Prison Ministry-Lets Share and Learn about ideas and suggestions

[Kersh]

Amen Brother, I have had the same problem here, Many of our guys have nowhere to go, so they return to the same old habits. I pray that more churches will get involved with this.

I'd like to see a solid multi-denominational network of churches who are trained, ready, and willing to welcome felons into their congregations, so that when a man or woman gets out of prison they can know right where to go where their past won't prevent them from being fully welcomed into a church family.

 

[Jesus Won't leave]

WOW! Totally cool! I'm planning on creating my own after I graduate from college!

 

[teresa]

Joining an In-Prison Ministry - Prison Fellowship
Here is a link some might find helpful.

Yes thank you, this link brings up something very important that some may really need to think about :
GET APPROVED BY YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Most states have a required volunteer orientation class as well as a mandatory background check for new volunteers.

 

[teresa]

Part 2 of Prison Ministries

These videos are really helpful and informative regarding how to minister to prison immates

We need to know that we all have a lot in common

 

[teresa]

issues with grief, guilt, fear are great commonalities, but keep your boundaries/don't reveal anything personal/be discerning and don't come "needy" because they will sense that and they are not there to fill your needs!

that's not fair to them; don't put them in that position; therefore, come with your tanks full, not needy- spiritually, emotionally, sexually needy, bc that's not what they are there for.

be careful to observe all the prisons particular rules and regulations, for example a rule might be that you cannot mail a letter for an inmate.

and why do you think that would be?

 

[Molly Robbie]

We had prison ministry component in France, one thing I'd point out, is it's surprising how open many of the inmates are to it, in our experience, more than most people on the outside. Although some inmates are hardened criminals, most are not, they're normal people who've made some mistakes, or feel left behind by society unfairly. The prison ministries help to show, there is a world outside that cares about them and sees them as individuals. Emphasize this, they're not alone and the prison ministry is one of their sole sources of support and respect, and they will respond with respect and want to know more