Good News Global
Year Founded
1980
EIN
54-0703077
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Merlyn Klaus, Lead Chaplain
Primary Contact Name
Chaplain Merlyn Klaus
Main Address
Douglas County Corrections
710 S. 17th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
United States
What We Do
Good News Global (formerly known as Good News Jail & Prison Ministry) provides chaplains to help meet the spiritual needs of inmates at the Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie County Jails. Men and women find support and guidance to promote beneficial spiritual change and deal with challenging life issues. In addition, the New Community Re-Entry Ministry helps recently incarcerated women transition back to society through mentoring and social support. Currently there are 6 Good News chaplains serving in local jails and the re-entry ministry
Interesting Info
- Approximately 30,000 individuals are processed through local jails in the Metro area every year.
- Good News chaplains currently serve in twenty-two US states and twenty five countries around the world.
Geographic Location
Omaha, Papillion, Council Bluffs, Midtown Omaha
