PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Prison Fellowship Academy

After a long year of hard work, the women in class 35 of the Academy at Shakopee celebrated their accomplishments—with a little bit of whimsy.

It's been a difficult year, but thanks to God, it has also been a year of transformation. To celebrate what God has done, here are our top 12 stories.

As a Prison Fellowship volunteer at Mabel Basset Correctional Center, Sharee’s walk in Christ has deepened more than she ever imagined.

Prison Fellowship Academy volunteer John Markle has received an award from the state of Texas. We caught up with John to get a better sense of why he volunteers and why he can’t imagine stopping.

Fred Mendrin paroled out of a California prison and keeps going back—to inspire men and women who remain behind bars. Fred is retiring from Prison Fellowship, so now what?

Prison Fellowship’s latest report, The Road to Redemption, examines how parole, earned time, and good time credits provide active forms of accountability and redemption.

White House Proclamation Recognizes Second Chance Month—An Effort by Prison Fellowship to Unlock Better Futures for Formerly Incarcerated People

Terri used drugs at first because she thought they were fun. They made her feel strong. But soon, her addiction owned her.

Prison Fellowship is called to "remember those in prison"—including the oft-overlooked correctional officers.

For Susan Nutt, the very worst time to volunteer turned out to be exactly right. Her cancer was progressing—could she really find time for prison ministry?

Developing prosocial, gospel-centered culture in prisons can foster restoration and help develop good citizens and change agents.

In prison, Brooke was drawn to the thrill of "the game" and seeing what she could get away with. She wanted to change—but would she?

For years she had led women into deeper relationship with Jesus. Her unexpected journey into prison was an answer to prayer.

Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center are partnering to place Houston-area Academy graduates in living-wage careers.

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.