18 May A Season of Growth — and a Call to Action
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A Season of Growth — and a Call to Action
Jim Copeland here—Executive Director at Christ’s Body Ministries. I just wanted to give you a quick and heartfelt update about what’s going on around here. The truth is, God is doing something powerful—and we’re inviting you to be a part of it.
Let’s start with some amazing news:
We’ve now house 11 men in our Residential Program—the most we’ve ever had at any time in our history. This isn’t just a number. These are lives being discipled, stabilized, dignity being restored, and hope being reignited. We’ve never had more than four or five men housed at a time before… but we’re maxed out now.
And here’s the tension: There’s a waiting list.
Men who want to come off the streets and into a safe, healing Christian community—are waiting. We’re actively praying and pursuing a solution. One exciting possibility is the chance to purchase a row house just down the alley from our current space. It would open up more beds and more hope. The cost? About $450,000—well beyond what we have, but not beyond what God can provide.
That’s just the beginning.
Last week, we served more than 2,100 meals—from this little kitchen in Denver. We’re dreaming bigger: two outreach teams going out every day and expanding our hours at Daily Bread to serve lunch as well as breakfast. That means we need more food, more volunteers, and yes—more monthly support.
Which brings me to something important:
If you’re one of the 1,000 plus individuals getting this newsletter, thank you for being on this journey with us. But only about 300 of you currently give financially to support our ministry to the “least of these.” To the other 700—would you prayerfully consider a monthly gift? Even $10 a month could make a massive difference. If just half of you said yes today, we could expand housing, serve more meals, and reach more people with the love of Jesus.
This isn’t about guilt. It’s about invitation.
Invitation into something real, raw, and full of life. A chance to put your faith into action. To be part of a ministry that doesn’t just talk about Jesus—we feed, clothe, shower, house, and share the gospel… with the people the world tries to forget.
Please pray with us. Serve with us. And if you’re able—give today!
Jim Copeland
Dr. Jim Copeland serves as Executive Director at Christ’s Body Ministries. Dr. Copeland served as the CEO at TrueNorth Leadership, Conference Ministries International, Excel Leaders and International Director of Journey Corps, Director of Recruitment for WorldVenture, Vice President of Operations for Dare 2 Share Ministries, Vice President of U.S. for Emerging Young Leaders, and eight 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 80 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 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 served in five churches for over 30 years. 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 & Paramedic) and Sterling (married and pastors at Christ Body Ministries). They also have three Grandsons Boyce, Everett, and Turner.
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