Hope Rocks Campaign

A campaign to advance the surrounding hope of Christian music where it’s most needed.

The Hope Rocks Campaign (www.HopeRocksCampaign.com) advances the mission of Hope Shows through education and fundraising. Support for the Hope Rocks Campaign accelerates the distribution of Christian music to prison communities, presenting the transforming hope of the Gospel to people who most need to hear this message.

Hope Rocks Campaign benefit concerts engage an emerging youth and young adult generation for prison ministry. A love offering  for Hope Shows is collected at each Hope Rocks Campaign event.

The Hope Rocks Campaign will focus on two initiatives:

• Initiative #1: Increase the availability of Christian music  and other Christ-centered media via events, CD libraries and radio for prison communities, jails and juvenile detention centers. Proceeds from the sale of HopeRocks Campaign merchandise will supplement donor gifts designated for this purpose.The goal of the in-prison events are three-fold:

1. 1. to visit those in prison with hope of the Gospel as presented through Christian music, film and other media,
   2. to equip prison facilities with Bibles and other Christian literature, art and music supplies and instruction and new volunteers,
   3. to connect inmates with supportive communities, including Christian music radio in their region, and existing ministry opportunities available through their chaplain and religious services programs.

• Initiative #2: Equip the church and, specifically, young adults for prison ministry, facilitating and communicating systems for in-prison ministry to inmates and after-care/re-entry services for newly-released inmates.The benefit events seek:

1. 1. to tell the story of prison ministry, through testimonies, stories and music, reminding the public of the need to love inmates, former inmates and their families,
   2. to build support for Hope Shows initiatives designed to encourage inmates toward a healthier identity in Christ by providing in-prison Hope Shows events (through donations of “tickets” for inmates to attend a concert or movie in their facility), Christ-centered literature (through Bible and Christian book donation drives) and access to art and music (though donations of supplies, financial support and time/instruction),
   3. to equip attendees with practical steps toward prison ministry, including connections to in-prison ministry volunteer opportunities and organizations, after-care ministry options and the needs of families of inmates.

We are driven by Jesus’ concern for prisoners (Matthew 25:36, Isaiah 61:1, Hebrews 13:3) and the transforming, redeeming work of Jesus through the Gospel message.

In addition, statistics show that 95% of inmates will be released back into our communities. We seek to facilitate their productive re-entry in to their families, careers and communities AND reduce the over 50% recidivism rate of former inmates who return to prison within three years.

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I am just one individual. What can I do to advance Christian music?

• Support the Hope Rocks Campaign! We welcome your financial support, prayers and promotion of the campaign as we seek to get Christian music to where it’s most needed.
• Promote and support Christian music radio stations.
• Legally purchase Christian music CDs and digital downloads.
• Give Christian music as gifts for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
• Keep a few copies on hand of your favorite CDs to give to others in need of encouragement.
• Attend, volunteer and/or support Christian concerts in your region. Your gifts of time and money will help to advance Christian music in your community.
• Introduce a friend to Christian music by inviting them to a concert in your area.
• Tell your friends about artists, CDs, concerts and more – via word-of-mouth, facebook, twitter and other means of social networking.
• Buy artist merchandise for yourself and others … the proceeds from the sale of artist merch help to sustain artists on the road promoting this message of hope.
• Support the ministries founded by – or partnered with – Christian music artists with your time, prayer and finances.
• Encourage your friends and family to support these ministry opportunities.

I own a business. What can I do to advance Christian music?

• Support the Hope Rocks Campaign … We welcome your financial support, prayers and promotion of the campaign as we seek to get Christian music to where it’s most needed.
• Play Christian music in your place of business.
• Underwrite listener-supported Christian radio stations.
• Sponsor Christian music events, including festivals, concerts and conferences.
• Support the ministries founded by – or partnered with – Christian music artists with your time, prayer and finances.

Christian Music Broadcasters

Hope Rocks Campaign Sponsors