There seemed to be nothing good about the imprisonment of the biblical character Joseph. For years, he languished in Pharaoh’s dungeon, seemingly with no hope or purpose for his life. But God had not forgotten Joseph. He used those years of captivity to humble him and build up his character, and when the time was right, God called him to lead.
We received a letter recently from another Joseph, currently a prisoner in California. “My name is Joseph,” he writes, “and I am contacting your office to express my appreciation for partnering with [Prisoners to Pastors] (a ministry of World Impact) that is now offering college/seminary level biblical courses to us who are incarcerated at Salinas Valley State Prison. I have been enrolled in these courses for approximately one year now and it is having a positive impact in our lives and in our chapel. There are many men here who love the Lord Jesus, desire to learn and grown in their relationship with Him. Please keep up the good work, knowing that your labor is never in vain when it is done unto the Lord for His glory.”
God is still in the business of cultivating godly leaders behind bars. Students in the Prisoners to Pastors program, like Joseph and many others, are discovering that God intends to redeem their pasts and make them His ambassadors behind bars and back out in the community. Might God be calling you to support this program that’s already changing lives and prisons across the country, whether by your service, your prayers, or your financial support? Learn more today at our Prisoners to Pastors web page.