About!
Serving the community since 1993, New Connections Ministries (NCM) is an interdenominational, Christ-centered ministry supporting men while in prison and as they transition out of prison, addiction programs, or homelessness.
We provide structured housing, relational discipleship, biblical counselling, and practical support to help men rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and faith.
Our purpose is simple: to walk with men toward long-term restoration, healthy community, and a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ.
Mission
New Connections Ministries exists to walk alongside men who’ve experienced incarceration, addiction, or homelessness—bringing them the transforming hope of the Gospel through relational discipleship, structured housing, and community restoration.
Vision
We envision a transformed Ottawa where redeemed men live with freedom, purpose, and dignity—grounded spiritually, connected to stable housing and healthy relationships, and growing into leaders who serve their communities.
Purpose
NCM provides a Christ-centred environment where men can heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. We help them develop spiritual maturity, life skills, healthy routines, and meaningful community connections.
Partner Ministries
We refer to, and collaborate with these trusted programs:
- Jericho Road – https://www.jerichoroad.ca/
- The Anchorage Program – https://www.ottawaboothcentre.org
- Teen Challenge – https://www.teenchallenge.ca/
- LoveSoluble – https://www.lovesoluble.ca/
- Harvest House Ministries – https://www.harvesthouse.org/
- Whitestone – https://www.whitestonecanada.ca/
Staff
Stephen Prendergast – Life Coach & Counsellor
John Austin – Liberty House Manager
Fred Williams – Director of Prison Outreach
Jim Dodds – Counsellor & Mentor
Board of Directors
NCM is guided by a local, independent board committed to accountability, prayer, and wise stewardship of the ministry.