WHAT WE DO…
- Regularly go into several prison units most days of the week, coordinating the Faith-Based program classes and preaching for their prison church services.
CHURCH SERVICES
We provide 160 Church Services at 7 prisons on Sunday mornings, afternoons, & evenings, and also on Saturday evenings (with an additional 110 services added in 2020). We are authorized to bring in Bibles, serve communion once a month, and we are permitted to provide quarterly baptism opportunities in 5 prisons.
- Over 220 were baptized in 2019 (with 2-3 more baptism services still to come!)
CLASSES (Faith-Based)
We regularly go into several different prison units on most days of the week, and teach 10-12 Faith-Based classes a week for up to 200 men per class in 5 state prisons.
Many of our Faith-Based programs and classes have a waiting list, some of 200-300.
Bible Courses: New Testament overview & Old Testament overview
Wisdom for Life – topical study of Proverbs & Ecclesiastes
- Searching for Wisdom – Creating a change in character, attitude, and expectations.
Life of Christ – Basic Christian Discipleship class
Authentic Manhood, 33: the Series – Uses Jesus as the model of the “Perfect Man”.
- Gives men a vision for Manhood as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on earth.
Exceptional Presenter – Teaches skills to “Set yourself apart” (in a good way!) Learn to better represent yourself, by developing self-confidence, self-control, and an “others first” servant-attitude. Valuable skills for relationships, interviews, jobs, and all personal interaction.
Pure Life – Alter of Sexual Idolatry – Hope in the midst of overwhelming sexual temptation.
- Knowing what it is like to live in a culture that is obsessed with sex, this class offers
Spiritual keys and practical answers needed to maintain a pure heart and life before God.
Personal Leadership Development – a Leader is more than a “coordinator” of others.
- Leaders have INFLUENCE; but should focus on developing personal character first! Lessons on how to be worthy of following. (uses book “Willpower Doesn’t Work”)
Purpose Driven Life – by Rick Warren (Includes “Next 100 Days” life guide plan)
Anger Management – learning how to understand and express anger in healthy ways.
Overcomers – Fighting battles with alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling, pornography and sexual addictions, eating disorders, violence, criminal activities, or feelings of inadequacy and failure. Recovery programs inspire spiritual commitments & to develop a willingness to change.
- Maintaining emotional and spiritual stability for a lifetime involves more than knowledge;
- It requires changes in attitudes and behaviors, and most of all, a relationship with God.
BIBLES
We obtained over 25,000 Prison Bibles from Zondervan in 2018 and have been regularly distributing them to various prisons units throughout Texas.
KAIROS / JUBILEE
Approved as a Certified Volunteer Chaplain’s Assistant, (having advanced training),
I am authorized to preach, teach and provide personal support and counseling at five prisons, and serve as a minister for their 3½ day inside prison retreats on Christianity.
