There are three primary objectives:

1) to provide training in skills that eqip people to live and work;

2) to provide physical and spiritual sustenance;

3) to provide a beacon of hope in the community.

As Christians, we are taught to help those in need. Glory to God Ministries is built upon the Scriptural admonition of Jesus Christ that “as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40). In today's urban environment, many negative influences interfere with the opportunity for people to realize their potential. Glory to God ministries strives to help people physically, vocationally and spiritually.

The multi-faceted work of the ministry centers in and around the Nurture House, a transitional home for men seeking to live a Christian life after incarceration. The house offers physical shelter--a vital refuge from the influences that contributed to their earlier difficulties--and fellowship among men of similar aspiration. Vocational assistance is given in the form of computer classes, which have been offered to residents and neighbors since the program's inception. Spiritual development is nurtured through Bible study, worship, prayer, and Christian fellowship.

The Nurture House accommodates up to seven men, each committing to a six-month residence covenant; a second six-month term may be offered by vote of the board. We have been privilege to have men come through the Nurture House, return to their families, pursue careers, and continue in the Gospel ministry.

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