A Movement of Redemption

Your Past Is Dead.
You Are Not Too Far Gone.

God's calling on your life still stands.

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Our Mission

Breaking the Cycle of Shame

Changed And Chosen exists to lead people out of shame, guilt, and identity bondage and into the redeeming truth of Jesus Christ. Rooted in a powerful testimony of freedom from addiction, this ministry reaches far beyond substance struggles—speaking directly to the silent battles that countless believers face every day.

"Shame, guilt, and unworthiness are not from Christ—and it's time for people to believe that."

Everywhere we go—churches, prisons, recovery centers, workplaces, schools, and colleges—we meet people who know about forgiveness yet still struggle to receive it. We are here to break that cycle through honest testimony, biblical truth, and the message of identity in Christ.

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The Book

Bibles Over Bottles

A Journey from Addiction to Sobriety

Written by Joshua Batjer, Bibles Over Bottles is a raw, honest account of walking through addiction, shame, and a broken sense of identity — and discovering that surrendering to God changes everything. This book speaks to anyone who has ever felt too far gone, too broken, or too stuck to change.

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Reader Reviews
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"From start to finish, the book has you hooked — you keep telling yourself 'One more chapter' and before you know it, it's finished and you are left with a feeling that is unexplainable. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could."

— Amazon Reviewer

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"This book was very hard to put down. I finished it in 3 days — this is a book everyone should read whether you struggle with addiction or not. So good, I bought more than one copy to share with others."

— Amazon Reviewer

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"When I bought this book I didn't know if I would be able to read it as I'm not a reader. I put it off for a couple weeks — once I picked it up it was finished within 24 hours. It was that good."

— Amazon Reviewer

The Need

Saved but Stuck

Churches today are filled with men and women who know about forgiveness but struggle to receive it. Shame blinds them to grace. Guilt convinces them they are unworthy. Many are saved but stuck—afraid that their past disqualifies them from their purpose.

"Instead of your shame there will be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice."

— Isaiah 61:7

"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever."

— Psalm 138:8

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you."

— Jeremiah 1:5

What We Do

How We Minister

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Testimony & Teaching

Breaking shame and revealing identity in Christ through honest, powerful storytelling and biblical truth.

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Book Distribution

Bibles Over Bottles — distributed free to prisons, rehabs, churches, and individuals who need it most.

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Outreach Events

Communities, recovery centers, correctional facilities, colleges, shelters—anywhere God opens the door.

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Podcast & Digital Evangelism

Expanding our reach through media to multiply the ministry's impact far beyond physical borders.

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Church Services & Conferences

Offering hope, healing, and restoration at churches, conferences, special events, and retreats.

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Changed & Chosen Kids

Reaching children before the world does — helping kids in foster care, schools, churches, and group homes discover their identity, purpose, and freedom in God from the very start.

Vision & Impact

A Movement, Not Just a Ministry

We believe this ministry will reach thousands—and ultimately hundreds of thousands—with the message of redemption. Someone who encounters this book or hears this testimony could very well be the next Billy Graham, waiting to step into their purpose once shame is broken off their life.

There is no corner of the earth off-limits. We will go wherever God sends—churches, streets, prisons, rehabs, conferences, and beyond. This is more than a program. It is a movement of redemption committed to prayer, integrity, and keeping Jesus at the center.

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How You Can Help

We are asking God to raise up partners who believe in the power of redemption and are willing to help us reach more lives. Every gift sown helps restore lives, awaken purpose, and pull souls out of darkness into the light of Christ.

1. Book Sponsorship

Help us purchase and distribute Bibles Over Bottles to prisons, rehabs, churches, and outreach events.

2. Travel & Outreach

Enable us to go where the doors open—locally and across the nation wherever God sends us.

3. Media Development

Support podcast and digital resource creation to multiply the ministry's reach and impact.

4. Ministry Start-Up

Help cover foundational costs including 501(c)(3) filing, website, and operational expenses.

5. Team Support

Help sustain those called to leave other work and advance this mission full time.

6. Prayer & Covering

Partner spiritually as we advance God's Kingdom and minister to the brokenhearted.

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Our Commitment

What We Stand On

Prayer
Accountability
Biblical Truth
Integrity
Obedience to the Holy Spirit
Contact

Get In Touch

Whether you want to invite us to speak, partner with this ministry, or simply learn more— we'd love to hear from you.

Joshua & Grace Batjer
Changed And Chosen Ministry
Phone:
607-731-6486
Email:
Joshuabatjer@yahoo.com

Available to speak at: Churches & outreach programs · Prisons & correctional facilities · Colleges & universities · Recovery programs & shelters · Conferences & retreats