CMCA 2024 Summit Recordings & Powerpoints
Scripture Engagement Seminar
“Engaging with Scripture, ever since I was a boy, has been the most powerful and consistent catalyst for spiritual growth that I’ve experienced. It is as I meet and know God in his Word that I’m inspired to participate fully in his Kingdom.”
Dr. Phil Collins
Executive Director, Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement
Lifeway Research: Churchgoer Views of Prison Ministry
Dr. Karen Swanson
Director, Correctional Ministries Institute
Summit Workshops: Video Recordings & Powerpoints
Workshop Session 1
Friday May 17, 1:30-3:00pm
Don Caballero– Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
James Kirkland—Christian Chaplain Education and Endorsement
David Phillips— Guiding Stars: Effective Strategies in Christian Mentorship
Will Riddle/Elizabeth Blaylock–Using Data to Build Your Ministry
Nick Robbins and Brenda Stringfellow–Alternative Programming Instead of Incarceration
Carey Sturgeon–Effective Support for Individuals who Have Sexually Offended
John Thomas and Frank Eyerman– Landmines Upon Release
Robert Vann–A Biblical Cognitive Approach to Understanding and Addressing Addiction
Workshop Session 2
Friday May 17, 3:30-5:00pm
Jerry Blassingame, Chris Pritchard–Reentry Simulation (3:15-5:00pm)
Kevin Eastway–Faithful Friendship: Fundraising from the Heart
Tammy Fisher, Lindsey Horvatich, Jenny Brodnax–Embracing Family Members in Recovery: Keeping your Sanity through your Loved Ones’ Incarceration and Return
Ilinda Jackson and Dan Odean–Facilitating Multi-faith Ministry
Kimberly Mackall and Violet Ford–Strategic Planning for Organizational Effectiveness
Paul Nielsen–Preaching Behind the Bars
Workshop Session 3
Saturday May 18, 10:30-12:00pm
Jason and Joya Calloway–Transitioning From Prison to a Life of Purpose
Howie Close–Leading from the Bottom Up: Empowering the Incarcerated to Change their Culture
Vance Drum and Johnny Frambo–Mentoring for Successful Reentry in a Challenging Time
Meagan Gillan–Understanding Trauma’s Role for the Incarcerated
Rodney and Tolliny Rankins–28 Pitfalls of a Man
Gabby Reed–Prison: A Place the Entire Church can Serve
Karen Swanson–How Normal Ordinary Responsible People (N.O.R.P.s) can Connect with Justice-Involved People
Mark Vander Meer & Greg Chandler–How to Fight Stigma and Restore Returning Citizens
Workshop Session 4
Saturday May 18, 1:15-2:45pm
Charles Anderson—A Holistic Approach for Returning Citizens
Dwight Anderson–Ministry with Correctional Officers
Jerry Blassingame–Nuts and Bolts of Running a Non-Profit
Chelsea Friske–Levers of Change for Justice that Restores
Rick Johnson–How to Process Childhood Trauma
Erika Mariglia, Patrick Nelson, Heather Bunting–The Journey: Trauma, Addiction, Recovery and the Bible
Tina Washington–Reentry Ready: Preparing Those Returning Home and Volunteers for Success