PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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?

The First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council summit brought together a coalition of partners to expand support for communities affected by incarceration.

Darryl Strawberry and Willie Mays Aikens shared their experiences—on the field and behind bars—to encourage prisoners at this Hope Event in Missouri.

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree opened Autumn to a new life of faith and peace. But could it really last?

The Angel Tree ministry at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church is bringing hope and healing to families in East Dallas.

Marlin got drunk for the first time at age 6. By his 20s, he was a husband and father straining to keep his family together. Could anything bring him peace?

When Helen received a life sentence, the hurt she had caused her family loomed large. Many years later, God has provided her a family and a purpose behind bars.

Along with his church, Pastor Darron Edwards is partnering with Prison Fellowship Angel Tree to give help and hope to one of Kansas City’s poorest communities.

Becky longed for photos from her son Joe while in prison. Now they help families dealing with incarceration connect through their business, Pelipost.