It takes courage to be baptized—especially when you’re a prisoner. But that didn’t stop a group of men inside one Texas prison from stepping out in faith.
October 1, 2019
Written by Grayson Pope
If you had told Tino 30 years ago that one day he would be a devout Christian, he would have been shocked. But that’s the transformative power of God’s love.
May 29, 2019
Written by Emily Greene
In an unforgettable tour stop, Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae learned that Prison Fellowship Academy students have rap sheets ... and plenty to rap about.
May 1, 2019
Written by Emily Andrews
Benny was caught in a cycle of recidivism and shame—until he found the Academy.
October 17, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
From loners to leaders, gangs to community, Prison Fellowship Academy transforms the culture behind bars.
October 10, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
"I put on a hard façade. I had to. I had to survive, I had to adapt to my environment to get back to my family."
September 26, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
"This is like the heaven of penitentiaries right here."
September 19, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
"It's time! This is my season! God told me this would happen if I trusted Him, and I trust Him. I’m going home!"
September 12, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
Jerrel Martin and a group of prisoners meet regularly for worship, teaching, discipleship, and prayer behind bars. It's church. Prison church. And it's clear that God is here.
October 4, 2017
Written by Zoe Erler
The Carol Vance Unit looks small and unassuming against the backdrop of multi-million dollar homes. The correctional facility houses just a few hundred prisoners, most of whom are enrolled in Prison Fellowship®'s Academy, an intensive pre-release program that focuses on Christian discipleship and non-criminal thinking.
April 13, 2017
Written by Zoe Erler