Mission Statement

The mission of the Project Nehemiah Bus Ministry is to build the walls of the city of Chicago, one community at a time, by helping children, youth and families with shattered dreams dream again.

Purpose

Project Nehemiah’s purpose is four fold:  (1) to outreach/share the gospel of Jesus Christ to children, youth and families residing in Chicago’s inner city communities; (2) to provide transportation to and from weekly church services and youth programming; (3) disciple and mentor children, youth and adults involved in the bus ministry to go deeper in their walk with Christ; and (4) provide prayer, crisis management and basic life necessities to families in need.

Scripture Verse

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19:14

General Information

Do you have a heart for evangelism?  When you are driving through the desolate neighborhoods of Chicago do see a harvest in need of a Savior?

-Every Tuesday night the New Life buses, in partnership with Chicago Masters Commission, go to multiple locations throughout Chicago to minister in the projects and pray with residents.  We meet at the mother church located at 1665 N. Mozart every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
-Every Saturday afternoon a team goes to various projects, neighborhoods and parks to clean the community and bring food for families in need.
Project Nehemiah also does individual outreach throughout the week to families in need.

-Every Wednesday night youth are picked up from throughout the city and taken to Driven’s Real Talk.
-Every Thursday night youth are picked up from throughout the city and taken to Driven’s weekly service at Clemente High School.
-Every Saturday night children, youth and their families are picked up from targeted communities and taken to Saturday night New Life service at Clemente High School.
-Every Sunday morning children, youth and their families are picked up from targeted communities and taken to Sunday’s New Life service at Clemente High School.
-Project Nehemiah children, youth and families participate in various sponsored events at New Life Covenant (e.g., Hope Fest; Retreats (children, youth, women’s, mens); Men’s Breakfast; Driven ministry outings; dramas; children’s choir; etc.).
-Project Nehemiah servant leaders also provide discipleship and mentoring on an individual basis throughout the week.

-Project Nehemiah is currently seeking volunteers who either have their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (with a passenger endorsement) or have a desire to obtain their CDL.Project Nehemiah staff will assist anyone interested in obtaining their CDL, including use of the bus to take the driving exam.  For more information please contact Pastor Emilio. 
-As Project Nehemiah bus routes continue to expand, we are seeking servant leaders to assist on the buses on Thursday nights and Sundays.