PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

Brian started Oakridge Christian Camp to be closer to his family. Now, he invites the children of prisoners into that family through Angel Tree camping.

Micheal’s behavior guaranteed a volatile future for him. A week at Angel Tree camp revealed his leadership potential and altered his life forever.

They learned their purpose at the Academy, but now, with the Pathways program, they have the tools to impact their prisons from the inside out.

Jermaine spent seven years in prison. He later spent two terms in a mayor’s seat. How does his story inspire you to rally for second chances?

Drugs and bad choices eventually landed Jose in prison. When he looks back at it all, he sees how God used the Church to bless him with purpose and hope.

Matt was determined to make the most of his time in prison. Prison Fellowship helped lead him down a road of faith and forgiveness.

Jasmine felt alone and unloved, but an Angel Tree gift changed her entire life. The impact inspired her to pay it forward.

In her darkest days, Joy’s church kept her—and her marriage—from falling apart. Now she helps its members navigate a Christian perspective on justice.

When Willie was sentenced to 48 years in prison, Candace decided to make their marriage work, no matter what. Together with God at the center, their love has thrived.

At only 18, Albert was a father-to-be facing life in prison and the reality of missing the birth of his child. But God had a plan and a purpose for his life.

Partway through the Prison Fellowship Academy, “things got too real,” Mona says. Then she made a decision that changed everything.

Learn more about Prison Fellowship's new president and CEO, Heather Rice-Minus, from her childhood aspirations to what surprises her most about prison ministry.

Alice didn’t want to give up her drug use—even for her children. What could pull her out of her addiction?

After leaving the Army, Brian struggled with addictions. He found healing in Celebrate Recovery—but what would he find when he led that program in prison?

Through life’s struggles, Ryan learned that God would open doors of opportunity, help him to trust again, and soften his heart. How?