2014? Our goals are to 1) increase more participation in our programs, 2) deepen relationships with more youth to engage them in joining disciple groups and 3) improve our Academic Diligence program to high school students.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Contact Angela Moses at (901) 244-8534 or [email protected]. Our volunteer program can meet both individual and group needs with flexible and concentrated commitments. MAM always needs homework help volunteers and coaches.

Memphis Athletic Ministries2107 Ball Road, Memphis, TN 38114(901) 744.6261mamsports.org

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS ATHLETIC MINISTRIES (MAM)Executive Director: Gib VestalYear Founded: 1998


MISSION STATEMENT:MCUTS’ mission is to provide affordable, accessible, Christ-centered theological education for the leaders in the urban context in order to transform Memphis and the Mid-South for the Kingdom of Christ.

2014 SUCCESS:MCUTS has established an educational partnership with Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which offers theological education at both undergraduate and graduate level. A midtown location provides on- site classrooms, and a study and commons area.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?

MCUTS students earn associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees from an accredited Christian university with an emphasis on ministry in the urban context. Classes meet once each week.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? To continue to increase enrollment, equip more church and ministry leaders, and to continue to be a community resource for urban ministry training.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?

Help us get the word out. Many of our students come from referrals, so it is a great help when our supporters tell friends and associates in the Mid-South about MCUTS.

Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies 1548 Poplar AvenueMemphis, TN 38104(901) 324.2014mcuts.orgfacebook.com/MemphisCUTS

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS CENTER FOR URBAN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MCUTS)Director: Robert A. Thompson, Jr.Year Founded: 2000

MISSION STATEMENT:Memphis Leadership Foundation seeks the shalom of the city by training, equipping, and encouraging urban leaders in Memphis as they develop ministries and programs that expand the gospel to men, women boys and girls in the heart of our city.

2014 SUCCESS: We have incubated or created over thirty ministries in the heart of Memphis and continue to provide administrative services and training for ministries and leaders throughout Memphis with combined budgets in excess of 20 million dollars.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Memphis should know that we build capacity and provide ‘back office’ support to inner city ministries, thus lowering overhead and enhancing grass roots ministries in Memphis’ most under resourced communities.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? 1.) enhance our administrative capacities in order to provide services to ten additional ministries; 2.) assist economic development ministries developsocial enterprises in order to empower those whoare economically challenged; 3.) enhance our two training programs: Transformational Giving and Urban Arrow Leadership Development program to impact 15- 20 new organizations.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? As an “intermediary organization” we can plug people into a variety of ministry opportunities, utilizing their skills in the most strategic manner.

Memphis Leadership Foundation1548 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104(901) 729.2931 memphisleadershipfoundation.orgfacebook.com/Memphis Leadership Foundation

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, INC Executive Director: Larry LloydYear Founded: 1986


MISSION STATEMENT: As a response to the gospel mandate to love our neighbors as ourselves, MTR will partner to provide students in Memphis neighborhoods with the same, or better, quality of education as is available to any student in Memphis by recruiting, training and supporting effective teachers within a Christian context.

2014 SUCCESS:For the third year in a row, MTR teachers were found to be highly effective in the classroom. The average TVAAS score for all MTR graduates within SCS was a level four (4), on a 1-5 scale.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?All students, as created in the image of God, have the ability to learn at high levels.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Expand MTRCamp to three locations: Cornerstone Prep; Kingsbury Elementary; and Hanley-Aspire Elementary. Invite 80 residents for our June 2015 entering residency class.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?Support our teachers at MTRGive.org (November, December, June, July) Volunteer with MTRReads ( [email protected])Volunteer with MTRCamp ([email protected])

Memphis Teacher Residency2181 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104(901) 937.4687memphistr.org

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS TEACHER RESIDENCYExecutive Director: Dr. Robin ScottYear Founded: 2009

MISSION STATEMENT:The faith-based solution for the drug epidemic.

2014 SUCCESS:Completed our brand new 15 bed Hope House Residential facility to help men transition successfully.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?It costs us $450,000 to put one serious drug addict through jail. That same amount could put 25 men through Memphis Teen Challenge.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?On January 1, 2015 we will open our brand new BAM Thrift Store on campus at 1380 Madison Avenue, the largest Thrift Store in Midtown!

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Donate items to our Thrift Store, clean out your garage or closet or attic. You can drop items off at 1380 Madison Avenue

Teen Challenge33 North ClevelandMemphis, TN 38104(901) 272.2308tcmemphis.orgfacebook.com/teenchallengememphis

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS TEEN CHALLENGE Executive Director: Jonathan LindbergYear Founded: 1972


MISSION STATEMENT:Memphis Union Mission glorifies God and makes disciples of Jesus Christ by ministering to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of men and women who are homeless or destitute.

2014 SUCCESS: Memphis Union Mission has been blessed to help several men and women graduate from its recovery programs. The Mission has also been able to take further steps that will enable it to expand its services to the community.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? That Memphis Union Mission is a comprehensive ministry that uses various services and programs to help men, women, and families rebuild their lives through the power of the Gospel.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? In 2015, Memphis Union Mission plans to take steps to expand its services to homeless women and children.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Memphis Union Mission is always looking for volunteers to help with various ministry and service opportunities. The Mission is also always in need of practical in-kind donations and financial donations.

Memphis Union MissionPO Box 330Memphis, TN 38101-0330(901) 526.8403MemphisUnionMission.org facebook.com/Memphis Union Mission

MINISTRY: MEMPHIS UNION MISSIONExecutive Director: D. Scott BjorkYear Founded: 1945

MISSION STATEMENT: The primary mission of the Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc., is to build stronger families and neighborhoods by providing the compassionate, Christ-centered ministries to those in need.

2014 SUCCESS: Through our neighborhood and site-based ministries, NCC served over 15,000 families. 63 students were actively in college after growing through our afterschool programs.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? NCC seeks to Engage the Heart Stabilize for Growth Empower People to find their Path Challenge People to Grow.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? NCC will continue our mission of holistically transforming the lives of our neighbors in need by effectively balancing our efforts to meet both the material and spiritual needs of our neighbors.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? By providing financial support to continue our service to those in need and by volunteering for Afterschool programs, Parent and Adult Education programs, and special events.

Neighborhood Christian Centers785 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38107(901) 881.6013ncclife.orgfacebook.com/nccincorporated

MINISTRY:NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTERS, INC. (NCC)Executive Director: Ephie JohnsonYear Founded: 1978


MISSION STATEMENT:To demonstrate Christ’s love to an under-resourced community by elevating and improving the quality of neighborhood life through empowerment and partnerships.

2014 SUCCESS:Formed new partnership with Boys & Girls Club, providing job training for our high school youth. Launched a new outreach, Angel Street Choir, providing voice lessons & performance opportunities to middle school girls.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?New buildings, and more importantly, new lives are being built in an area of Memphis that many people had written off as unsalvageable. Dedicated, caring individuals are making remarkable progress!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Expand our affordable housing program by building 4 new homes. Hire an additional youth worker, to impact more students on a deeper level.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?Volunteer their hearts, minds and time to in-school tutoring, afterschool reading programs, youth spiritual leadership and development programs, adult education and employment programs, daily senior citizen programs, sports, special activities.What you wish Memphis knew?

Oasis of Hope, Inc.8500 Walnut Grove Rd. Cordova, TN 38018(901) 527.0074www.oasis-of-hope.com

MINISTRY: OASIS OF HOPE, INC.Executive Director: Terry HoffYear Founded: 2003

MINISTRY: REPAIRING THE BREACHExecutive Director: Felecia WadeYear Founded: 2001

MISSION STATEMENT:To enlighten, empower and equip youth spiritually, socially and academically to become global leaders.

2014 SUCCESS: This summer alone over 50 children received salvation and gained a new relationship with Jesus! Repairing The Breach holds an annual summer camp program. Each summer we are blessed to be able to share the love of Jesus Christ to over 80 children.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? There is hope for today’s youth through Jesus Christ! Repairing The Breach is building a foundation for many generations through mentoring, academics and spiritual enrichment.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?To continue to reach children and families for Christ sharing the liberating truth of the gospel. To ensure 100% of youth who enroll in our ministry programs experience a personal relationship with Christ and excel in every areal of their lives.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Repairing the Breach is always in need of tutors, mentors, volunteer cooks, bus drivers, fundraisers and marketing/administrative help. Interested parties can contact us for opportunities to get involved at 901-745-8149 or contact our program director at [email protected]. Repairing The Breach is always looking for committed ministry partners.

Repairing the Breach2019 Ball Road, Memphis, TN 38114(901) 745.8149rtbmemphis.orgfacebook.com/RTBMemphis


MISSION STATEMENT:To be a Christian Discipleship Ministry to restore those trapped in sexual and relational sin through the power of Jesus Christ.

2013 SUCCESS:Through our video workshops, intensives, and individual counseling we have witnessed God restoring individuals and marriages from the devastation of sexual sin. We have also provided support and training for area churches in preparing them to deal with sexual sin within their congregations.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW?Sexual sin can be conquered if we are willing as a body of believers to be honest, empowered and equipped with God’s Truth and compassion.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? To provide a place where Christians can seek and find biblically based help and freedom from sexual sin. To provide churches with the material and training they need to deal with the plight of sexual sin within their congregations and community.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?We covet your prayers and financial support. We can provide speakers and teachers to come and address groups that want to learn more about defeating sexual sin.

Restoration Path PO Box 343418Bartlett, TN 38184(901) 751.2468 / (877) 320.5217 restorationpath.org facebook.com/Restoration Path

MINISTRY: RESTORATION PATHExecutive Director: David JonesYear Founded: 2012

MISSION STATEMENT:To glorify God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed through urban home repair camps.

2014 SUCCESS: SOS hosted 2,000 volunteers to make significant repairs to 50 homes in Binghampton and Orange Mound. SOS Builds, an after school discipleship and vocational training program, was launched for students of Lester Middle School.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? SOS Builds, an after school discipleship and vocational training program for students of Lester Middle School, is launching this year with the design, build and installation of a clubhouse in Binghampton.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?In 2015 SOS will host a total of 19 one-week mission camps, with students ranging from middle school to college, in partnership with homeowners in Binghampton and Orange Mound to provide critical home repair.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP?We have a variety of roles that we seek to fill with volunteers; please contact our office for more information. We would love your prayers for our ministry and neighborhoods.

Service Over Self 2505 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38112(901) 681.9044www.sosmemphis.orgfacebook.com/sosmemphis

MINISTRY: SERVICE OVER SELF (SOS)Director: Philip WalkleyYear Founded: 1986


MISSION STATEMENT:To Engage, Encourage, and Empower students in Memphis area through the love of Jesus Christ.

2014 SUCCESS: We served more than 800 students with just over 100 of those students having a mentoring relationship with an adult volunteer from the Memphis community.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? The city of Memphis will change with more adults getting involved with kids who need a positive, caring mentor.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015? Our goal is to increase the number of mentors engaged with students while training those volunteers to serve well.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Mentor a teenager, help an elementary student grow in literacy, or lead a bible study.

Streets MinistriesP.O. Box 4218Memphis, TN 38174-2181(901) 525.7380streetsministries.orgfacebook.com/Streets Ministries

MINISTRY: STREETS MINISTRIES, INC.Executive Director: Reggie DavisYear Founded: 1987

MINISTRY: SU CASA FAMILY MINISTRIESExecutive Director: Tim JewettYear Founded: 2008

MISSION STATEMENT:To glorify God and to advance His Kingdom by ministering to the spiritual, physical, and social needs of Hispanic residents in the Memphis area.

2014 SUCCESS: Success in ministry is effectively showing the love of Christ through ministering to the needs of the community. Blessing above and beyond that, is the Lord bringing those into a relationship with him.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? We wish Memphis knew that there are probably 100,000 people here who are from Latin American countries, many of them first generation immigrants.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Goals for this year are to solidify computer literacy courses and begin financial literacy class, teaching students biblical principles for managing money.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Praying, participating, and giving. Pray for just immigration laws, healing as many of whom come from dangerous and impoverished backgrounds. Participate by coming to do life with them whether through teaching English, computers or finance, or tutoring children.

Su Casa Family Ministries4899 Summer Ave. Suite 101 PMB 109Memphis, TN 38122(901) 320.9833sucasamemphis.org facebook.com/sucasamemphis


MISSION STATEMENT:Empowering the local Church to serve the most vulnerable.

2014 SUCCESS:Resettled over 200 refugees from 12 countries including Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Congo, and Sudan. Opened immigration legal services program, the only of its kind currently in Memphis. 175+ volunteers and 15+ churches actively engaged.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Memphis is more than black and white. TN has one of the top five fastest-growing immigrant populations. Jesus is bringing the nations to Memphis and they need the Gospel.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Devotion to prayer. Increase awareness of diversity in city. Resettle 250+ refugees. Develop new church partnerships and employers. Advocate for better healthcare coverage, educational support, and city accessibility for clientele.Expand immigration legal services.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Pray for internationals in Memphis. Form teams to walk alongside newly arrived families. Donate household items or school uniforms. Employ refugees. Adopt a people group living in Memphis.

World Relief Memphis 2181 Union AvenueMemphis, TN 38104(901) 341.0220worldreliefmemphis.orgfacebook.com/WRMemphis

MINISTRY: WARRIORS CENTER Executive Director: David VincentYear Founded: 1999

MINISTRY: WORLD RELIEF MEMPHISExecutive Director: Steve MosesYear Founded: 2012

MISSION STATEMENT:Warriors Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting men battling homelessness, substance abuse, or other life controlling problems. Motivated by the love of God, we meet needs such as shelter, food, clothing, rehabilitation, education, job training and mentorship.

2014 SUCCESS:59 men prayed to receive Christ, 22 men were baptized, and 10 men graduated our full “One Year Discipleship Program”. Our residents served in 148 community outreaches and participated in four mission trips around the globe.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? We wished that everyone could visit to see for themselves our impressive facilities and our unique program utilizing military structures. It is truly a special place where God is doing amazing things.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Warriors Center has a goal this year to build a chapel on the grounds of our property. Warriors Center also has a goal to send 12 program residents on foreign mission trips during 2015.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Transform a life by becoming a ministry partner by sponsoring a bed for a night ($35 per month), a week ($250 per month), or a month ($1,000 per month) or by becoming a “Mentor” for a Warriors Center program resident.

Warrior Center634 Semmes Street Memphis, TN 38111(901) 405.1298www.warriorscenter.orgfacebook.com/The Warriors Center


MINISTRY: Y-MOT, INC.Director: Patrick SimmonsYear Founded: 1996

MISSION STATEMENT: Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

2014 SUCCESS: Added 15 new volunteer leaders, most of whom are products of our Memphis Young Life ministry. Increased the number of students in our camp ministry by 15% over 2013. We added ministry at White Station Middle School.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? We minister to kids with disabilities (Capernaum Young Life) and Teen Moms (YoungLives) in Memphis. We have 75 volunteers building relationships and mentoring with teens from 17 middle & high schools in Memphis.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?Begin Young Life & YoungLives (YL for teen moms) ministry at Douglass High and Southwind High. Partner with Operation Hope for YoungLives ministry at Sheffield High. Grow volunteer leader base by 25.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Volunteer Leaders – serve on one of our school teams, building relationships and mentoring teens. YoungLives – mentor or teach life skills classes to teen moms. Adopt a school team and care for the ministry at that school.

Memphis Urban Young Life658 Colonial Rd. Memphis, TN 38117(901) 820.0760 memphis.younglife.orgfacebook.com/Young Life Memphis

MINISTRY: YOUNG LIFE MEMPHISExecutive Director: Joel Scoggins Year Founded: 1943

MISSION STATEMENT: To empower urban youth and their families spiritually, mentally and physically by promoting and developing overall health and wellness.

2014 SUCCESS: Our “Get Fit-Stay Fit” program trained over 100 youth and volunteers to eat healthier and walk/run over 4 miles a week. 100% exercise more often, 88% changed eating habits, 91% complete training and 66% report a change in their family’s fitness habits.

WHAT YOU WISH MEMPHIS KNEW? Organizations such as Y-MOT, INC. who are serving local communities could make a greater impact with the help of more resources and volunteers.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?To further build capacity in our target community by developing a walking trail and community resource center in our neighborhood.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND HELP? Volunteer Opportunities: Bible Study leader, Van monitor, Food service, Physical Fitness Trainer, Tutor, Volleyball Coach, Land Clean-up projects.

Y-MOT, INC. P.O. Box 901373Memphis, TN 38190(901) 878.3555y-motoutreachministries.org facebook.com/ymot.inc


Advance Memphis

AGAPE Child & Family Services

Bethany Christian Services

Binghampton Christian Academy

Binghampton Development Corporation

Birthright of Memphis

Calvary Rescue Mission

Campus Outreach

Citizens for Community Values

Center for Religious Expression

Child Evangelism

Christ Community Health Services

Creative Life

Downline Ministries

Families Matter

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

JIFF

Life Choices of Memphis

Memphis Athletic Ministries

Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies

Memphis Leadership Foundation

Memphis Teachers Residency

Memphis Teen Challenge

Memphis Union Mission

Neighborhood Christian Centers

Oasis of Hope

Repairing the Breach

Restoration Path

Service Over Self

Streets Ministries

Su Casa

Warriors Center

World Relief

Y-MOT

Young Life

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