Colossians 418 Prison Ministries

Graduates of the program have the opportunity to become field ministers.  They will be sent out in small groups to other institutions in order to share the gospel and minister to the populations in other prison units.  In essence, they will be "indigenous missionaries."  They will be under the direction of the chaplains of that institution and will be allowed to teach, preach, mentor, and minister to other inmates.  They will bring the presence of Christ into the living quarters of the prison.

About two-thirds of the students are in prison for life.  There is a reason lifers are chosen for the program.  The prison is their home.  Many of them are committed to making their home a safer and less violent place.  The presence of Christ has a calming effect on the population, not to mention the moral rehabilitation that the teachings of scripture promulgate.

The real benefit is the effect these field ministers have on others who will eventually be getting out.  They will be better prepared to be productive citizens as they reenter society.