b'Mike Little put his faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 11. He has lived surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus since 2022. He currently serves as the executive director of Jail Chaplains, with prior roles in healthcare leadership. He also serves as an elder at his local church. Mike lives in Fargo, North Dakota, with his wife, Louise, and their three Spiritfilled children.Dyllan finds true freedomI just didnt know who I was anymore,W e saw this truth come to life in aDyllan says. young man we met while he wasThat year in jail, Dyllan heard Chaplain in jail and referred to the New LifeMike Sonju share his testimony, and something Center Genesis program. Dyllan grew up on thestirred in his heart. But real change didnt come Turtle Mountain Reservation and later movedeasily. Jail became a revolving door. Dyllan would to south Minneapolis, where he and his familyfind God behind bars but then leave Jesus at the lived in a semi-abandoned house. Surrounded bydoor when he was released, going right back to hardship and pain, he made promises to himself:his old ways. Im never going to hit a woman. Im never goingEverything changed on May 5, 2023. to sell drugs.When Dyllan got out of jail this time, he found But one morning in 2015, those promisesChaplain Mike Sonjus number in his Bible shattered. Dyllan woke up and looked at his girl- and decided to call. I just got out and I dont friend. She had been beaten, and he instantlyknow what to do, he confessed. With Mikes knew hed done it. Walking to the bathroom, heencouragement, Dyllan decided to start attending looked in the mirror and finally saw himself forthe New Life Center Genesis programwho he had become: Someone who had chosenbecause he knew that Mike followed Jesus alcohol and drugs over family, and had hurt theand this would be the way to truly change and woman he loved.surrender to Christ. Through mentorship with Jail Chaplains and countless hours of prayer, God refined Dyllans heart. When he landed in jail yet again after turning himself in for an outstanding warrant, everything was different. Dyllan led Bible studies, prayed with inmates, and watched men get bap-tized in the sink. Today, Dyllan walks in true freedom. Hes out of jail, is holding a full-time job, and is living a Christ-centered, victorious life, sharing the hope that transformed him. The revolving door has stopped spinning. The chains are broken. Sharing Jesus in jail is probably the most important thing I could think about [when I was there], Dyllan says. A lot of times thats where we meet Godwhen were at our lowest point. Its important to have a whole team. We all fall short of the glory of God, and we all need each other. Iron sharpens iron. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) \x03NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 33'