Jesus
The hero of every story. He calls each person by name and turns lives around with love.
Our Story
Dalquon's Calling
Out in the field, a shepherd boy named Dalquon holds a lamb close while a wolf circles nearby. Then Jesus calls him by name, and everything changes. One calling opens the door, and soon Elijah and Devonte are receiving their keys too.
Truth. Restoration. Prayer. A second start for everyone.
The Story Behind the House
The church the Devil said we couldn't build, but Jesus told us to do it anyway.
Who We Are
JC's TRAP House, Jesus Christ's Truth, Restoration, and Prayer House, is a Baptist church and Christian vocational rehabilitation mission in Compton, California. We are here to give people a second start, with open doors and open arms.
How It Works
We walk alongside people through faith, mentorship, and job and life-skills training tracks that help restore them to work and to family. Anyone can join as a member, with a 10% tithe or by paying what they can.
What We Have Planned
We are building training programs, a sermon and media library that preserves the sermons of Rev. J. Rannie Williams, and a growing community of believers walking this road together. Giving and online donations are coming soon.
INTRODUCING THE CAST
Meet the faces of the TRAP House. Meet the Cast →
Dalquon
The big brother. His calling story opens the door for everyone who hears the call.
Elijah
Newly invited to work alongside Dalquon.
Devonte
Newly invited to work alongside Dalquon.
Saint Peter
Keeper of the keys. He explains TRAP: Truth, Restoration, and Prayer, and reminds everyone the door is always open.
Saint Thomas
Heaven's watchman at the control desk, making sure JC's TRAP House and its shepherds are covered.
Archangel Michael
The mighty guardian. She and her angels stand watch, turning the devil's trap into God's wide net.
The Pastor
He sets the stage for every lesson.
Ms. Dee
A church lady who explains each story's lesson, with plenty of love and a little sass.
Ms. Patty
Her partner in teaching, with just as much love and sass.
BIBLICAL ICONS
Aaron
Moses' brother and Israel's first high priest.
Abigail
Wise peacemaker who turned David from revenge.
Abraham
Father of faith who trusted God's promise.
Adam & Eve
The first man and woman, made in God's image.
Ahasuerus
The Persian king who made Esther queen.
Andrew
Fisherman who brought his brother Peter to Jesus.
Bartholomew
Apostle who followed Jesus to the end.
Bathsheba
Mother of Solomon, part of Jesus' family line.
Bithiah
Pharaoh's daughter who drew baby Moses from the Nile.
Boaz
Kind kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth.
Candace
Queen of Ethiopia whose treasurer met Philip.
Daniel
Faithful in the lions' den.
David
Shepherd boy, giant slayer, and king after God's heart.
Deborah
Prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory.
Elisha
Prophet who took up Elijah's mantle.
Elizabeth
Mother of John the Baptist, blessed in old age.
Esau
Jacob's twin, who sold his birthright for stew.
Esther
The queen who spoke up for such a time as this.
Ezekiel
Prophet who saw dry bones live again.
Gabriel
The messenger angel who announced Jesus' birth.
Habakkuk
Prophet who learned the righteous live by faith.
Hannah
Woman of prayer, mother of Samuel.
Hezekiah
King who trusted God and prayed for healing.
Hosea
Prophet of God's faithful, forgiving love.
Huldah
Prophetess who confirmed God's Word to the king.
Isaac
The son of promise, father of Jacob and Esau.
Isaiah
Prophet who said, 'Here am I. Send me.'
Ishmael
Abraham's son, whom God also blessed.
Jacob
Wrestled with God and was renamed Israel.
James
Son of thunder, one of Jesus' closest friends.
James the Younger
Apostle who followed quietly and faithfully.
Jehoshaphat
King who sent singers ahead of his army.
Jeremiah
The weeping prophet of hope and a future.
Jethro
Moses' father-in-law and wise counselor.
John
The disciple Jesus loved.
John the Baptist
Voice in the wilderness preparing the way.
Jonah
The runaway prophet God brought back.
Jonathan
Loyal friend to David.
Joseph
Dreamer sold into slavery who saved his family.
Joshua
Led Israel into the Promised Land.
Judith
Brave widow who saved her people.
Lazarus
Friend of Jesus, raised from the dead.
Lot
Abraham's nephew, rescued from Sodom.
Lydia
Seller of purple who opened her home to Paul.
Malachi
The last prophet of the Old Testament.
Mary & Joseph
The parents who raised Jesus in Nazareth.
Mary & Martha
Sisters who welcomed Jesus into their home.
Mary Magdalene
First to see the risen Lord.
Matthew
Tax collector turned Gospel writer.
Micah
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly.
Miriam
Prophetess who led Israel in song.
Moses
Led God's people out of Egypt.
Naamah
Mother of King Rehoboam.
Naomi
Mother-in-law whose bitterness turned to joy.
Nathan
Prophet who told King David the truth.
Nehemiah
Rebuilt Jerusalem's walls with prayer and grit.
Nicodemus
Came to Jesus by night and learned to be born again.
Noah
Built the ark and trusted God through the flood.
Obadiah
Prophet of God's justice.
Paul
Persecutor turned apostle to the nations.
Queen of Sheba
Traveled far to hear Solomon's wisdom.
Rachel
Jacob's beloved, mother of Joseph.
Rahab
Hid the spies and found a place in God's family.
Rebekah
Kind at the well, mother of twins.
Ruth
'Where you go, I will go.'
Samson
Strongman who prayed for one last victory.
Samuel
'Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.'
Sarah
Laughed at a promise, then held it in her arms.
Silas
Sang hymns in prison with Paul.
Solomon
King who asked God for wisdom.
Tabitha
Woman of good works, raised by Peter.
Taharqa
Cushite king of Egypt in Hezekiah's day.
Tamar
A woman in the line of Jesus.
Vashti
The queen who refused the king's command.
Zechariah
Prophet of the coming humble King.
Zephaniah
Prophet of the day of the Lord and joy after.
Zipporah
Moses' wife, a woman of courage.
THE OTHER SIDE
The Devil
The comic villain who scoffs at TRAP and is furious that Jesus turned it around on him.
Lilith
The Devil's 'old friend,' a wicked witch with many surprises in store.
The Boogeyman
The eight-legged terror the Devil calls in when things get desperate.
Pride (Him)
All about me.
Greed (Her)
Always wants more.
Lust (Him)
Chases temptation.
Envy (Her)
Wants what others have.
Gluttony (Him)
Never gets full.
Wrath (Her)
Quick to rage.
Sloth (Him)
Can't be bothered.
Pride (Her)
Mirror, mirror, all about her.
Greed (Him)
Counting what isn't his.
Lust (Her)
Wants what she shouldn't.
Envy (Him)
Green over your blessings.
Gluttony (Her)
Always room for more.
Wrath (Him)
Short fuse, loud voice.
Sloth (Her)
Tomorrow, maybe.
BIBLICAL VILLAINS
Absalom
David's rebel son, caught by his own pride.
Ananias & Sapphira
Lied to the Holy Spirit about their gift.
Cain & Abel
The first jealousy and the first murder.
Delilah
Sold Samson's secret for silver.
Goliath
The giant who taunted God's army.
Herod
The jealous king who feared a baby.
Jezebel
The scheming queen who opposed Elijah.
Judas
Betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Nebuchadnezzar
Proud king humbled by God.
Pharaoh
Egypt's hard-hearted king.
Saul
Israel's first king.
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