God's Intervention Ministry was founded in January of 2007, by Minister Hasan Kalem Zarif, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, without funding from any church or ministry. He asked Preston Brown, President of WCLM, 1450 A.M. radio station, to give the ministry the opportunity to broadcast on the airwaves. Brown told him to come to the studio the next day and he placed a microphone in front of him and said, "Tell the radio audience what is the name of your new ministry that will be on Sunday morning?" Mr. Zarif was shocked! Mr. Brown did not ask for a large amount of money to attain the air time. Moved by the Holy Spirit Zarif said, "God's Intervention Ministry." Mr. Brown had faith in him when others didn't. Mr. Zarif then expanded the ministry from 15-minutes to 30-minutes. Mr. Zarif, using his personal funds, trusted God and have paid for the broadcast by faith for the last 7 years.
The Right Messenger
Minister Zarif is a returning citizen (former offender), who served 16 years and four months of incarceration, completed 12 years of parole with no violations. His civil rights were restored in 2007 and he received a Simple Pardon from former Governor Timothy Kaine in 2009. He holds 4-certifications in the field of Workforce Development, he is an Ordained Minister, and he is a Certified Workforce Development Professional. He provides an array of services including Bible Studies, Adult and Youth Ministry, Motivational Workshops, Worship Services, Counseling, Re-entry Workshops, Restoration of Rights assistance, information on expungement and pardons in Virginia. If he can't provide a service he will try to direct individuals to agencies and partners who may provide other wholistic services. Remember it is not just the message, you want to get across, you need the right messenger.
Minister Hasan Zarif was a model prisoner for 12-years while incarcerated. After his release, Zarif used his personal funds to travel to more than 20-correctional facilities as a community servant for the last 24 years. He has been employed full-time since his release. He has touched the lives of thousands. The record is clear. He is God's Messenger with a Special Message to the returning citizen, troubled adult, youth, family member, or service providers.