How to Start a Prison Ministry
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This document outlines how to start a prison ministry with the goals of rehabilitation and helping inmates reintegrate into society. It recommends that the church help rebuild broken families by being father figures for fatherless inmates. It also suggests providing Christian rehabilitation programs, tutors, mentors, job training, and help for inmates' families. Additionally, it states that the church should implement preventative measures like youth programs and intervening with at-risk youth to discourage criminal behavior.
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- 2. The Majority of Inmates Come from broken homes No father Intellectually Challenged No religious training Have an addiction problem No role models in community The Church must. Help rebuild families Be fathers for fatherless Encourage education Provide tutors and mentors Provide Christian Re- Hab (12 Step programs) Visit the prisoners
- 3. Ministry Inside and Out Outside of the prison Help families that have men in prison. Have job training programs for inmates Hire Inmates (Even menial task are worthwhile) Pray Visit Youth Facilities and County Jails State prisons have training programs for volunteers. Send Bibles and training material to inmates Establish programs to help inmates re-integrate into society and family.
- 4. Preventive Measures Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child True religion is to visit the widow and the FATHERLESS.. Discipline can be FUN! Children need discipline There is a mandate for the men of the church to help fatherless boys and women the same for girls. Sports can provide discipline
- 5. Extra-Church Activities For Boys Boys Scouts / Cub Scouts Sports Art Drama Music Big Brother For Girls Girl Scouts / Brownies Sports Art Drama Music Mother / Daughter events
- 6. Scared Straight Be honest and blunt with at risk youth Show them the disadvantages of street life. Be transparent Have people that have recovered talk to your youth. Plan a trip to the County Jail Show them examples on the street Dont be afraid to stage an intervention if needed Be loving and not judgemental