Chaplaincy

the vision

We serve two focus groups with the same heart—Volunteers and Youth.

Each group needs a unique approach—but together, we move toward the same mission:

To see young people walk from rebellion to redemption through a relationship with Jesus.

THE youth

To encourage, equip, & empower youth to know Jesus, discover their identity, and walk in freedom.

From rebellion to redemption.

The Volunteers

To equip, encourage, empower, deploy, and replicate disciple-makers who will carry the hope of Jesus into places others won’t go.

Biblical Support:

Ephesians 4:12 – "To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ."
2 Timothy 2:2 – "What you have heard from me... entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also."
Isaiah 6:8 – "Here I am. Send me!"

Barna & Culture Notes:

65% of Gen Z say they want mentors who are real, relatable, and available.
Volunteers are not just helpers—they are disciple-makers and culture-setters.
Volunteers shape the spiritual temperature through consistency, authenticity, and showing up when it matters most.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Volunteers are not just showing up—they’re being sent.
Equip. Empower. Replicate.

Impact Stories

Franco's Story

MEET FRANCO, When you first meet him, you can’t help but notice his infectious smile and child‑like energy. But once you get to know him, you realize he’s had a challenging childhood: a mom battling mental health issues, verbal abuse,...
Deshaun's Story

MEET DESHAUN, He’s close to his release date and wants a different future; one that breaks his family’s old patterns. He talks about building something real and leaving the street stuff behind. In his words, he wants to “build an...
Leo's Story

MEET LEO, Leo was 17 when he got arrested. He spent over two years in a high-security juvenile hall. By the time we met him, he was one of the oldest. He felt tired, frustrated, and stuck. Through Modern Abolition’s...