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A ‘Thank You’ to Those Essential Workers Who Don’t Often Hear It

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

By Joanna Breault
March 9, 2021
COVID-19 | COVID-19 Stories | department of corrections
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How a Cancer Diagnosis Brought Susan and 300 Prisoners Together

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?

By Joanna Breault
March 2, 2021
Carol S. Vance Unit | Texas | Volunteers
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The Power of a Prisoner’s Prayer

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

By Emily Andrews
February 24, 2021
Nebraska | Prison Fellowship Academy
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A Second Chance at the Academy: A Rule-Breaker Becomes a Leader

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?

By Emily Andrews
February 10, 2021
Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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Sharing Jesus and Finding “Home” Behind Bars

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

By Maria Mallory White
January 26, 2021
Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center Offer Hope in Reentry

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

By Alyson R. Quinn
January 13, 2021
Carol S. Vance Unit | Second Chance Hiring | Texas
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Sincere Surrender: An Agent of Change Serves Life in Prison

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.

By Emily Andrews
January 12, 2021
Nebraska | Values of Good Citizenship
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The Power of a Partnership

Volunteer Nancy mentors women awaiting their release from prison. The incarcerated women, however, aren’t the only ones transformed by this mentorship.

By Stacia Ray
January 6, 2021
Mentoring Prisoners | Minnesota
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Breaking the Ice: From Awkward Prison Visits to Friendship

Incarcerated father Chris looked forward to seeing his family, but prison visits were usually awkward. Angel Tree helped to change that.

By Grayson Pope
October 15, 2020
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Training Ground: How Roderick Went from Prisoner to Mentor

Roderick spent years addicted to crack cocaine and the lifestyle that came with it. In prison, everything changed. Now he’s a mentor, showing other men how to find freedom.

By Emily Andrews
October 8, 2020
Carol S. Vance Unit | Texas
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How One Volunteer Discovered the Radical Truth of Prison Ministry

What made Lori a “perfect fit” for prison ministry wasn’t only her education or experience. It was a willingness to serve.

By Emily Andrews
August 25, 2020
Michigan | Prison Fellowship Academy | volunteer
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Not an Ex-Con: Special Zoom Graduation Celebrates Prison Fellowship Academy Grads

COVID-19 forced Blackburn Correctional Center to close its doors to visitors, but that didn’t stop dedicated volunteers and DOC staff from serving incarcerated men.

By Grayson Pope
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 Stories | Kentucky
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Creating New Beginnings Behind Bars and Online

Create: New Beginnings, Prison Fellowship's unique restorative art program for incarcerated women, recently celebrated a graduation in Oklahoma.

By Stephanie Segel
May 19, 2020
Create: New Beginnings | Incarcerated Women | Women's Ministry
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Inside Oklahoma’s Warriors Quilting Club at MBCC

An in-prison sewing club—which includes several Prison Fellowship Academy® participants—is helping to protect Oklahoma City from COVID-19, one handmade mask at a time.

By Emily Andrews
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 | COVID-19 Stories | Oklahoma | Women's Ministry
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In the ‘Right Spot’: A Volunteer’s Chance to Make a Difference Behind Bars

Why would a 40-something, single mom of two spend her days volunteering behind bars at a men’s prison?

By Emily Andrews
March 10, 2020
Oklahoma | Prison Fellowship Academy | Volunteers
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