The Call to Reconcile, Restore & Rebuild
Inspired by Isaiah 58:12, we are called to “Rebuild the Ancient Ruins.” To be “Repairers of The Breach,” and “Restorers of Streets to Dwell In.”We don’t just visit those in prison; we build a bridge that leads them into biblically-grounded, Spirit-led communities where they are celebrated instead of tolerated. Our mission is to ensure every returning citizen is equipped to live as a full member of the Body of Christ.
Our Ministry Pillars & What We Do
Church Partnership & Education
Preparing local congregations to authentically welcome and disciple returning citizens through specialized training.
Bridge-Walking Discipleship
Providing dedicated mentors who walk alongside inmates from the day of release into a life of calling, community, and service to God and others.
Kingdom Citizenship & Dignity
Empowering individuals to move beyond their past, finding true belonging and identity in a Spirit-filled family who celebrates them and what God has done.
Real Stories of Restoration
"The idea of finding my first community as I was approaching my release date was full of a lot of thoughts and emotions. I was led to Garden City Church where I was immediately received, celebrated, and supported. I was given the opportunity to participate in a leadership program and can say I currently serve in volunteer leadership in the church. I have received such restoration from the hands of the Church since I have been released. I am a living testimony of the necessity of the Church in the lives of individuals post incarceration."
Steven Cummins, Formerly Incarcerated
"5812 is a ministry close to my and Garden City's heart, being forged by Steven who is a pillar in our congregation, and it has radically shifted how we view our mission to the marginalized. We no longer just 'reach' the incarcerated; we have become a family that welcomes them home, proving that the local church is the ultimate bridge to a restored life."
Gerald Murphy, Pastor
"After years of witnessing the spark of transformation inside the walls, I’ve seen too many of those sparks extinguished by a lack of support on the outside. 5812 Ministries is the vital missing piece, ensuring that the work started in a cell is celebrated and sustained in a community of grace."
Dwight, Prison Ministry Volunteer
