Rephidim Ministry FBCCH

Rephidim Ministry is a church-based community ministry in Brooklyn. It was launched in 2016 by First Baptist Church of Crown Heights to provide information and support for congregants and the wider community. The ministry focuses on people affected by incarceration, including those preparing to return home and their relatives and friends. It offers a supportive setting and shares information and resources related to re-entry and criminal justice issues. Monthly meetings include discussion of legislation, advocacy and healing. The ministry also works to increase access to resources for individuals and families, including information about housing, food security, education, job training, employment, family reunification and mental health support. Its work began through a partnership between the church and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and now includes people from different houses of worship and backgrounds.