Frequently Asked Questions

Ekklesia the Connector is a God-led "bridge" designed to facilitate a complete life transformation for individuals transitioning out of incarceration. We are more than just a housing program; we are a dedicated assembly where diverse resources and community members unite to clear a path toward a fully restored life.

Our model focuses on three core objectives to ensure every participant thrives:

• Dismantling Barriers: We actively work to remove the social and systemic obstacles that hinder successful reentry.
• Empowering Restoration: We provide the spiritual and vocational tools necessary for a person to reclaim their identity and purpose.
• Ensuring Sustainability: We focus on long-term stability so that success lasts a lifetime, not just the duration of the program.

Everything we do is built on four architectural pillars that nourish the "whole person":

1. Faith: Providing the spiritual foundation and mind-shift required for change.
2. Responsibility: Teaching the dignity of ownership and personal accountability.
3. Vocation: Moving beyond entry-level labor to secure industry credentials and entrepreneurial mastery.
4. Community: Creating a supportive circle where residents learn to live as "good neighbors" in single-family homes.

We do not accept general applications. Ekklesia is reserved for the "Called Out"—those who have proven their commitment to transformation through active spiritual growth while still incarcerated. Admission is initiated exclusively by a Spiritual Advisor to ensure the integrity and safety of our campus.

How does Ekklesia collaborate with other programs? We believe in the power of a "unified bridge." While many organizations focus on the immediate needs of release, Ekklesia provides the long-term residential and vocational infrastructure to ensure those early successes stick. We partner with organizations to provide a high-tier "destination" for their most committed participants.

• A Proven Destination: Partners can refer their most dedicated "Called Out" individuals to a program that guarantees a high-standard, pro-social environment.
• Shared Resources: The Ekklesia  the Connector serves as a neutral hub where partners can meet with participants in a dignified, non-institutional setting.
• Reduced Recidivism: By solving the housing and career mastery gaps, we help your program’s graduates achieve permanent stability.
• Dismantling Barriers Together: We act as the "Connector," bringing diverse groups together to solve systemic obstacles that no single organization can fix alone.

We look for programs that align with our 4-Pillar Pulse (Faith, Responsibility, Vocation, and Community). If your organization provides a "pre-release" spiritual or vocational track, you are the ideal bridge-builder to help us identify the "Called Out".