A Game of Hope

Please watch this video below that was about the game of a lifetime that brought hope to hurting youth. This year I have been asked and feel honored to be speaking at both Faith Christian School and Gainesville State school in Texas. I will be sharing a message on “Becoming a Champion in Life” It [...]

A MOTHER’S THANKS

Spreading Christ’s love to incarcerated youth is the heart of the ATP ministry.  The letter below is from a mother of a boy who is incarcerated at a juvenile detention facility that I visited recently.  I have changed his name to Mark to protect his privacy.  Receiving letters like this help us to know that [...]

OVERCOME TO BE A DISCIPLE

I give my testimony to young people all over the country. I have a real heart for those who are locked-up. Why? Because they could have been me. Did you know that 85% of the kids in juvenile detention facilities are boys? So inevitably most of our ministry is focused on reaching out to these [...]

HE WAS TOLD HE WAS EVIL

We received a letter in the mail the other day from a young man we met a couple of weeks ago. His letter was so touching that both Eileen and I were moved to tears. You see he is a repeat offender, locked up at Orange County Juvenile Detention Center. And like many young men [...]

FROM HATE TO A HUG

This past week, I shared with about 100 youth in two facilities. I was able to share the Gospel and my story and even show my opening video, but they did not want any open responses from kids so that was hard. I was allowed to fully share Christ as my hope and savior and [...]

PUSHING BACK THE DARKNESS

Campaign Summary This year has been extraordinary. We faced great challenges and God was faithful every step of the way. Here are a few of the major moments in 2008 and our goals for 2009. Thank you for your prayers and support. 2008 Milestones. 1. Relocated from Texas to California. In early 2008, we completed [...]