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Upcoming Events   Overcomers Recovery Group Haltom City, Texas March 29 - 29, 2012 More>> Vencedores (Overcomers) Recovery Group in Spanish North Richland Hills, Texas March 30 - April 29, 2012 More>> Overcomers Recovery Group Fort Worth, Texas April 1 - 1, 2012 More>> School for Correctional Ministries - Online Courses Wheaton, Illinois August 23 - December 10, 2010 More>> COPE 2010 Midwest Conference & Retreat Warrenton, Missouri October 6 - 8, 2010 More>> 9th Annual National Prisoner Reetry Conference Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 7 - 10, 2010 More>> Jesus Inside Prison Ministry Annual Banquet Urbana, Illinois October 14, 2010 More>> Jesus Inside Prison Ministry Nigerian Prison Invasion Lago, December 8 - 16, 2010 More>>   Conferences, Courses, Testimonies, Offers and Other Cool Stuff -- *COPE is not responsible for content of resources other than our own. 2010 NE Regional Conference CD Order From Print and mail order form for Buffalo, New York Regional Conference, May 2010. COPE 2010 Midwest Conference & Retreat Registration Form COPE's Midwest Conference & Retreat will provide an opportunity for you to take a break from the hectic pace of life; rest in the presence of the Lord; fellowship with others in Christian service and learn about various aspects of criminal justice ministry. See events page for more details and conference brochure. Financial Management Help Desk FREE - As a benefit of COPE membership, you are entitled to use this free service to submit questions on US financial management, accounting and compliance issues involving your member organization. Bible 101 - a Bible overview course A free online 11-hour course that will help you grasp the message of the Bible. Course includes visual aids, footage shot on location in Biblical lands and animated graphics with classroom style instruction. This course takes the individual events of the Bible and chronologically ties them together into one universal drama. Bibles by the Case BIBLES BY THE CASE specializes in case quantities of bibles for churches & groups. LOWEST PRICES & FREE SHIPPING everyday! By partnering directly with publishers, we're able to provide the lowest prices anywhere. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Upbeat, humorous, practical, 13-week, this faith-based program provides tools and skills needed to manage money successfully. A special reduced rate for use in correctional facilities, the $17 per inmate charge (cost of workbook) includes a lifetime membership to attend (with spouse) the class at a church when they get out. No volunteer or staff training required; inmates use workbook while Dave teaches the lessons on DVD's. Discount Dental and Health Plans COPE member, Rocco Morelli, Rocco Morelli Ministries International, can help you access affordable dental, vision, prescription and chiropractic programs for your entire household. Free Bible Correspondences Courses for Inmates and their Families ECS Ministries offers correspondence courses completely free of charge (no strings attached) to any inmate in North America including all mailing costs. ECS offers over 70 courses in English and nearly 40 in Spanish. Gifts of Freedom Series This book series is for those in prison who, while confined physically, can find freedom in their hearts. But prisons aren't the only place holding captives. Millions of people are held captive by addiction, feelings of loneliness, guilt or sorrow; even a lack of purpose. God gives the gift of freedom. But we must do more than receive the gifts; we must unwrap them and use them. I am Second I Am Second is a movement where significance in life is a shared value among people of all kinds. It is designed to help people discover their purpose in life. Have you discovered yours? Juvenile Justice Ministries Concentratoin and Certificate Program This six-course intensive program is the first of its kind, offering a certificate or seminary concentration in Juvenile Justice Ministries. The focus of this program emphasizes understanding juvenile offenders and ministering within the juvenile justice system and in re-entry to the community. (Straight Ahead Ministries and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) MegaVoice Players Used for the blind, infirmed and illiterate, these players are also used for many types of audio communication such as HIV/AIDs education and prevention. As many cultures prefer learning or exchanging information orally, MegaVoice provides audio tools with messages contextualized for these cultures. Need Him Why am I here? How do I beat this loneliness? What makes my life so hard? Where is that one special relationship? We've all asked such questions. Perhaps you're struggling with one now. If not, it's likely you will again. So where are the answers? Nothing's too Hard for God You've seen the ads. Now hear the whole story. Forgiveness, Relationship, Illness, Fear, Finances, Loss, Addiction. Call 1-800-4-PRAYER. PrisonMail Stay in Touch! Stay connected with your loved one in jail! We make staying in touch with an inmate as easy as writing an email. PrisonMail is designed for just one, a few, or even many people to stay in touch with an inmate at one low monthly price. Ministries -- *COPE is not responsible for content of resources other than our own. Billy Graham Center: Institute for Prison Ministries Includes links to resources for prison ministry, inmates and training materials. Broken Yoke Serves as a resource for those incarcerated for sexual abuse as well as for family, friends and others who minister to them. Newsletter INTO THE LIGHT available. Covenant with Christ International Founded to preach the Gospel, make disciples and see God set captives free, this ministry is available to minister in churches and at conferences and events. Deaf Prison Ministries Network An informal network of individuals and churches who desire to work together and minister to deaf people who are directly or indirectly affected by crime, including organizations in the restorative process, according to Christian principals. Desert Waters Correctional Outreach Desert Waters is a nonprofit corporation with the mission to increase the occupational, personal and family well-being of all correctional staff and personnel. A 24/7 hotline, the Corrections Ventline™, is anonymous and confidential. ExOffenderReentry.com Provides a wide range of practical resources serving the correctional and re-entry communities. This site brings together resources for finding jobs and dealing with many of today's challenging re-entry and correctional issues. Hepatitis C/HIV Midwest Outreach Under the auspices of the Sola 5 Outreach, HEP C/HIV Midwest Outreach makes available free Hep C, HIV and STD testing, training and phone counseling for ministries serving ex-offenders and their families. Free HAV/HBV adult immunizations. This is a donation-driven ministry. Hope for the Heart Jail & Prison Ministers and Chaplains use Hope for the Heart’s Biblical Counseling Keys to help inmates and others resolve core issues and experience a lasting change. International Network of Prison Ministries The purpose of this website is to bring under one Internet roof all prison ministries involved in crime prevention and in the rehabilitiation through the Word of God worldwide. Mercy Heart Mercy Heart assists families and children of inmates through and beyond the transitions of incarceration toward mental, emotional, material and spiritual well-being. Mercy Heart is also a place where the ex-offender can successfully navigate re-entry back into their community; and reconnect with their family through counseling and other community-based resources. Mothers Against Methamphetamine - MAMa Study guides and pamphlets at no charge for prison and jail ministries. Materials available include Crystal Meth: They Call It Ice, and Power over Addiction workbook and video. New Name Ministries This ministry offers residential reentry for sex offenders only and assistance in starting sex offender only aftercare programs. They also offer presentations and consultation to churches on working with sex offenders in the church (policies and procedures) as well as informational presentations on "Sex Offender Sense." Oil of Joy for Mourning International Oil of Joy for Mourning trains, equips and develops leadership for abortion recovery ministry in prisons. Overcomers Recovery Support Program A spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling problems based on the 90-day recovery workbook, A DAILY CHOICE, OVERCOMING LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS. Prison Fellowship Inmate & Inmate Family Resources Shapes Mentoring Program Shapes provides mentors to the children of inmates in Southwest Missouri. SOON A 1-page evangelistic paper in easy-English and a range of other languages, primarily aimed at those who speak English as a second language. It is distributed worldwide by post. Straight Ahead Ministries Resources for those in juvenile justice ministry. Uniting Nationalities Institutionalized Uniting Nationalities Institutionalized provides Christian literature to California prisons and clothing and resource lists to ex-offenders upon their re-entry into society. Walter Hoving Home The Walter Hoving Home is a non-profit, faith-based residential program for women 18 years and older who have been involved in drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and other life-controlling problems including incarceration. Locations in New York, California and Las Vegas. Winner's Circle Juvenile Mentoring Program A ministry for at-risk youth including those in the juvenile justice system. The aim of our faith-based and secular programs is to introduce kids to faith in Christ. Based in Huntsville, TX, we work with 30+ courts in East Texas and the Brazos Valley. Contact us for details on becoming an affiliate chapter. World Missionary Press An interdenominational faith ministry producing 48-page topical Scripture booklets in 319 languages, plus Bible study booklets and New Testaments for FREE worldwide distribution as the Lord enables. Nonprofit and Organizational Resources -- *COPE is not responsible for content of resources other than our own. GuideStar GuideStar is the most complete source of information about U.S. nonprofits available. Independent Sector Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. Innovation for Compassion The FBCI signifies a shift in the way government works to address human needs, moving away from large, impersonal programs and toward innovative solutions built within local communities. These innovative programs aim to provide services that are personal, compassionate, and in the spirit of neighbor serving neighbor. They are designed to enable Federal and State government to partner with faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs), capitalizing on their strengths and knowledge of their communities and clients and building their capacity to compassionately meet the needs of their communities. National Center for Charitable Statistices The National Center for Charitable Statistics is the national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. People Raising A complete suite of tools designed to reduce the fear and time it takes to raise needed funds and is Biblical, Practical and Effective. Free monthly email newsletter available. Tax Information for Charities and Nonprofits Internal Revenue website providing tax information for charities and other nonprofit organizations. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The CFDA provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line Tracking volunteer time: sounds like another chore? Actually it can help you meet match requirements, improve your financial statement presentations, and reduce liability. Government Offices -- *COPE is not responsible for content of resources other than our own. SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US Department of Health and Human Services) United States and Canada Department of Corrections Section Website lists the Departments of Corrections and related Law Enforcement Agencies in the US and Canada. United States Department of Criminal Justice United States Federal Bureau of Prisons United States Sentencing Commission Resources -- *COPE is not responsible for content of resources other than our own. Bible Gateway Read and research Scripture online in the language or translation of your choice! Find and compare Scripture passages based on keywords, phrases or scripture reference.

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