About Next Step

Next Step Ministries exists to provide an environment and orderliness that can be used by God to sanctify Christian men leading to a stable, productive and God glorifying life.



Who We Help

The men served by Next Step Ministries are, first, men who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Second, they are men who have stumbled in their lives, resulting in homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, broken relationships, or perhaps long-term unemployment but who have taken significant steps toward stability and restoration.

A Typical Next Step Ministries Participant:

  Has completed a Bible based life restoration, recovery, or rehabilitation program resulting in delivery from any form of substance abuse, or

  Is preparing for release from incarceration and desires an environment to continue to grow in his relationship with Jesus while transitioning to life outside prison, or

  Has encountered life challenges and simply wants help to get back “on track” by seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit

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Our Mission

Next Step Ministries

It is the mission of Next Step Ministries to provide help and hope to men who have taken steps to move from a damaged or broken life to a life that glorifies God.

Next Step Ministries Provides Three Foundational Services to Achieve Their Mission


1 Bible-based Discipleship & Lifeskills Programs


2 Safe & Affordable Housing


3 Assistance in Job Search & Retention

Who We Are

Next Step Ministries is a group of men dedicated to providing help and hope to men who have taken steps toward stability and restoration, and who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

Next Step Ministries is thankful to everyone for their participation, service, prayers, and their giving.

Get Involved

Spring 2019 BioPark Outing

Todd Loudon

Todd Loudon

President

Mr. Todd Loudon has been involved in ministry for over 10 years. Todd served at Steelbridge Ministries for over 9 years, with his most recent assignment as Program Director. He graduated from Cross Christian Fellowship’s Shepherd School where he also served as a mentor. Todd has completed the Chaplaincy Class of the International Fellowship of Chaplains and is a Certified Social Worker. He currently serves in the children’s ministry at Calvary Chapel ABQ. Todd’s heart is to serve men struggling with addiction issues as God delivered him over 15 years ago.

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Doug Chandler

Doug Chandler

Director

Mr. Doug Chandler serves as a Director of Next Step Ministries. Mr. Chandler has over 30 years of business experience including approximately 20 years in senior management and leadership positions. He has also served 6 years at the Albuquerque Rescue Mission as the Assistant to the Executive Director, before founding Next Step Ministries in 2012.

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Joe Werntz

Joe Werntz

Director

A native of Albuquerque, Mr. Joe Werntz has practiced law at Moses, Dunn, Farmer & Tuthill, P.C. law firm for over 38 years, since his graduation from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Since 1998, he has served on the board of New Mexico Christian Legal Aid. He served on the board of Steelbridge Ministries (formerly known as the Albuquerque Rescue Mission) from 2007 until 2019. Joe has also served on the board of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque. He attended and served in Bible Study Fellowship for several years.

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Todd Patton

Todd Patton

Director

Mr. Todd Patton serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Mr. Patton became an Ordained Minister in 1997. He also served the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department as a sworn officer and as Chaplain for 21 years. In addition to his work for the County, Mr. Patton served as Associate Pastor for 10 years and is now the Senior Pastor at Promise Community Church in Albuquerque. He also served as a volunteer at the Albuquerque Rescue Mission for 7 years, prior to joining the staff in 2011. He’s been married for 30 years with two sons and a grandson.

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