18 Nov A Hot Meal. A Warm Prayer. A Changed Life.
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A little over a year ago, Hayley walked into our Daily Bread breakfast exhausted, dirty, and clearly battling addiction. Her face and hands told the story of someone barely surviving. Her thoughts were scattered, and it was hard to tell whether she was fighting addiction, mental illness, or both. But one thing was unmistakable—God put her on our hearts.
So we began praying for her every morning.
Whenever she came in, I’d tell her, “I prayed for you today.” At first, she barely responded. But slowly—quietly—something started to change. She softened. She opened up. Hope began to flicker.
One Friday, I invited her to chapel. Not only did she come—she stayed. And when I offered the invitation to receive Christ, Hayley raised her hand.
A month later, she returned with news that brought our team to tears: she had been sober for 30 days and was entering sober living that very day. Before we could pray for her, she prayed first—thanking God for His mercy and for the people at Christ’s Body who walked with her even when she couldn’t walk on her own.
This is why we serve meals.
This is why we open our doors every morning.
Every plate of food makes space for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We meet physical needs so we can speak to eternal ones.
We serve breakfast so we can share the Bread of Life.
And as we approach Giving Tuesday and the end of the year, I’m asking for your help. Your tax-deductible year-end gift directly fuels meals, clothing, showers, pastoral care, and Gospel-centered discipleship for hundreds every week.
Here’s what your gift can provide:
- $50 provides 14 meals
- $100 provides 28 meals
- $250 provides 71 meals
- $500 provides 142 meals
- $1,000 provides 285 meals
Every meal is a moment of dignity.
Every meal opens a Gospel conversation.
Every meal helps another Hayley find hope.
Between now and December 31, your generosity determines how many people we can serve, love, pray for, and introduce to Jesus this winter. Would you prayerfully consider a special year-end gift today?
Give securely at ChristsBody.org/donate or by using the enclosed envelope.
Thank you for helping us share the love—and the truth—of Jesus Christ with Denver’s most vulnerable. We could not do this without you.
With deep gratitude,
Dr. Jim Copeland
Executive Director
Christ’s Body Ministries
Dr. Jim Copeland
Dr. Jim Copeland serves as a business coach to executives and organizations such as Promise Keepers, CORE Leadership, Life of Valor Men's Ministry, Christ's Body Ministries among others. Dr. Copeland served as the International Director of Journey Corps and Director of Recruitment for WorldVenture, Vice President of Operations for Dare 2 Share Ministries, Vice President of U.S. for Emerging Young Leaders, and seven years with Promise Keepers, where he served as Vice President of US and International Ministries.
Dr. Copeland has served on the Board of Directors for international ministries in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Jim has launched ministries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, ministering in more than 30 countries worldwide. Jim is a popular speaker worldwide on a wide variety of topics including Men’s Ministry, Fathering, Discovering Your Destiny and Leadership.
Dr. Copeland has also held executive positions in advertising, marketing, and church growth organizations. His research, in the area of evangelism and leadership, includes several national surveys, international research on the condition of men and the church, and articles. He is the co-author of Men’s Ministry, Every Man Ministering, 1994, and Women’s Ministry, A Model for Mobilizing and Equipping Women for Ministry, 1994.
Dr. Copeland planted two churches and also served in five churches for over 30 years and currently serves as an Elder in his church in Colorado. His education includes a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in ministry.
Jim resides in Westminster, Colorado, with his wife Denise and has two sons: James (married to Kelly and serves the citizens of Albuquerque as a Fire Fighter) and Sterling (married and pastors at Christ Body Ministries, serving the homeless community of Denver).
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