Combat Ministries
Combat Ministries exists to combat the chains of oppression through faith, impactful programming, intentional community, and education. Rooted in a mission to engage, educate, and equip leaders, the ministry creates safe and compassionate environments where individuals can grow into servant-leaders who inspire lasting change.
Many young people enter the program facing difficult circumstances and uncertain futures, yet leave empowered to become devoted parents, community builders, and influential leaders. They carry forward the values and lessons they have learned, multiplying the ministry’s impact for generations.
Starting an agency fund has been on the minds of the leaders at Combat Ministries for a long time. When the opportunity finally aligned, they were ready to take this important step toward securing the ministry’s future.
The founder of Combat Ministries, Gene Fletcher, explains “We have got to reinforce and make this organization and this community able to keep shining light and doing even better when we are gone. How do we set them up for success knowing we’re not going to be here forever?”
His hope is for the ministry to long outlive him, but he recognizes that action must be taken now to ensure its longevity and continued impact. Fletcher believes “an endowment is a milestone for all nonprofits when we think about the future. It just must be part of it.”
For Fletcher, establishing an agency fund is about more than sustaining one organization. It is an investment in the future of Madison County and the people who call it home. He says, “If your goal is to magnify the impact of a gift, Madison County Community Foundation is the place to do it. They take seriously what they are going to do with the money. They will reinvest in a way that is going to help Madison County to be better, to grow, to be stronger, and improve.”
At The Center, Combat Ministries offers a variety of programs, including martial arts, art classes, mentoring, small groups, health and wellness services, and a cancer recovery group. Each program is designed to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through a continual commitment to identifying and meeting local needs.
By cultivating servant-leaders and investing in long-term transformation, Combat Ministries is creating a legacy of hope, healing, and community impact that will endure well into the future.
