Prisons continue the development of the criminal personality. The high recidivism rate proves that prisons become a "breeding" place for development of criminality. This ministry strongly believes in and emhasisizes the necessity of religious and spiritual development before a man can change his thinking and his actions.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1981
What is your primary product or service?
to change the lives and thinking of felons and ex-felons.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Going to the jail with Dr. David Chamberlain's jail ministry and becoming aware of major problems with each inmate and the needs of each.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We become personally involved with the men
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have our ministry wich goes into prisons and our transitional housing plan.
Provide detailed directions to your location
4531 Old Broadway is off I-40 going toward East Town Center. Take the Broadway exit, turn right and then a quick right again ...
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, cash
Which areas do you service?
East and Middle Tennessee
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Daily operations are monitored by our Board of Directors
What are your hours of operation?
9-5 pm 4-5 days/week
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are indeed a Christian ministry.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose."