Diaconal Ministries Resource Manual
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Juvenile Detention Ministry
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uvenile facilities differ in their treatment
plans depending on the risk level of the
child or youth, and the seriousness of the
crime. The facilities focus on strengthening
children, youth, and families through evi-
dence-based practices and data-informed
services. Safety, trauma-informed care, family
engagement and hope are the cornerstones
of all aspects of their care. Partnering with
community providers, they link services for
aftercare and follow-up services.
Deacons visit the juvenile detention facili-
ties on a regular basis in the Denver area.
Chaplaincy for Police and Fire Personnel Ministry
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he first responder ministry is a multi-fac-
eted ministry. It focuses on working with
first responders suffering from PTSD due to
their line of work, deaths, other traumatic
losses, and struggles within the family. This
ministry helps provide resources as well as
peer counseling, with much of the work in-
volving Church related matters and teaching.
The deacon counsels the police officer or
firefighter, sometimes for an extended period
to help them heal from their experience, and
refers them to professional counseling if
needed. The deacon prays with them, shares
his faith, as well as provides opportunities for
Communion service.
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Deacon Joe Gerber
jgerber700@aol.com
303.885.0123
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Deacon Derrick Johnson
deacon.derrick.johnson@gmail.com
720.350.8981
