Starting Over Workshops

Lives Are Changing!
With deep gratitude, we’re witnessing God do what only He can do—transform lives through the hope of Jesus Christ. In the past six months, more than 60 men were baptized at Fremont Correctional Facility. Each one represents a life being restored, a future being rewritten.

Here in Colorado, our on-site Starting Over on the Inside workshops continue to grow, with 1,545 graduates across multiple facilities—and more workshops scheduled in the months ahead.

A Growing National Impact
Since launching our tablet-based program in July 2024, God has opened doors far beyond what we imagined:

Over 72,500 incarcerated men and women have completed the program, with 53,495 in English and 19,100 in Spanish

Thousands are hearing the gospel—many for the very first time
Participants engage at their own pace, completing lessons that lead to real, lasting change.

These aren’t just numbers. They are men and women finding hope in Christ, rebuilding their lives, and preparing to return to their families and communities with a new foundation.

We’re also expanding our reach through a partnership with Prison Alliance, integrating ongoing discipleship into our tablet program—ensuring that transformation doesn’t stop at completion, but continues long after.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re praying for:

•More lives transformed through workshops and the tablet program
•Families restored as loved ones experience real change
•Increased financial support to expand into more facilities
•New partnerships to reach even more inmates

Would you consider joining us—through prayer or financial support—to bring hope where it’s needed most?

👉 Learn more: https://startingoverworkshops.com

“Remember those in prison as if you were together with them. Hebrews 13:3
Mark

When Your Dream Seems Impossible
We all have dreams for ourselves and for others. Sometimes, those dreams can feel unattainable or even impossible. Many of us have aspirations for our lives, but what exactly are these dreams about, and for whom do we hold them? Our lives will leave an impact, whether it is positive or negative.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. Most Americans are familiar with him through his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. This speech is one of the most recognized in U.S. history, second only to Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 “Gettysburg Address.”

Years before his iconic speech, King was already committed to his calling. He dedicated himself fully, enduring hardship, name-calling, and threats. His dream transcended his individual desires; it was much larger than himself.

In a heartfelt prayer, he confessed, “Lord, I must confess that I’m weak now, and I’m losing my courage. It seemed I heard a voice saying, Martin Luther, stand for righteousness. Stand up for justice. And lo, I will be with you always, even until the end of the world. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone.”

Just three nights later, a bomb exploded on his front porch. Although his family escaped unharmed, King pressed forward with unwavering determination. He admitted his weariness in his work, stating,
“I am tired of the threat of death. I want to live; I don’t want to be a martyr. There are times I doubt if I’ll make it through. I’m tired of getting hit, beaten, and tired of going to jail. But the important thing is not how tired I am; the important thing is to eliminate the conditions that lead us to march.”

In his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” addressed to local pastors, he expressed his commitment to justice: “I am in Birmingham because injustice is here. I am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own hometown. Like Paul, I must constantly respond to the Macedonian call for aid.”

He posed a profound question, “How long will it take?” He answered himself with hope: “However difficult or frustrating the hour, it will not be long. Not long, because no lie can live forever. How long? Not long, because you reap what you sow. How long?

Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. How long? Not long, because my eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord…”

The night before his assassination, King shared these resonant words: “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. But I’m not concerned about that now.

I just want to do God’s will… I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will reach the promised land. So, I’m happy tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. My eyes have seen the coming of the Lord.”

While King’s eloquent speeches and passionate endurance inspired millions, it was his firm foundation in the Christian gospel that motivated him to inspire others. He persevered through doubt, exhaustion, and danger because his hope was deeply rooted in Christian faith.

Neither should you give up. If you feel discouraged, remember that you are not alone. The true King of the universe offers you enduring hope today and forever. While things may be out of your control, they are not out of His. Hold on! He is with you, and He will see you through to the Promised Land!