Programs
Education
Educating Church Congregants on ways to better serve those people impacted by the Criminal Justice System is vital. 4Cs has Trained other Churches on ways they can effectively get involved.
Some of those Educational Efforts included Presentations on:
Angel Tree
Pen Pal
Legislative Affairs
AISD School Mentors
Jail/ Prison Ministry
Extend Assistance to the Incarcerated
Christian Churches Collaborating for Change, Inc. provides many forms of assistance to the current and formerly incarcerated, through their local Church Ministries
As men and women prepare to leave prison and return to their communities, they are often left without the assurance of housing, employment, a church home, or support from family or a Christian community.
Help is needed beyond the confines of prison to assist them in reintegrating
Building Relationships
Through our various Church Auxiliaries we are able to serve our community and reach those in need through various Services and Ministries including:
- Mentorships with schools serving and assisting children whose parents are incarcerated
- Classes and Services at the Austin Transitional Center(ATC) including Church Worship, 12 Step Christianity Classes, Christian Arts and Crafts Classes and Clothing Donations
- Travis County Correctional Complex (Del Valle Jail) Community Resource Village Program Class Studies. Topics discussed and taught include: The Plan of Salvation, How to Handle Anger, Forgiveness, Single-Minded for God’s Purpose and a Spiritual Gift Assessment
Using a multi-tiered approach we seek to engage those affected by the Criminal Justice System and share and teach”Everlasting” lessons, knowledge and a Christian foundation in order help people make better decisions. We seek to help them build a relationships with Jesus Christ and then others. – Matthew 22:37
Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all the heart, and with all the soul, and with all the mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”. – Matthew 22: 37-39
And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. – Deuteronomy 8:18
BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Deuteronomy 5:33
PROSPERITY
He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:27
RANDOM BIBLE VERSE
The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.
Job 37:23
