12 Aug The Streets Don’t Take Summers Off — Neither Can We
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The summer months at Christ’s Body Ministries have been both full of life and full of challenges. Every day, God is doing incredible things through this ministry—feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, and sharing the hope of Jesus on Denver’s streets.
Here at Daily Bread and through our mobile outreach, our team is in constant motion. We’ve expanded to twice-weekly men’s Bible studies, alongside a thriving women’s Bible study and Men’s Round Table gatherings. Our residential and core programs are seeing lives transformed—people stepping out of homelessness and into stability, faith, and purpose.
But summer is our toughest season financially. Giving dips, while the need stays high. That’s why earlier this year, we launched our “50 @ 5K” Challenge—a bold goal to rally 50 people who can each give $5,000.
So far, 19 incredible partners have stepped up, bringing us closer to the finish line. Their generosity is not just keeping the doors open—it’s keeping the showers running, the Bible studies going, the mobile outreach fueled, and the hope of the Gospel alive for hundreds every week.
Still, we have work to do. Equipment breaks. Buildings need repairs. We recently replaced a washer and dryer and still face costly repairs ahead. And one of these days, we’d love to finally repaint our building and shed the “ugly pig” reputation in the neighborhood.
We Need You on the Front Lines
If God has blessed you with the ability to give $5,000, would you prayerfully consider joining our “50 @ 5K” team? Your gift will not only help us survive the summer slump—it will propel us into fall with the strength and resources to serve even more people in Jesus’ name.
And if $5,000 isn’t possible, please consider becoming one of our Heroes of Hope by joining as a monthly donor. Steady monthly gifts help us weather the lean seasons and keep ministry going strong all year long.
📅 Mark your calendars:
Open House – This Friday: Come take a tour, meet our team, and see ministry in action.
Dinner & Concert – October 3rd with Biff Gore: Celebrate stories of hope and transformation with us!
The streets of Denver are our mission field. Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep loving well. Let’s finish summer strong—together.
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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