The Path Forward is a Prison Ministry operating under the United Methodist Men of North Georgia. Our vision is to reach out with the love of Christ to those who are broken, bound and spiritually lost. Our UMMen charter requires us to be in fellowship with all men, helping them to move into their true God given identity, purpose and destiny.

The Path Forward emphasizes God’s design for each man’s Spirit, Soul and Body. We believe that this truth transcends gender, race, and socioeconomic status.  Our message seeks to bring all men into the body of Christ, and ultimately, out into the world.

The Path Forward works with church communities, prison populations, advocacy groups, and recovery groups.

Mission Statement: The Path Forward  reaches out to the broken, bound and spiritually lost. We offer hope through Jesus Christ, allowing all to reach their God given potential.

Vision Statement: The vision of The Path Forward is to see all men brought into a personal relationship with God. Each person will be healed, be set truly free and be made whole.We envision them going out to transform their community, fulfilling their Kingdom identity, and finally accomplishing their purpose as assigned by God.

The Path Forward – Short Term Goals:

• Start an Online Forum hosted by The Path Forward.
• Activate The Path Forward to provide emergency assistance and emotional/trauma relief during national disasters and community crisis.
• Expand our UMM Spiritual Development mission to support worship teams to be utilized in the The Path Forward prison ministry area.

The Path Forward – Long Term Goals:

• Develop The Path Forward Wholeness Center to help people transition into Christ-centered wholeness through teaching, mentoring and training.
• Develop The Path Forward After Care Program to assist newly released prisoners transition back into society, as well as serve the community and thereby reducing the rate of recidivism.
• Develop The Path Forward Project Restoration, which focuses on helping to restore communities. Through a series of events involving prayer, fellowship, personal relationships, worship and ministry, The Path Forward project uses the Body of Christ to facilitate healing and unity within the community.

The Path Forward – Current Activity:

• Coordinate The Path Forward training events in the local church
• Develop The Path Forward strategy for the near, mid- and far-term.
• Develop The Path Forward Partnerships with like-minded ministries and organizations.