A message of hope and redemption

I AM 2ND CHANCES, INC.

I AM 2ND CHANCES, INC. is a nonprofit ministry that exists to inspire a message of hope and redemption by illuminating the character of Jesus, connecting people to the Truth, equipping spiritual growth through high-quality resources, and encouraging people to live out their faith.

OBJECTIVES

I AM 2ND CHANCES, Inc. and its partner I AM MASTERPIECE are developing multimedia ministry resources that will include a website, podcasts, YouTube and multiple social media channels to broaden our outreach to the public and provide ongoing support.

Derrick Serianni

When you are looking for someone who can inspire and transform lives through the lens of a life-altering experience, Derrick Serianni is the person who can do just that. His message of transformation and resilience is fueled by a shocking life event—a massive heart attack that nearly claimed his life. This harrowing experience led to an emergency quadruple bypass surgery, and it became the catalyst for Derrick’s profound shift in perspective. Surviving this near-death event ignited a renewed sense of purpose, driving him to share the wisdom from his story to help others discover their true potential.

As a dynamic and influential professional speaker, coach, and mentor, Derrick has spent decades helping others unlock their potential and achieve their goals. With a proven track record as an entrepreneur, business owner, and top sales executive, he has earned multiple accolades for his ability to build key relationships and serve as a catalyst for success.

Derrick’s expertise spans Goal Setting, Relationship Building, and Understanding Society, with a strong focus on practical implementation. His journey is one of relentless pursuit, not just of personal success, but of a deeper purpose rooted in faith. Derrick’s path to becoming a powerful leader and mentor is both inspiring and transformative.

, I AM 2ND CHANCES Founder, partnered with two initial “2ND Chance Friends”

Michael Franzese

Once a “made” man in the Colombo organized crime family in New York, Michael Franzese has been sharing his unique, gritty testimony to at-risk youth, athletes, men, women, families, and churches around the world for the past 28 years. After serving eight years in prison and surviving a mafia death sentence, God got Michael’s attention, turned his life around and remade him from the inside out through the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Michael Franzese is already a respected and compelling voice in the current ministry landscape. As we expand this ministry, we want to tackle even more raw and unique stories, inviting people and churches to engage in dialogue that inspires hope and encourages repentance and redemption over the bondage of guilt and shame.

Through Michael Franzese Ministries, we have seen firsthand accounts of lives impacted through the transformational power of Christ. This energizes Michael to continue sharing the story of how he became a “remade” man in Christ. To help carry this mission forward, Michael has partnered with a group of “2ND CHANCE” friends who each share a testimony of redemption. Together, they are pushing forward and growing I AM 2ND CHANCES for His glory.

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Cliff Preston

It’s been said that what sets Cliff Preston apart is his raw authenticity and compassion. Preston’s music ministry began in 2002 as he began traveling with bands to bring awareness to the love of Jesus as well as the mental health crisis. With his father being a professional counselor and pastor, he was very aware of the effect that mental health was having on the generation, as well as the ultimate source of wellness - the finished work of the cross. He has spent the following twenty years traveling the country writing songs, leading worship, preaching, and even opening businesses geared towards Christ-centered clinical mental healthcare.

Cliff is proud to call Smackover, Arkansas his hometown. He is even prouder of God’s faithfulness through his marriage with his wife Leslie, and the wisdom God provides as they raise their four children.

Cliff brings over two decades of ministry experience and business development to the table. He has written songs for artists including Newsong, JJ Weeks, Carrolton and more. He has shared the stage with artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, and Natalie Grant among others. All while opening and building companies that develop platforms to display Christ to a lost and hurting world.

, who are passionate about reaching those with a gritty past and through this medium tackle topics that churches are often uncomfortable talking about; gambling, pornography, sexual identity, gangs, crime, divorce, bankruptcy, etc. While churches may minister to this demographic on a limited geographical scope, I AM 2ND CHANCES has relationships expanding all over the globe.

Studies show that now more than ever there is a need to share a message of hope and healing. I AM 2ND CHANCES will do just that. With their own redemptive stories of freedom from gambling, addiction, struggles with sexual identity and pornography, painful divorce, bankruptcy (personal or business) and more, they will encourage and inspire people by pointing them to the only One who can transform their lives...Jesus Christ. As the team of I AM 2ND CHANCES grows, our target market will continue to broaden with the range of topics and issues.

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According to Recent Studies

80% of American adults gamble on a yearly basis. Five out of every 100 gamblers have a gambling addiction. As many as 750,000 young people, ages 14 to 21 have a gambling addiction. (addictions.com)
40 million Americans say they regularly visit porn sites. 70% of men aged 18 to 24 visit a porn site at least once per month. Sunday is the most popular day of the week for viewing porn. (therecoveryvillage.com)
Every 13 seconds there will be one divorce in America. That equates to 277 divorces per hour, 6,646 divorces per day, 46,523 divorces per week, and 2,419,196 divorces per year. (wf-lawyers.com)
40 million Americans ages 12 and older – or more than 1 in 7 people – abuse or are addicted to nicotine, alcohol or other substances. (centeronaddiction.org)
Far more Americans die at the hands of gang members than in acts of terror or mass shootings. There are around 2,000 gang-related homicides every year, or 13% of all homicides in the U.S. (gcn.com)
In 2018, an estimated 1,206,836 violent crimes occurred nationwide. An estimated 139,380 rapes were reported to law enforcement. This was a 2.7% increase from 2017. The estimated number of murders in the nation was 14,214. (ucr.fbi.gov)
Bankruptcy filings rose 16 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, total filings rose to 467,774 new cases, compared with 403,273 cases reported during the year ending March 31, 2023. Business filings increased 40.4 percent, from 14,467 in March 2023 to 20,316 in the newest report. Non-business filings rose 15.1 percent, from 388,806 in March 2023 to 447,458 in March 2024.

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Help Us Spread a Message of Hope

I AM 2ND CHANCES Ministries will leverage the multiple marketing strategies to reach people and carry forward our vision and mission. As we grow we will expand in areas including the growth of our website, social media, podcasts, YouTube, influencers, live events, email and newsletters and strategic partnerships. Our website will provide a wealth of resources designed to equip people to grow in their faith. Resources like, a Bible and Bible study guide, a video library of testimonies, recommended books, a prayer hotline, and more. This will connect people with the necessary resources to strengthen their walk with the Lord.

All of this takes support. We ask that you consider helping us reach the world for Jesus Christ. Donations to I AM 2ND CHANCES are tax deductible.

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TELL YOUR STORY

If you have found a message of hope in Jesus, we want to know your story! Tell us how you came to know Christ and the change He has made in your life.