Ministry Newsletters

Ministry Newsletters

Word of grace Ministry News & Updates

Welcome to the Word of Grace Ministry newsletter archive, where we share the ongoing story of "going to those who can't come to us". From expanding prison outreach across 14 states to providing essential support for our local community, these updates highlight how God is moving through His Word to change lives. Explore our latest reports to see how your prayers and partnership are bearing fruit in the highways and hedges

2026 Newsletter

Rapid Expansion

Grew from serving 18 NC prisons at the start of 2025 to 69 counties across 14 states by the year's end.

Digital & Multilingual Outreach

Successfully launched Bible courses on prison tablets and introduced the first Spanish-language Bible Course.

Continued Community Support

Distributed 140+ Christmas gifts to children and 70+ essential-filled backpacks to local shelters.

2025 Newsletter

Prison Ministry Growth

Had the first female and Spanish-speaking graduates for advanced courses and provided over 100 Bibles to inmates.

Bible Course Success

35 students completed the Basic Bible Course , with several moving on to and completing all four Advanced Courses.

Community & Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

Provided chaplaincy support during Hurricane Helene and partnered with Asheville Christian Academy to give over 200 Christmas gifts to inmates' children.

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Will You Hold the Rope?

Since 2010, we have been committed to the strict stewardship of the resources provided by people like you. Consider the mechanics of a rescue: It takes one person to go down the well, but it takes another to hold the rope.

Word Of Grace Ministry is committed to going down—into the jails, nursing homes, and margins of our community. But we cannot descend without you. Your partnership supplies the rope. You may not physically enter a prison cell, but through your giving, you are holding the line that allows us to be there.

We are looking for faithful partners and local churches willing to stand at the top of the well and fund this work. We invite you to hold the rope and be part of the mission.

Will You Hold the Rope?

Since 2010, we have been committed to the strict stewardship of the resources provided by people like you. Consider the mechanics of a rescue: It takes one person to go down the well, but it takes another to hold the rope.

Word Of Grace Ministry is committed to going down—into the jails, nursing homes, and margins of our community. But we cannot descend without you. Your partnership supplies the rope. You may not physically enter a prison cell, but through your giving, you are holding the line that allows us to be there.

We are looking for faithful partners and local churches willing to stand at the top of the well and fund this work. We invite you to hold the rope and be part of the mission.

wesley-stephens-prison-ministry

Will You Hold the Rope?

Since 2010, we have been committed to the strict stewardship of the resources provided by people like you. Consider the mechanics of a rescue: It takes one person to go down the well, but it takes another to hold the rope.

Word Of Grace Ministry is committed to going down—into the jails, nursing homes, and margins of our community. But we cannot descend without you. Your partnership supplies the rope. You may not physically enter a prison cell, but through your giving, you are holding the line that allows us to be there.

We are looking for faithful partners and local churches willing to stand at the top of the well and fund this work. We invite you to hold the rope and be part of the mission.

Word Of Grace Ministry is a front line chaplaincy and missions effort providing biblical resources and support to people throughout the United States. Our mission is to go to those who cannot come to us.

AFFILIATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS

ECCLESIASTICAL

Elder, Barberville Baptist Church

Ordained 2009, Beacon of Hope Baptist Church

PROFESSIONAL

NC Sheriff's Office Chaplains Assoc.

SBC/NAMB Endorsed Chaplain

CONTACT

1441 Russ Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 226-4491

Word Of Grace Ministry is a front line chaplaincy and missions effort providing biblical resources and support to people throughout the United States. Our mission is to go to those who cannot come to us.

AFFILIATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS

ECCLESIASTICAL

Elder, Barberville Baptist Church

Ordained 2009, Beacon of Hope Baptist Church

PROFESSIONAL

NC Sheriff's Office Chaplains Assoc.

SBC/NAMB Endorsed Chaplain

CONTACT

1441 Russ Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786

Word Of Grace Ministry is a front line chaplaincy and missions effort providing biblical resources and support to people throughout the United States. Our mission is to go to those who cannot come to us.

AFFILIATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS

ECCLESIASTICAL

Elder, Barberville Baptist Church

Ordained 2009, Beacon of Hope Baptist Church

PROFESSIONAL

NC Sheriff's Office Chaplains Assoc.

SBC/NAMB Endorsed Chaplain

CONTACT

1441 Russ Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786

(828) 226-4491