Subject: 🇺🇸 CA Jail Outreach Monthly Newsletter - Inspiring Change, May Edition, Volume 5

We've had an incredible month! We’re excited to share some blessings and upcoming projects with you. Look at the map showing where we’re impacting, including support for inmates and their families.

Jail Outreach Efforts Show Promising Start to the Year

Our dedicated jail outreach team worked hard during the first four months of the year, connecting with individuals and families impacted by incarceration. From January through April, the team sent 203 emails and conducted 73 video conferences, ensuring consistent communication and support.

In-person efforts have also been a key component, with 19 visits to jails and 25 instances of family visits or help facilitated. Furthermore, our commitment to spiritual guidance is reflected in the 9 inmates who participated in discipleship programs, leading to 26 reported salvations.

These figures represent a strong start to our outreach goals for the year, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in the coming months. Here’s how we are achieving our goals and a glimpse of what we are working on: See below

Please keep us in your prayers, and we will keep you in ours.

Our Newest Chaplain

Chaplin Brian Darden

Chaplain Brian Darden is a dedicated individual who balances multiple roles in his life, serving as an educator, a devoted husband, and a loving father. Central to his existence is a profound joy derived from his ministry work, where he feels particularly called to support individuals within the jail system and their often-overlooked families. This commitment to serving others is a cornerstone of his personal and professional life.

Academically, Chaplain Darden has pursued knowledge that aligns with his service-oriented career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Chico State in 2010. This broad-based liberal arts education likely equipped him with a diverse understanding of human behavior, societal issues, and critical thinking skills—invaluable assets in education and chaplaincy. Furthering his commitment to education, he recently achieved a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

Read His Fill Biography

Exciting Updates

CA Jail Outreach!

Just Sharing Organization Stats

CA Jail Outreach

We have been actively serving the Lord and helping others, and we are grateful for the many blessings we have experienced. I want to share that we are on a positive path, utilizing technology to assist those in need. The first graph showcases this year’s year-to-date (YTD) statistics. It highlights our progress and the impact of our outreach efforts so far.

Check out our outreach map! Blue Pins show email contacts, Orange Pins represent phone or video connections, and Yellow Pins indicate those who used our website chat. We’re glad to see further engagement from many of them!

You will also see a picture with blue stripes, illustrating how an individual found our contact number through an internet search and called us with a voice message. We are currently working with him to fulfill his request.

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Our Current Focus + Website for Full Info

Project Highlights:

The B.E.A.R. Project: We're bringing comfort and faith to children! Five prayer bears (Blessed, Equipped, Accepted, Redeemed) have already been shipped, and a full launch is planned for three weeks at www.thebear.rocks. We're working on the website, but it's not live yet.
The Second Chance Project: We are developing a webpage on redemption and renewal (www.SecondChance.Living) to support individuals rebuilding their lives. The website for the Second Chance Project is currently in pending status and is inactive.
The Prayer Wall Project: Our interactive Prayer Wall is taking shape at www.needprayer.today to manage growing prayer requests. After feedback from 25 testers, we're refining it for launch in about 30 days. However, you can check it out, and please send us your feedback via email. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!
The GROWTH Project: Over 300 website views, 151 e-book downloads, and 173 Spotify listens, fueling our passion to deliver valuable insights for your development. You can check the website at www.cajailoutreach.store to claim a free download or audio. We’re excited to announce that a new chapter has been released! See Below.
Camp GROWTH 2026: Planning is underway, including creating a detailed digital binder to ensure excellence. We also look forward to collaborating with another organization to make our camp a top choice in California. We are scheduled to fly from June 30 to July 19 in Hesston, KS.
The Book of John Project: Great news! The salvation section of our mini-book has been approved. We're finalizing designs for these pocket-sized Gospels (3.75" x 5.25"), ensuring they meet jail system guidelines, to share faith and hope.
Coffee: Cup of Spirit Project: Get ready for our branded coffee! We're designing bags, pods, and instant coffee and aim to finalize them in 45 days for our events.
Prayer Cards EDDM: We're designing beautiful Prayer Cards to be distributed via EDDM, inviting people to share their prayer requests in a focused, supportive way.
Upcoming Events Project: We're refining our event table design to reflect our mission better. Your prayers for this process are appreciated!

We're excited to make progress on our projects and will provide more updates soon, including access to our digital project file. Be sure to check out the newsletter for the logos representing each project. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and prayers! If you want to help us financially, please click the donate button at the bottom of the newsletter page. Thank you!

✝️ Because of Calvary ✝️

Our Vision And The Path Ahead On The E-Book

We are refining Chapter 3, "GROWTH: Helping Your Toddler Learn," and Chapter 4, "GROWTH: The Hidden Power of Organizational Titles." I'm also diving into Chapter 5, "GROWTH: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." The latest chapter is Chapter 6: "GROWTH: Claiming Ownership of an Idea." This chapter focuses on taking initiative and responsibility for your ideas personally and professionally.

Chapter 1: "GROWTH: Your Simple Guide to Growing – Tips for Organizations, Churches, and Businesses." The e-book is out, along with the audio. You can claim your free e-book or audio by going to www.cajailoutreach.store.

Chapter 2: "GROWTH: 5 Chairs, Strength Forged in Each Chair." This is a New Blog Post: Unlock Potential with the 5 Chairs base system! This strategy is designed to help churches enhance mentorship and foster growth for the church and individuals. It also enables leaders to build trust, organizations to improve teamwork, and businesses to drive tangible results. This simple framework serves as a powerful guide for development.

This excerpt from Chapter 2 of "GROWTH: 5 Chairs, Strength Forged in Each Chair" dives into:

✨ The practical "Crawl, Walk, Run" method.

✨ Application across Administration, Technical, and Ministry teams (see how each "Chair" builds strength!).

✨ The vital "Promise Keeper" principle for achieving success.

✨ A special "5-Chair Energy Boost" for leaders to shift from fixing to coaching, recharge, gain clarity, renew drive, and celebrate wins!

We hope the principles discussed are already sparking new perspectives. Keep embracing the journey, keep learning, and keep growing! We're excited to share more with you soon. Don't miss out on these insights! Read more: Click Here.

Please continue to pray for us as we work on producing materials for other organizations, inmates, and families. We encourage you to visit our website for updates on our salvation efforts, how we assist others, and our initiatives to disciple inmates through video conferences. You can also find more information in our newsletter and blog/memoir, which we condense to fit into email and mail formats. Thank you for being so supportive on this important journey!