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Finding Freedom After 52 Years in Prison

Despite 52 years of incarceration, Arthur says he has found freedom in prison. And it’s all because of what Jesus did in his life.

By Lou Haviland
January 7, 2026
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Snapshots From 2025: A Year of Ministry at Prison Fellowship

These 25 photos from Prison Fellowship capture the fingerprints of God throughout 2025, highlighting grace and transformation that can happen only through Him.

By Lou Haviland
December 17, 2025
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The Small Church Making a Big Difference

Meet the small church that does Christmas big, faithfully delivering gifts and personal notes to hundreds of children from their incarcerated parents.

By Lou Haviland
November 12, 2025
Angel Tree
My Story: Lorena
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
My Story: Lorena

When the father of Lorena’s children signed them up for Angel Tree, it brought joy, faith, and community into their lives—and hers.

By Lou Haviland
November 12, 2025
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Aimee standing with her sons
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
My Story: Aimee

Aimee and her four sons still remember that Christmas years ago, when a group of people knocked on her door bearing armfuls of gifts.

By Lou Haviland
October 8, 2025
Angel Tree
Photo showing pastors and ministry partners who serve in prison ministry.
  • Angel Tree
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Why Pastors Go Into Prison

Pastors and their churches are stepping up to make a difference for those behind bars and their families—and we couldn’t be more grateful!

By Lou Haviland
October 8, 2025
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
Just by Saying Yes

Albert and Beth were feeling the strain of Albert’s incarcerations. When he said yes to Jesus—and Angel Tree—it changed the trajectory of their family’s story.

By Lou Haviland
September 10, 2025
Angel Tree
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
My Story: Vickie

While Vickie’s grandson came to live with her under devastating circumstances, through it all, she has seen firsthand the power of God’s lavish and redeeming grace.

By Lou Haviland
September 10, 2025
Angel Tree
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Prison Bars Can’t Block This Grandmother’s Love

This incarcerated grandmother received Christmas joy, thanks to Prison Fellowship Angel Tree.

By Lou Haviland
September 3, 2025
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Freedom Is a Choice

Jerrid is serving a life sentence, but he’s learned the secret to finding meaning. You can, too—no matter what prison holds you.

By Lou Haviland
August 20, 2025
Prison Fellowship Academy
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
My Story: Sharvette

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree camping came along at just the right time for Sharvette and her children, providing much-needed connection and community.

By Lou Haviland
August 13, 2025
Angel Tree
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  • Families of Prisoners
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Hope Grows at STEM Camp

At a recent Prison Fellowship Angel Tree STEM camp, kids discovered more than coding and robots. They found faith and a glimpse at a future filled with hope.

By Lou Haviland
July 30, 2025
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Healing Holistically in Nebraska Prisons

Prison Fellowship’s holistic ministry model brings hope and the Good News of Jesus to incarcerated people and their families throughout Nebraska—and the nation!

By Lou Haviland
July 16, 2025
Hope Event
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  • Families of Prisoners
My Story: Thea

Raising two children with a serious illness, Thea felt isolated and alone. Her local church and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree helped her know she really wasn’t.

By Lou Haviland
July 9, 2025
Angel Tree
  • Hope Events
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Bringing Hope to Dads in Prison

At this Prison Fellowship Hope Event in New Mexico, incarcerated dads learned it is when we encounter Jesus that true transformation begins.

By Lou Haviland
June 11, 2025
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