Our Story
Vessels of Mercy Outreach Ministry was born not in a boardroom — but in a prison cell. While serving his third sentence, God gave founder David Vanstory a vision for a ministry that would reach men behind prison walls and walk them all the way to restoration. The first service was held in a church in High Point, NC, bringing together inmates and ex-inmates around the power of God's Word.
The ministry grew, and along the way VOMOM worked toward establishing structured housing for men in transition. Through a partnership and subsequent merger with another prison ministry, they secured a home in Archdale, NC — funded with VOMOM resources. However, the City of Archdale used the road where the house was located to build a roundabout, and the home was lost. Concerns about the ethics of the merged organization led VOMOM to quietly and honorably withdraw — leaving behind everything, including the house, choosing peace over conflict so that no negativity would hinder future ministry to inmates.
Today, VOMOM is completely restarting — with integrity intact, vision burning bright, and faith stronger than ever. The founder and program director chose the high road, believing that God's plan is bigger than any setback. The best is yet to come.
Note: You may see a home in our video. While we no longer have that house, we are diligently working and believing God for the next one. Our mission has never stopped — only grown stronger.