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True Freedom Ministries is dedicated to reaching Ohio’s Prisoners, homeless, and addicted with the truth of God’s Word and the true freedom found only in Jesus Christ.

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November 29, 2019

2,210 services through October 2019

November 29, 2019/ Mike Swiger
2,210 services through October 2019

Would you prayerfully consider making a one-time end of the year donation to support our Prison Ministry for 2020?  

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November 29, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Men's Prison Ministry
November 22, 2019

Drawn by His Grace By Chaplain Rae Borders

November 22, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Drawn by His Grace By Chaplain Rae Borders

I saw her face at the door of the pod. She was asking the officer if she could meet with me privately. She introduced herself and explained that this was her seventh time at the Juvenile Justice Center. I asked her age, thinking she was 16. But she was 13.

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November 22, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Women's Prison Ministry, Juvenile Prison Ministry
November 15, 2019

"Finally Free" by Inmate Andrew

November 15, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Finally Free" by Inmate Andrew

I currently have 161 days left on my 7-year sentence. I recently stopped Dr. Freeman on his rounds in the hole to get his most recent assortment of Christian literature. One of the things that he handed me was a booklet from Our Daily Bread.

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November 15, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Men's Prison Ministry
November 08, 2019

"Ready to Pray" By Chaplain Jimmie Smith

November 08, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Ready to Pray" By Chaplain Jimmie Smith

I recently met a 16-year-old at the Juvenile Justice Center.  He was sent there for committing rape and murder.  His attorney told him he was facing 30 years in prison.

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November 08, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Juvenile Prison Ministry
November 01, 2019

25 Years Strong : TFM Homeless Ministry

November 01, 2019/ Mike Swiger
25 Years Strong : TFM Homeless Ministry

Our Homeless Ministry began in 1994 when God spoke to an ex-convict working in a machine shop and told him to go and feed the homeless.  This outreach has not missed a single weekend since then.

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November 01, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Homeless Ministry
October 18, 2019

"Ruins Rebuilt" By Inmate Ric

October 18, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Ruins Rebuilt" By Inmate Ric

Mike Swiger received this letter from an inmate at Grafton Correctional Institution. I am in receipt of your wonderful missive. Mike, there are no words…

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October 18, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Men's Prison Ministry
October 15, 2019

Please Join Us! You're invited to the True Freedom Ministries Banquet on Saturday, November 16th. Limited spots available

October 15, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Please Join Us! You're invited to the True Freedom Ministries Banquet on Saturday, November 16th. Limited spots available

On behalf of our Board of Directors and all of the staff and volunteers at True Freedom Ministries, we would like to cordially invite you to a banquet on Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 pm.

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October 15, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Ministry Update
banquet, Marriott Hotel, Saint Clair Ballroom, Frank and Malisse Sinito
October 11, 2019

Hope for the Hopeless

October 11, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Hope for the Hopeless

Every quarter, True Freedom Ministries conducts a death row service at Chillicothe Correctional Institution. Recently, four staff members and fifteen volunteers ministered to nine inmates

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October 11, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ 2 Comments
Men's Prison Ministry
October 04, 2019

Help Give a Second Chance

October 04, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Help Give a Second Chance

Thank you for your partnership with us.  True Freedom Ministries is having a huge impact in the lives of so many inmates.  

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October 04, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Ministry Update, Men's Prison Ministry, Juvenile Prison Ministry
October 02, 2019

Potluck Dinner & Hayride: Sunday, Oct. 27, 5pm

October 02, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Potluck Dinner & Hayride: Sunday, Oct. 27, 5pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019. TRUE FREEDOM MINISTRIES’ ANNUAL POT LUCK DINNER & HAYRIDE

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October 02, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Ministry Update
September 27, 2019

"More Stories from the JJC" By Chaplain Jimmie Smith

September 27, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"More Stories from the JJC" By Chaplain Jimmie Smith

The grandson of a well-known, respected pastor is in jail for aggravated robbery. The 17-year-old says he was following the wrong crowd. Through our talks, the Lord has rekindled his passion for the Word. 

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September 27, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Men's Prison Ministry
September 20, 2019

"Part of the Family" By By Inmate Jay

September 20, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Part of  the Family" By By Inmate Jay

I was saved when I was 13 years old and was a teen evangelist for a summer in Hammond, Indiana. Then I came back to Ohio and my whole world changed.

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September 20, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Men's Prison Ministry
September 13, 2019

Behold, the New Has Come

September 13, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Behold, the New Has Come

Recently nine young men were baptized at the Juvenile Justice Center. It is amazing to see God’s redeeming grace! One of the young men who accepted Jesus and was baptized became incarcerated because of hanging around bad associates on the streets. He was guilty of breaking and entering.

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September 13, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Juvenile Prison Ministry
September 06, 2019

Partner with True Freedom Ministries

September 06, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Partner with True Freedom Ministries

Thank you for partnering with True Freedom Ministries.  God is truly blessing us in 2019.  We are so thankful for His faithfulness.  If you are not currently supporting True Freedom monthly, would you prayerfully consider it?  God continues to use TFM to transform lives.

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September 06, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
August 30, 2019

TFM Golf Outing

August 30, 2019/ Mike Swiger
TFM Golf Outing

The 12th annual True Freedom Golf Outing took place on Monday, July 15th, 2019.  The event, which took place at the Chagrin Valley Country Club for the third year in a row, welcomed 79 golfers

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August 30, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
August 23, 2019

"Within the Father’s Reach" By Chaplain Smith

August 23, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Within the Father’s Reach" By Chaplain Smith

A 10-year-old boy was found guilty of murdering his stepmother.  After meeting the young man, he was nothing like I expected.  He was well-groomed, spoke clearly, made good grades in school, sat up straight in his chair, read books,

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August 23, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
August 16, 2019

Shining Brightly

August 16, 2019/ Mike Swiger
Shining Brightly

For 39 years, Chaplain Gary Koly has been using his gifts for the glory of God in prisons across Ohio. Gary shares the Gospel with enthusiasm and an unforgettable smile.

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August 16, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
August 02, 2019

True Freedom Enterprises is giving our clients a second chance

August 02, 2019/ Mike Swiger
True Freedom Enterprises is giving  our clients a second chance

True Freedom Enterprises is giving our clients a second chance.  Would you prayerfully consider making a one-time donation to help us accomplish this goal?

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August 02, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
July 26, 2019

"Forgiven" by Inmate Rick

July 26, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Forgiven" by Inmate Rick

My name is Rick.  I’ve been in prison for 33 years. I did the first 15 years in prison my way, by using any and all forms of dope I could get my hands on, including psychotropics from the mental ward here. I drank hooch, homemade wine, a couple of times a week.  

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July 26, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
July 19, 2019

"Dreams Come True" by Stephanie Dellinger

July 19, 2019/ Mike Swiger
"Dreams Come True" by Stephanie Dellinger

Years ago, Mike Swiger and the True Freedom team envisioned an educational program for ex-offenders. This plan became reality with its launch in early 2019.  Just a couple of weeks ago these visionaries marked the close of the Microsoft IT certification program…

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July 19, 2019/ Mike Swiger/ Comment
Ministry Update
Microsoft Office Certification Program
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True Freedom Ministries is an evangelical, non-profit organization dedicated to reaching people locked in jails and prisons, the homeless, and those trapped in addiction across Ohio with the message of the true freedom found only in Jesus Christ.

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