PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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