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PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

FEATURED STORIES

Transformed Life Stories
Families of Prisoners Stories
Second Chance Stories
Aaron and Tanya
Separated by Prison Bars But Closer Every Day

Not all relationships survive incarceration. But thanks to the lessons Aaron is learning at the Academy, his bond with Tanya is stronger than ever.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | Prison Fellowship Academy
Rick Vasquez
The Gift that Changed a Father and Daughter’s Story

Rick always had a heart for his daughter—he just didn’t know how to show it. Through the power of Christ, and help from Angel Tree, he soon learned how.

By Lexi Aggen
Angel Tree Christmas
Rodney Pieres
A Good, Broken Place

Rodney’s rock star dreams were shattered by addiction and incarceration. After finding new life in Christ, he now brings hope to prisoners through music.

By Amanuel Mengistu
Hope Events
Stephen Barbee
A Ring and a Robe

Stephen had a bright future but lost everything to his addiction. Was he past the point of no return?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas
The Stubborn Love That Changed Stephen’s Life

As a young adult, Stephen found direction and friendship through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. Now he’s continuing the cycle of compassion.

By Lou Haviland
Angel Tree Camping
Derek and Molly Schaefer with their family.
The Grace That Held a Family Together

Derek was in his living room when cops kicked the door in to arrest him. His family had watched him reach his rock bottom—and only one thing could pull him out.

By Emily Andrews
Angel Tree Christmas
Mike Spilker
The Long Road to Transformation

After escaping a potential life sentence behind bars, Mike was able to start over. The principles he learned helped him find his calling and bring freedom to others.

By Amanuel Mengistu
transformed life
Torrance Wilson
Found by the Heavenly Father: One Dealer’s Journey to Sonship in Christ

Torrance felt abandoned by his father and by God and turned to selling drugs to cope. Could he find the father he craved?

By Lexi Aggen
Angel Tree Christmas | Prison Fellowship Academy
The Hope That Changed DaMarius’ World

DaMarius was nervous the first time he went to camp. Then, he experienced something that changed his life forever.

By Emily Andrews
Angel Tree Camping
Derrick Is in the Business of ‘Getting Clean’

He was staring down a life sentence. Now, he’s living free and serving others.

By Emily Andrews
Hope Events | Prison Fellowship Academy
Separated But Not Forgotten

Anthony was an angry son, then a desperate dad. Could he turn his restlessness into something good?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree | Family | Flikshop | Solitary Confinement
What It Takes to Start Over

Patrick wanted to make his father proud. Losing him while he was in prison helped the former gang member find his true identity.

By Emily Andrews
Angel Tree | California | TUMI
How Carlos Left a Life On Lockdown

When Carlos went to prison, he believed that nothing could restore him—or his relationship with his son. Then something changed the course of their lives forever.

By Prison Fellowship
California | TUMI
The Spiritual Awakening of Jermaine Wilson

He used to run the streets. After prison, he was mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas. What happened in between is a story of unwavering hope.

By Emily Andrews
Angel Tree | Second Chance Hiring | Values of Good Citizenship | Youth Justice
Keeping Mom in the Picture

Johnna’s arrest shattered life for her son and daughter. Could “the love factor” put the pieces back together—even from prison?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Camping | Angel Tree Christmas | Second Chance Month
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