Reaching America's Runaways: Stories of Hope and Forgiveness

"Whether in the pulpit or pew, the stories in this book will inspire and challenge you to see people through eyes of compassion."
-Jon McHatton, Founder, CARE INC of Arizona

"Joe Woodard has continued faithfully reaching out to the broken, hurting and marginalized people in our society, not seeking the stage but the street to be the hands of Jesus."
-Judy Radachy, Founder, Oasis of Hollywood

"Joe has the heart of the Lord for the homeless and hurting who carries out the great commission to go into all the world and show the grace of God."
-Pastor Pete Norris, Harvest Church, Goldstone, NC

Joe is the founder of Heart & Soul - an outreach to runaways and youth. It is his continued passion to be among those who society has written off and champion them to faith in Christ. In addition, Joe conducts inspirational weekends to inspire others to be a living example of hope in their area of influence. In this setting he challenges the local Church to get involved in their community as a beacon of hope to those on the outside of faith. Joe has been reaching out to youth and runaways for 30 years across America and is based out of Phoenix AZ.