PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Feature Stories

Our new mission—to encounter Jesus with those impacted by incarceration—sounds simple. But it reflects the heartbeat of our ministry.

For Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, equipping the church was vital. Nearly 50 years later, this remains our mission and vision.

Local churches are building rich partnerships with Prison Fellowship to bring justice, mercy, and hope to our culture.

Dozens of women in state-issued uniforms gathered in the prison gym to see Lauren Daigle, their murmurs asking what might happen next—rain check or sound check?

Moms are unique and special. So are a person’s views on motherhood. Prison Fellowship spoke with several women about being a mom, both in and out of prison.

Susanna discovered a unique and easy way to support Prison Fellowship—and through her giving, she’s helping to change lives and restore hope.

Nearly 50 years after Black History Month was first celebrated, Prison Fellowship staff and program participants reflect on what it means to them personally.

Christians have a responsibility to examine our media sources and separate truth from spin. How do we apply a biblical lens to difficult issues like violent crime?

Carl sees prison more now than he ever did as a police officer. And because of an unlikely friendship, prison is one of his favorite places to be.

When your mom goes to prison, it upends your whole life. But that didn’t stop Isis from pressing on toward success.

There’s no such thing as a throwaway person, not even prisoners serving a life sentence. Behind bars, “lifers” are finding a second chance.

Parents play a unique and irreplaceable role in their children’s lives. So how can incarcerated parents still actively fill that role from behind bars?

In prison, hepatitis C is known as the “silent killer.” Know the symptoms and how to protect yourself from catching the disease.

Even though we live in a world of instant communication through email, text messages, and social media, keeping in touch with America’s 2.2 million prisoners isn’t easy. But a new partnership is helping to change that.

Lately Prison Fellowship has seen a surge in the demand for God’s Word behind bars! Through the online Storehouse, chaplains can order Bibles in both English and Spanish, along with other resources. The response from prisoners and chaplains has been overwhelming.