Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries | a ministry of the Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church

“Breaking the Generational Cycles of Incarceration”

New Day Camp

For children
who have at least one incarcerated parent.

Exodus House

Exodus House is a six-month temporary residential project.

Redemption Missions

Redemption mission is a fellowship of prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families, and friends of faith.

Donate

Your financial support can make a powerful impact on individuals and families affected by incarceration.

Ministry & Mission Video Overview

Oklahoma prisoners struggle to find stable housing after release (Listen)

Facts about incarceration rates in Oklahoma

Call with Pastor Allen, Kristen Harlin & Robin Wertz (Video)

Join Us in Making a Difference

We are starting to plan New Day Camp 2025 and we have created a wish list below. Check it out!

Reach out to us at (405) 525-3522 or anne@cjamm.org

2024 Stan Basler Award

Rev. Adam Shahan has been named as the 2024 Stan Basler Award recipient. Rev. Dr. Basler was an early pioneer for CJAMM and continues to fight for those who are involved in criminal justice. Adam carries the torch for CJAMM with his involvement in music at New Day Camp and sponsoring an apartment at Exodus House OKC. His church, Wesley Church OKC: A United Methodist Community, will be hosting the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the OKC clients. Way to go, Adam!

New Day Camp 2024

One of CJAMM’s signature outreaches is NEW DAY CAMP. It’s a time for kids with an incarcerated loved one to get just a touch of hope….love…..and fun even just for a week.

Thanks to generous folks around the state (and beyond) who supported camp through sponsorships, in-kind gifts of bedding, toiletries, clothing, Bibles, camp supplies, food items, and volunteer hours.

Here’s some beautiful faces that the collaborative efforts have given children as a taste of a NEW DAY 2024!

2023 Stan Basler Award Recipient: Bill Junk

Bill Junk was elected president of the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation in 2006 and served until he retired in June 2023. A C.P.A, he began his work at the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation in 1988 and served as controller, executive vice president, and...