The Mission Statement of CSM This ministry exists to biblically equip men and women so that they might know, love, enjoy and glorify God and, by His grace, bring others to do the same locally through the church and globally through missions. The Mission: Minneapolis The north side of Minneapolis is burdened with most of the city’s crime. Gangs of young men selling drugs on the corner are an everyday, normal occurrence here. There is a steady supply of women selling their bodies along the Penn Ave. North/Lowry Ave. corridors. Children unsupervised and alone are commonplace. Memorials dot the streets and boarded-up houses are widespread. They line the streets while the homeless lie under the freeway. This is a land of the lost
As Christians what should we do? Throw up our hands in despair and board the next stagecoach out of Dodge? No. That is not a God honoring, neighbor loving response. Rather we must heed the call God gave to Jonah concerning Nineveh, “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”
The Lord Jesus is the only true solution to the deep-rooted problems in our city. Their cause is sin. “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander” (Matthew 15:19). But, Jesus came to save the sinners! He calls us to be his witness in “ Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) – even Minneapolis!
At Christ Satisfies Ministries our desire is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through the exaltation of God’s word in the hearts of all men. Meet CSM's Director - James Mullen James Mullen is the founder and director of Christ Satisfies Ministries (CSM). Along with his wife, Anne, and their three children – Titus (5), Phoebe (4) and Hadassah (2) – he currently lives and ministers in North Minneapolis, MN where they are members of Family Baptist Church, which is pastored by Dr. Lee J. Ormiston. Dr. Ormiston is the founding pastor of Family Baptist, which has been actively involved in urban ministry in North Minneapolis for the past eleven years. The local church is a crucial element in ministering to the urban community where James and his family make their home. CSM and the Family Baptist Church are partnered together to reach this community with the saving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. James has had four years of Biblical instruction under one of the nation’s foremost Bible teachers, Dr. John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. He is a graduate of The Bethlehem Institute (TBI). James has previously taught one of the institute’s core curriculum courses, Theological Foundations I. TBI is the teaching arm of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN, pastored by Dr. John Piper, author of several Christian books. James and his family sat under Dr. Piper’s teaching for approximately three years. His ministry includes the following: · Evangelizing people in the North Minneapolis community. · Conducting weekly and monthly outreaches among four main groups – gang members/drug dealers, prostitutes, the homeless and local residents. · Teaching Bible studies at Christian recovery/treatment centers, local jails & prisons and to members of the local church. · Exhorting the broader church regarding the importance of utilizing the various means of grace. · One-on-one discipleship with men who desire to know Christ and His Word in a more intimate way (Currently, he meets with 12 men throughout the week.) · Preaching Truth in various locales. 
James and Anne Mullen and their children
CSM's Third Anniversary
Friday, October 24th marked the third anniversary of Christ Satisfies Ministries serving in fulltime ministry in north Minneapolis. Just days prior, Monday (10/20), presented a snapshot of why we believe the Lord has planted us here and why He continues to bless and sustain this ministry. James rose early and met with a brother from 5-7 am before the man went off to work for a time of one-on-one Bible study and prayer. After that he headed over to the Hennepin County jail for his first Bible study of the day with some inmates, a second one would follow in the afternoon at 2 pm. Once finished with the morning jail ministry. He went driving in our neighborhood to evangelize those out and about on the streets. First he met Pernell (a.k.a.Nail). This young man in his early twenties was just a few blocks from our house when James met up with him. He was quite open to a word from the Lord; James actually was able to share the complete gospel with him. Nail listened intently and was thankful. After giving him a card, inviting him to church and encouraging him to the Lord, James moved on around the community. Turning into an alley, heading toward 26th Ave. N. James came upon a situation not as promising as the one with Nail. As he approached the gas station on the corner of Penn & 26th from the alley side, he could see 4 young men arguing near one of the gas pumps. In a quick instant, three were racing off down 26th in the direction of our house, the fourth was raising a gun from out of his pants. James continued pulling the van forward and ended up in between the guy with the weapon and those who ran. Seemingly oblivious to James, the pursuer stopped and wrestled with his gun trying to conceal it in his pants once again. Once successful, he took off down Penn Ave. N toward W. Broadway. On the phone with the 911 dispatcher, James offered a description of the guy and the situation. Circling the block, he looked for this young man, but lost sight of him. By the time he reached the gas station again, two police cars were there in response to his call. As he continued ministering the word, he drove down W. Broadway. Approaching Dupont Ave. N. he noticed yellow crime scene tape along Broadway and down the side street. Police, spectators, reporters and camera crews were present. Parking the van, he went inside The Prayer Center, a local ministry led by Jerrilyn, a woman who mans this storefront beseeching the Lord for the salvation of the lost in our community. She informed him that a man had been shot, and he stumbled into one of the stores on the block looking for help. The shooting took place just before noon. The two of them shared a time of prayer pouring out their souls before the throne of grace beseeching the Lord for a miracle of salvation in north Minneapolis. Afterwards, James returned to the van to continue ministering in the community seeking to urge people to consider their eternity. The Lord provided a wonderful opportunity as he pulled alongside a group of gang members/drug dealers who were at the edge of the police tape watching the activities where the shooting occurred. He challenged them to follow the Lord and turn from their ways. Praise Him for divine appointments. Pray with us for another Great Awakening! Right here in Minneapolis, MN!Making Disciples for Christ Making Friends:
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 Teaching Others: 
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in Him and He will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the
noonday sun .” Psalm 37:5-6 |
