Ben Ruprecht

In 1952 the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional right of Americans to provide a religious education to public school students during school hours through a practice known as Released-Time Religious Instruction.  Christians in Van Wert, Ohio learned of this strategy to reach the next generation with the Gospel in 2012 and started a Bible education program for their elementary students.  By 2015 nearly 95% of the entire elementary, grades 1-5, were receiving a Bible education during school hours.  In 2018, the positive impact was undeniable and those who started the program began asking, “Why doesn’t every school in the nation have a Bible education program?”  The answer seemed to be that there were just too many barriers to entry.  With that answer in mind, LifeWise Academy was formed; a plug-and-play model designed to remove those barriers to entry and help communities all across the nation start a Bible education program for their public school students.  God has been blessing LifeWise with tremendous growth since 2018.  

‘18-’19 - 2 schools

‘19-’20 - 5 schools

‘20-’21 - 8 schools

‘21-’22 - 36 schools

‘22-’23 - 133 schools & 15,000 students, 4 states 

‘23-’24 - (Confirmed) 330 schools & 35,000+ students, 12 states

 Ben Ruprecht is a Regional Representative with LifeWise Academy driving growth in Northern Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.  Ben began volunteering with LifeWise in 2020 and came on staff in April of 2022.  Ben resides with his wife Holly and three children; Silas, Lilly, and Ella, in Auburn, Indiana.

Ben can be reached at benruprecht@lifewise.org. 

LifeWise Academy

LifeWise Academy is a released time religious instruction program that provides Bible-based character education to public school students during school hours. Under released time laws, students can be released from public school during the day to attend religious classes, provided the privately funded and parent-permitted.

Jackie Brant - Glad Tidings Ministries

Glad Tidings Ministries (Jackie Brant) served in Africa for 31 years. We also served in Spain for 2 years. Glad Tidings still supports Malawi Christian Mission as their stateside representatives. The work is in the hands of lead pastor, Alfred Kachipeso. I’m thankful that the small group of Churches and individuals that support them have been so faithful through the years.
On returning to the states in 1999, I was asked to help in the Missions Dept. at KCU as a volunteer staff which I did until the programs changed. I’m still mentoring students. In 2012 I joined the Jail ministry our church started. Although I can’t visit each week (since the pandemic began) I still keep in touch through letters and the staff passes out the Daily Bread devotionals the Church provides regularly. We receive 45 copies and if the women all get one they give the rest to any men or staff who want them. I’m hoping I will soon be visiting and sharing on a regular basis. As a result of this ministry and because we saw that any women who wanted one got a Celebrate Recovery Bible, we now have CR meetings in Grayson, the only one in this county. It is really doing well and through a private group on Facebook for women inmates who are out, CCDC FRIENDS, I encourage them to come. Some have and they are responding well; even sharing testimonies. God bless you for part in spreading the Gospel!

Rob Minton

Founded in 1993, CrossRoads Missions serves as a conduit for churches and individuals to provide meaningful ministry opportunities and make an impact for the Kingdom of Christ. Over a quarter million people have served with us throughout the United States and Mexico in our permanent fields in Piedras Negras, Mexico, New Orleans, Eastern Kentucky Appalachia Mountains, Western Kentucky and Louisville. Also, our Help Build Hope ministry brings volunteers together to build walls for affordable houses. We have now been a part of building over 1600 homes 
These experiences not only enhance our local ministry partners but greatly challenge those who participate to consider deeper involvement in ministry both in the world and their own communities. We use construction, Medical missions, Education to reach out to underserved communities with the love of Christ.
Rob Minton and his sister Judy (Minton) Lopez are so very appreciative of the tremendous partner, Northside has been over the last 30+ years.

Web Site: crossroadsmissions.com
Email: rob@crossroadsmissions.com

CrossRoads Missions
3231 Ruckriegel Parkway Suite 111
Louisville KY 40299
Office: (502) 498-4163

Round Lake Christian Camp

Learn-Grow-Share

A unique place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is experienced.

Welcome to Round Lake Christian Camp! Founded in 1949, Round Lake is owned by and accountable to member Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in the North Central Ohio area. It is through their generosity that we are able to provide summer camps, year-round retreats and rentals for private retreats. We are also grateful to our many private donors who help make our mission possible.

Missions Giving: Over 1 Million Dollars to Missions

Each camp session chooses a missionary or missions organization to raise money for during their session.

Since 1949, Round Lake campers and volunteers have given $1,105,406 to local and international organizations.

In cross referencing each years giving with 2019 inflation rates the total amount in today’s value would be $1,952,302.

roundlake.org

Kentucky Christian University

Kentucky Christian University is a private, non-profit Christian university located in the beautiful foothills of Eastern Kentucky. For nearly a century, KCU has been transforming the hearts and minds of students through a Christ-Centered academic community that is both academically rigorous and intimately personal.

Learn more at kcu.edu.