Effective Ministries in CT

These effective ministries in CT do works of service showing God in action across Connecticut. Ephesians 4:11-13

Jesus prayed that we would be One. John 17:20-21

God is bringing people, churches, ministries, believers and those who will be believers together.

Hover over the titles and press the links to these effective ministries in CT.

New Life II, black-owned, faith-based, peer-led Christian recovery community organization in New Britain.
Adult & Teen Challenge Connecticut on 64 acres in Moodus, CT is among 10 locations in every New England state and NJ. Through Christ’s power, staff have offered freedom from addiction since 1964.
Celebrate Recovery ministries in Avon, Bethel, Bristol, Hartford, New Haven, and Southbury present 8 principles based on the Beatitudes for recovery from “life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits”. More than 7 million now walk in freedom through the power of Jesus Christ.
Community of Hope in Groton gives residential help to women affected by abuse, addiction and homelessness, to re-establish life in a living environment that reflects the love of a family.
His Oaks Home, faith based home in Eastford for men in recovery while planting seeds for success.

Care Net Resource Center of SE CT shares the gospel with women faced with the pregnancy decision. Part of a network of 1,200 affiliated pregnancy centers.
Safe Futures supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking.
the Underground NE supports survivors and seeks to end human trafficking.
Urban Alliance has opportunities in the Hartford area for people to achieve lasting change in their lives. It trains and supports second chance churches.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission demonstrates the love of God to the hungry, homeless, and addicted on the streets of the coast of Connecticut.
St. Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich gives food assistance, case management, showers, hygiene, and more to patrons struggling with homelessness, unemployment, physical or mental disabilities, underemployment and addiction issues.

Work & Learn Actions to Change Your Life course in Biblical values and career skills is free-of-charge online and is also available in the Know-How To Change Your Life course workbook.

Faith 2 Faith Ministries, Inc. (f2fmi) is a next generation leader for the world in the Global Network of Evangelists in the Luis Palau Association.

Free Evangelism Team Lab. Pastors and leaders with a passion for unity and evangelism met in Phoenix, AZ October 24-26, 2023 to share best practices. Sponsored by Luis Palau Association and City Gospel Movements.

Global Missions Center trains and does quarterly mission trips with a vision to take the gospel to all 196 nations.

Arise-CT twice annual united prayer and worship gatherings for Southeast CT and Greater Hartford met October 12-14, 2023 and will meet again April 26, 2024.
Bristol shows commitment with 20 church leaders meeting for two hours every week..

See Volunteer for Prison Ministry in CT.
23 leaders of Prison Ministries in CT met by Zoom September 9, 2023 and shared what their ministry does, its greatest challenge and how they can support each other. Here are their Prison Ministry Reports and here is a transcript (19 pages).
Kairos Prison Ministry served men and women inside prior to being told it could not by the Department of Correction November 2023 and continues to serve women outside whose husbands are incarcerated and youth.
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree supports relationships between a prisoner and family year round and “give an Angel Tree child a Christmas to remember!”

Urban Alliance supports second chance churches that welcome returning citizens.
Homebridge Ventures walk-in center in Bridgeport offers returning citizens second chance intensive 18-month training and employment.

CommUnity Street Ministry in Ledyard brings churches and ministries together.

Faith2Faith Ministries is reaching and raising up the next generation to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. f2fmi led CT high schoolers on a trip to Kenya for work projects and worship.
Shiloh Baptist Church held its 13th annual Community Prison Awareness & Prevention Gathering October 2023 with the theme United We Stand: Empowering The Next Generation.”

PWHP INC (People Who Help People) to restore faith and heal brokenness in a time of need, in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Florida.
Every church in Cape Cod from different denominations, ethnic groups and generations, meets monthly to pray in unity for Cape Cod, that Jesus would be known by many with multitudes coming to Christ.
Vision New England out of Boston provides training, fosters unity of churches and suggests changing the job descriptions of ministry leaders.
The Woodson Center Community Affiliate Network (CAN) is a nationwide association of 500+ community-based leaders solving America’s most challenging social problems.
Luis Palau Association provides best practices to 632 City Gospel Movements to unite the citywide Church and strengthen faith sharing activities in their cities worldwide. City Gospel Movements had an evangelism team lab in Phoenix, AZ Oct. 24-26, 2023.
Hope for Prisoners in Las Vegas, NV “provides comprehensive reentry services to formerly incarcerated populations.”
Global Network of Evangelists “seeks to identify, affirm, equip, and mobilize evangelists around the world.”
JUMPSTART USA “SERVANT ORGANIZATION TO STATE CHAPTERS” …”disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. We accomplish our mission through Community Partnerships to address the spiritual, educational, employment, healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs.”