A real estate investor, Lew McGinnis has over 56 years of experience in the field. A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, Lew McGinnis also serves as the finance chairman of Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (CJMM).

1. THE NEW DAY CAMP MINISTRY OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE AND MERCY MINISTRIES
Lew McGinnis

2. INTRODUCTION
 A real estate investor, Lew McGinnis has over 56 years of
experience in the field. A lifelong member of the Methodist
Church, Lew McGinnis also serves as the finance chairman of
Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (CJMM).
With ministries in nearly every prison in Oklahoma, CJMM was
established by the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist
Church. Dedicated to helping individuals who have been
incarcerated make a life for themselves outside of prison and to
supporting children with at least one incarcerated parent, the
organization was founded more than 25 years ago. Primarily
staffed by volunteers, CJMM has ministries that range from
Exodus House, a six-month residential rehabilitation program, to
Redemption Church, providing services specifically for people
who are starting new lives out of prison. Another program is New
Day Camp.

3. NEW DAY CAMP MINISTRY
 A five-day camp, New Day Camp allows children with
one or more incarcerated parents to address their
feelings and needs in a supportive group
environment. Located near Lake Texoma, the camp
has sessions for children ages 8 through 11 and 12
through 14. Regardless of age, however, campers
participate in small groups and worship services, as
well as therapeutic games and traditional camp
activities. During camp, participants have the
opportunity to grow and share their hopes and
dreams. The camp is also fully staffed with nurses to
dispense medication and trained lifeguards and
professionals to ensure the campers are safe.