Why Orlando?
We have been called specifically to Orlando to bring the Gospel
to a city in crisis
The Crisis
Seen to the right is “The Changing Overdose Crisis in Central Florida” report, which shows overdose deaths across the state are up 190% since 2015 and continue to have a crippling impact on Central Florida.
Project Opioid said overdose deaths are up 25% in Central Florida, with Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties having the highest overdose rates in the state.
Data from the CDC shows accidental overdose as the leading cause of death for Floridians ages 25-44 in 2021.
The Project Opioid analysis found drug overdoses of all forms are projected to have killed 55 Floridians a day in 2020.
Discipleship is recovery.
How do we accomplish this mission?
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Discipleship Housing
Freeway Ministries is more than just discipleship housing. It is a community of people that turn into a family. We offer housing to provide stability and accountability, but also to create community. Many of our graduates still attend our services, spend holidays with us, and serve faithfully.
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Proven Programing
According to a recent study by the Department of Justice, up to 83% of prisoners are arrested again within the first 9 years after their release. 90-95% of graduates from Freeway discipleship houses do not return to prison after completion of the program.
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Lasting Partnerships
In addition to local churches, we have created alliances with law enforcement, courts, probation and parole, recovery centers, and the Department of Corrections.
We are not grant-funded. Therefore, we depend solely on the support of churches, individuals, and businesses to fulfill our calling.
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Godly Principles
By teaching men and women how to live by following the principles found in the Word of God and creating a safe community for them to develop relationships, we are changing the trajectory of not only their lives, but also their community.