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Cincinnati Programs

Since 1993, our doors have been open providing safe havens to young children, young male adults, and the homeless whereby they can have personal needs met and hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. The goal in each of our three inner city programs (The Lord¹s Gym, The Nicholas Hoyer SportsCenter and The Lord¹s Pantry) of Cincinnati, in Over-the-Rhine is to see changed lives and the elimination of personal destructive behaviors. To attain these goals we strive to build one-on-one relationships with children and men and women and offer help through gym activities, counseling, prayer, Bible studies, and networking with other agencies.

The objectives are to see improved performance in school, respect of authority, and appreciation for other cultures/communities while learning to minimize or avoid destructive situations. Another goal is to provide food, clothing, and temporary rest to Cincinnati¹s homeless, prostitutes, pimps and drug addicts with the objective of seeing them overcome their addictive behaviors and lead a productive life.

Click on the links below for more information on our inner city programs:
The Lord¹s Gym and Jerry's House
The Nicholas Hoyer Sportsclub
The Lord¹s Pantry

"People here care enough about us kids to give up time to come spend with us and tell us about Jesus. And now we are deeper into the Word, leading Bible studies and helping the younger kids. This is the place I call home." - Robert J. Richardson, age 17. Lord's Gym member since 1993.

"My friend Kyla told me she had been praying for me, and invited me to come to The Lord's Gym. I met the Youth Pastor, and just loved the atmosphere. My attitude has really improved since I've been coming. I've grown closer to the Lord and have experienced Spiritual Gifts." - Nneka Russell, age 18. Lord's Gym member since 1998.