Dale's Story: From Prison to Rescue Mission Chaplain

In December of 1990 I came to the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake in Utah. I been out of prison for about 6 months at this time. I was in prison for grand theft because I was supporting a drug habit. I had been homeless at times even before I had entered the mission in Salt Lake. While at the mission in Salt Lake I heard about the Spiritual Training Program and decided to see if I could get on it mainly because it was cold outside. After being there for about a week and hearing the Gospel I turned my life over to Christ.  

After completing the program I felt the Lord leading to stay and help in the mission. I was given the position of House Manager. During my time as House Manager I felt the leading to learn more about the Bible and a desire to share in the evening Chapel Service. With the help of the Director and others I was able to do Bible Study through correspondence with Trinity Bible College. After a year and much study I was given the position of Assistant Director. During my time as Assistant Director I continued my studies and with help from others learned more about the ministry of Rescue.  

I remained in the mission of Salt Lake until 1999 until I felt the leading to learn other aspects of the ministry and accepted a position at the City Mission in Cleveland, Ohio as a Chaplain and Supervisor of Transitional Housing & Family Shelter. During my time in Cleveland I was able to take more classes in counseling, recovery and other aspects of ministry and was given the opportunity to take the City Vision College course offered by the AGRM. These courses were very beneficial as they gave me insight on all that goes on the operation of a Rescue Mission. I remained in Cleveland for 4 years and am now a Chaplain at the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission in Philadelphia, PA.