WHO WE ARE
Our vision is to bring hope to the underprivileged people of the inner city through faith in Jesus Christ.
Our History
- Good News Mission begins nightly Gospel services in a storefront at 223 S. Illinois for homeless men living on the streets around Union Station. Men attending received a meal ticket for Blacker’s Chili Parlor across the street. Soon after, upper floors were used to provide beds and meals in-house for a small number of men.1950
Good News Mission moves to the current location at 2716 E. Washington Street. A former 11,000 square foot lodge was converted into a Men’s Shelter providing 75 beds for homeless men, a commercial kitchen serving 3 meals daily, nightly chapel services and addiction recovery & employment counseling.
1983
- Burdened for inner-city children wandering the dangerous neighborhoods surrounding Good News, leadership began a Youth Center outreach ministry 5 days a week where kids could hear the Gospel, have a safe place to play, receive homework assistance and be served nutritious meals, all in a loving environment with godly role models.1994
- After purchasing and renovating a 10-unit apartment building, Good News expanded to include programming for single or two parent families displaced by homelessness. Family Shelter services include a fully-furnished apartment, utilities, medical care and counseling, plus assistance with food, clothing and educational or vocational training.1999
- Good News establishes a free-standing neighborhood Health Clinic to provide medical care for homeless or uninsured individuals and families living on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Services include primary physician care, vision care, health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, plus many OTC or prescription drugs and labs. Dental referrals are also provided.2001
- After operating a free summer youth camp for inner-city children for 6 years, Good News acquires a 145-acre campground and expands the youth ministry to include a Boys Home for rescuing troubled inner-city teen boys from the grip of gangs, drugs and violence. Evangelism and discipleship programming includes a 40-Day Summer Challenge and residential Christian Academy.2008
Our History
- Good News Mission begins nightly Gospel services in a storefront at 223 S. Illinois for homeless men living on the streets around Union Station. Men attending receive a meal ticket for Blacker’s Chili Parlor across the street. Soon after, upper floors are used to provide beds and meals in-house for a small number of men.1950
Good News Mission moves to the current location at 2716 E. Washington Street. A former 11,000 square foot lodge is converted into a Men’s Shelter providing 75 beds for homeless men, a commercial kitchen serving three meals daily, nightly chapel services and addiction recovery and employment counseling.
1983
- Burdened for inner-city children wandering the dangerous neighborhoods surrounding Good News, leadership begins a Youth Center outreach ministry five days a week where kids can hear the Gospel, have a safe place to play, receive homework assistance and be served nutritious meals, all in a loving environment with godly role models.1994
- After purchasing and renovating a 10-unit apartment building, Good News expands to include programming for single- or two-parent families displaced by homelessness. Family Shelter services include a fully-furnished apartment, utilities, medical care and counseling, plus assistance with food, clothing and educational or vocational training.1999
- Good News establishes a free-standing neighborhood Health Clinic to provide medical care for homeless or uninsured individuals and families living on the near eastside of Indianapolis. Services include primary physician care, vision care, health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, plus many OTC or prescription drugs and labs. Dental referrals are also provided.2001
- After operating a free summer youth camp for inner-city children for six years, Good News acquires a 145-acre campground and expands the youth ministry to include a Boys Home for rescuing troubled inner-city teen boys from the grip of gangs, drugs and violence. Evangelism and discipleship programming includes a 40-Day Summer Challenge and residential Christian Academy.2008
What we believe
As a faith-based, charitable non-profit organization, we are committed to reaching the inner-city of Indianapolis with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since we started in 1950, we have been providing hope in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Click here for a PDF of our beliefs
What we believe
As a faith-based, charitable non-profit organization, we are committed to reaching the inner-city of Indianapolis with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since we started in 1950, we have been providing hope in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Click here for a PDF of our beliefs
Board of Directors
Reese Kauffman, Chairman
Child Evangelism Fellowship, CEO
Drew Lannerd, Vice Chairman
Stoops Freightliner, New Truck Sales
Larry Green, Secretary
Poster Display, CEO
Donnie Hawkins, Treasurer
3D Professional Contracting, Owner
Becky Evans
Registered Nurse, Retired
Ron Estes
Estes Design & Manufacturing,
VP of Operations
Marc Monte
Faith Baptist Church of Avon,
Senior Pastor
Jim Miller
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
Harold Wallen
Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc., Retired
Board of Directors
Reese Kauffman, Chairman
Child Evangelism Fellowship, President Emeritus
Drew Lannerd, Vice Chairman
Stoops Freightliner, New Truck Sales
Larry Green, Secretary
Poster Display, CEO
Donnie Hawkins, Treasurer
3D Professional Contracting, Owner
Becky Evans
Registered Nurse, Retired
Ron Estes
Estes Design & Manufacturing,
VP of Operations
Marc Monte
Faith Baptist Church of Avon,
Senior Pastor
Harold Wallen
Indiana Mills & Mfg. Inc., Retired
James Johnson
NorthStone Baptist Church,
Senior Pastor
James (Jim) Sharp
Magnum Logistic Inc., Retired
“It is my most sincere desire that every person who comes in contact with Good News will realize that God loves them, Christ died for them and they can be saved.”
Dan Evans
Executive Director
Good News Ministries
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