PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: In-Prison Stories

Prison Fellowship shares the Good News behind bars through hope events.

When Raul stopped hiding in Costa Rica and returned to the United States, he knew prison awaited him. He anticipated the trial, the sentencing, and the loneliness. But God had more in store.

When prisons close to visitors, Hope Events remind men and women behind bars that they aren’t forgotten.

Every February, a handful of talented speakers and musicians head to Illinois for a week in prison. Their mission: to bring the Gospel to incarcerated men and women through a special Prison Fellowship Hope Event.

Amber struggled with drug addiction. A false start gave her false hope. But behind bars she discovered that recovery and restoration are possible.

The day before Aaron’s dad died, he came to visit Aaron at a juvenile detention center where he was being held for theft.

“I honestly didn't think I was going to see the age of 21.” Stuck in a cycle of crime and incarceration, Don couldn’t save himself. He needed help.

James received a sentence of 25 years to life behind bars. In the Academy, he has found a new reason to live—even if he’s never released.

When the Spirit of God moves, even the toughest of prisoners cannot stand in His way.

When her doctor prescribed pain pills, Rhonda savored the relief. She had no idea she was playing with fire. But God is bigger than addiction.