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  • From No Hope To Happiness

    From No Hope To Happiness

    Last week at the end of my Bible study at a detention center, a staff member came to escort me out of the building. While walking down the hallway he simply said, “Ken, you and the guys you bring with you are making a big...

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  • Indiana Warriors Football Team vs. Army

    Indiana Warriors Football Team vs. Army

    On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 the Indiana Warriors will compete against the Army in an exhibition game at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center in Indianapolis. Honor level teen residents will be allowed to participate in the game as well. The event is connected to...

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  • I Didn’t Believe In God or the Bible. Now I Do.

    I Didn’t Believe In God or the Bible. Now I Do.

    I Didn’t Believe In God or the Bible. Now I Do. I returned to the detention center the other day to meet with a teenage boy who came to me and asked me to come back to  meet with him one on one. He said,...

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  • Why I Want A Mentor

    Why I Want A Mentor

    Recently I asked a group of teenage boys I work with at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center to write a paragraph on the topic, “Why I Would Like To Have A Mentor In My Life.” Following are some of their answers.

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  • 85% Support

    85% Support

    As many of you know, my ministry has continued over the past three months with a loss of 85% of my regular support. A large part of my support comes from businessmen who have experienced a shortfall due to the current economy. If I were...

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  • The Mayor’s Office

    The Mayor’s Office

    A couple weeks ago I had a unique opportunity to meet with Douglas Hairston in the Indianapolis Mayor’s office. Douglas Hairston is the Director of the Front Porch Alliance, working with faith-based organizations throughout Indianapolis. He was a real encouragement to me in my ministry...

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  • Ghana Youth Project – Update

    Ghana Youth Project – Update

    Thanks to generous donations we were able to ship our High Impact Teen Devotional journals to a youth ministry in Ghana West Africa. The next step is to publish a tract written by one of the African teens that won a tract-writing contest connected with...

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  • All Pro Dads

    All Pro Dads

    I had the privilege of spending an evening with Darrin Gray of All Pro Dads. Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy serves with All Pro Dads and Darrin came to spend an evening in my “Man Up” Bible study. We had a great time together...

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  • Man Up! Bible Study

    Man Up! Bible Study

    My regular Bible study called “Man Up” focuses on topics that relate to developing in to the man God intended us to be. This month the guys have been especially responsive to the study. In a meeting last week 100% of the guys indicated they...

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  • Fruit That Remains

    Fruit That Remains

    The phone rang a couple weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon. “Hey Ken, how you doin’?” I knew exactly who it was. *Terry and I really connected several months ago. He was detained at the Indianapolis detention center for months and is now in another...

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  • Current Ministry Needs and Support

    Current Ministry Needs and Support

    We are currently seeking additional funding for the summer months. Please pray with us that these additional funds would be supplied. God has been faithful to bring much fruit and it has been very exciting to see troubled youth find the hope, comfort and salvation...

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  • Taking the Message To Ghana, West Africa

    Taking the Message To Ghana, West Africa

    First of all, I am still in Indianapolis, Indiana. Just in case you are wondering! Last week I received a phone call from Fredrick Kearney, missionary serving in Ghana West Africa. He wasn’t really sure how it happened, but one of my High Impact Teen...

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  • Joshua Goodling Shares His Incredible Life Story and Eight Youth Accept Christ

    Joshua Goodling Shares His Incredible Life Story and Eight Youth Accept Christ

    Last week, my good friend Joshua Goodling came to Indianapolis from Atlanta, GA. Joshua and I have been friends since meeting in college many years ago. I have always believed “everyone has a story” and the “Joshua Goodling story” is truly amazing. It’s because of...

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  • More Youth Coming To Christ, More Ministry Opportunities Updated!

    More Youth Coming To Christ, More Ministry Opportunities Updated!

    I truly appreciate the prayerful support you give to my ministry to troubled youth. I wanted to share this quick message with you. 1. Last Monday four more young men accepted Christ as their Saviour in my Bible study. The way God is working on...

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  • The Power of ONE. Your Invitation To Be on My Team

    The Power of ONE. Your Invitation To Be on My Team

    After serving in full-time church youth ministry for over twenty years, God moved in my heart during the spring of 2008 to follow His call in to a totally new ministry direction. He stirred my heart to go in to the inner city of Indianapolis...

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