Prison Stories: "Bored - so he came to Alpha"Ed, like so many other prisoners, found the tedium of prison life boring beyond endurance. So, he signed up for as many programs as possible. Every one was full, as last resort he put his name down for Alpha.
At the first session we went around the group asking each person why they had signed up and what they hoped to get out of the the course.
When Ed's turn came to speak, he said: "I don't have any expectations, I only signed up to relieve the boredom of being in this place. What's more I k...
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There are also links to sites where you will find resources useful for prison ministry.
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Alphausa.orgWhat is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, through a 15 session, Biblically based course that covers the basics of Christian belief.
Alpha is internationally recognized, non-denominational, Biblical presentation of the Christian Faith.
Alpha promotes relational Christianity in an age of increasing alienation.
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Alpha for prisons USAThrough an interdenominational national network of over 8300 churches, which regularly conduct the Alpha Course, Christians are sharing their life changing experiences with inmates in our nations prisons & jails.
Thank you for considering how you might follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life by becoming involved with us. Through Alpha USA and the local church we believe that fewer people will return to prison once released.
I look forward to hearing from you as together we work to make our communities safer places in which to live while bringing glory to God.
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Billy Graham Center Institute for Prison Ministries.The Institute for Prison Ministries (IPM), a division of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, is dedicated to the advancement of prison evangelization.
The vision of the Institute for Prison Ministries is to be a center for correctional ministry that encourages and equips those serving in correctional ministries worldwide to evangelize and disciple those within the correctional community.
IPM works through networks, collaborations and strategic partnerships to provide leadership and training to those engaged in correctional ministries for the advancement of the Gospel. IPM serves in three key ways:
Evangelism
Education/Training
Resources
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Coalition of Prison EvangelistsCOPE s purpose - to equip you for YOUR purpose. Founded on a vision to build an army of prison ministries, COPE is a professional service organization for all who serve in Criminal Justice Ministry.
COPE serves all involved in ministry to inmates, their families, victims, ex-offenders, juveniles, etc.
COPE leadership brings its abilities, experience and resources to recruit, establish and strengthen Christian ministry to criminal justice systems throughout the world.
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Find Christian LinksFind Christian Links.
A multitude of links to Christian ministries, services, and products. Find daily devotions, daily Bib
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Intentional Evangelism in New EnglandVision New England has a radical mission of intentional evangelism: the whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole New England region .
This means that every follower of Jesus needs to be prepared to tell their story. I Peter 3:15 says it well let everyone be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is within them with gentleness and respect . Reaching the region with the gospel, will be through relationships and lifestyle.
The whole gospel teaches the importance of both word and deed.
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BiblicaBIBLICA (Formerly known as International Bible Society) Has a long legacy of faithful Scripture ministry. A future of innovative Bible publishing.
International Bible Society has been actively sharing the Scriptures in evangelism for two centuries. The great mission of God spans all time.
Biblica publishes several inexpensive versions of the Scriptures useful for ministry in prisons. You will also find many Scripture portions directly related to prison ministry in their catalog.
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Juvenile OffendersStraight Ahead Ministries is your juvenile justice resource center. We train and equip Christians to lead Bible studies in juvenile facilities as well as provide aftercare modes through our strength-based resources, curriculums, training modules and direct ministry models.
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New England Prison MinistriesHelping Released Prisoners Stay Out of Jail
Welcome to New England Prison Ministries, Inc. We aim to help released prisoners stay out of jail. Our goal is to welcome every released inmate back into the community with:
A safe place to live.
Help re-establishing their lives.
A connection with a church.
A structured program of Christian encouragement and discipling.
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Recovery Bibles for inmates at cost.
At least 80% of all inmates are addicts. The Recovery Bible is an excellent tool for helping them to understand the 12 steps from a Biblical point of view. You can order these Bibles for your ministry at cost from:
Bibles at Cost 7455 Aberdeen Court, Gilroy, CA 95020, call toll free 1 "800-778 8865, or go online to www.biblesatcost.com.
New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs with study notes is $3.99 each in a case lot 12.
The whole Bible is $14 each in a case lot of 12.
To qualify for the discount you must order at least 2 cases.
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