Vision/Purpose Statement

The Vision of Open Doors is to provide environments for those who have been incarcerated to make positive choices that will
transform their lives, families, and community.

Leader:
Ed Postlewait
449.4793
email: edcarolpostlewait@cox.net

Who specifically does this ministry reach?
Men and Women who have been incarcerated and are currently due to be released from prison.

How does this ministry's activity fit with the Purpose of Harvest Assembly?
The four doors of Open Doors are:

1. Contact (Win): Make contact with individuals in prison and develop relationships with them.
2. Transition (Consolidate): Provide temporary housing and job placement as well as develop new positive relationships.
3. Mentoring (Disciple): Provide job and skill training, education, life skill training and spiritual ministry.
4. New Beginnings (Send): Open opportunities for establishing a new life through job placement and advancement, permanent housing, and family healing and counseling.

Who is involved in this ministry?
Adult men and women who have a heart for personal ministry and mentoring.

What is required for involvement in this ministry?
Transition Housing Mentor: Person would live at the transition home needed to oversee Open Doors residents during the evening hours.

Individual Mentor: Meet with Open Doors residents once per week for mentoring and accountability.Individuals who participate in Open Doors are expected to be a member of a cell and participate in the vision of Harvest Assembly (Win, Consolidate, Disciple and Send).