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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Ministry Basics

Why Mentors Are Important

In today’s society, we generally do not have the kind of relationships God ordained – relationships that foster our growth, hold us accountable, and encourage us to press toward healthy goals. The primary reason Christian mentoring is desperately needed today is to supply positive relationships that are lacking in our culture.

By Steve Rempe
May 6, 2014
Mentoring | Ministry Basics
Types of Mentoring Relationships

Effective mentors focus on building supportive relationships, not fixing people. Research conducted in 2001 by the National Resilience Resource Center at the University of Minnesota highlighted this important principle.

By Steve Rempe
May 6, 2014
Developmental | Mentoring | Ministry Basics | Prescriptive
Deciding to Become a Mentor

God has called every Christian to “make disciples.” However, every Christian is not called to be a mentor to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. Mentoring this population is a special calling and is one of the most demanding ministries within Prison Fellowship.

By Steve Rempe
May 6, 2014
Mentoring | Ministry Basics | volunteer
What Can I Do Before I Walk?

The sooner you start getting ready -- the better things will go when you’re released. This section has information on gathering necessary documents, arranging for transportation, finding short-term housing, and getting counseling for drug and other addictions.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
Ministry Basics | Preparation
Collateral Consequences of Felony Conviction

The moment ex-prisoners leave the prison gate, they face many critical decisions: Where they will live, where to look for a job, how to get from one place to another, what to eat, and how to pay for all these necessities. But this isn’t all.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
Collateral Consequences | Felony | Ministry Basics
Six Vital Areas of Life Support

Reentry ministry requires getting to know each ex-prisoner’s specific needs, including their fears and doubts, parole requirements, family situation, current housing, level of education, history of substance abuse, and many other things.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
Emotional Needs | Environmental Needs | Intellectual Needs | Ministry Basics | Physical Needs | Social Needs | Spiritual Needs
Resources for Essential Reentry Services

The goal of reentry ministry is to provide a continuum of care that helps ex-prisoners succeed in life on the outside. Needs in all areas of life must be addressed in order for returning citizens to be whole again.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
food banks | job training | Ministry Basics | Resources
Phases of Reentry

The challenge for reentry ministry volunteers is to be prepared to support returning prisoners during their long journey home. This journey actually begins months before they walk out of the prison gate.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
Ministry Basics | Preparation | Stabilization | transition
Probation and Parole Requirements

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), about 4.8 million people in the U.S. are on probation or parole.

By Steve Rempe
May 5, 2014
Ministry Basics | Parole | Probation
Needs of Prisoners’ Families

James 2:14-16 instructs us to show our Christian faith by meeting the needs of others. When those “others” are the families of the incarcerated, we often need to help first with physical and financial needs – and then meet their needs for emotional and spiritual support.

By Steve Rempe
May 2, 2014
Families | Ministry Basics
Impact of Incarceration on Caregivers

When fathers go to prison, mothers often become the sole caregivers of the children. Many of these mothers are single heads of households, while some live with their own parents in multigenerational households.

By Steve Rempe
May 2, 2014
Caregivers | Ministry Basics
Impact of Incarceration on Children

Children of prisoners mourn the loss of their incarcerated parent. Some mourn the loss of the parent who was previously available to care for them. Others mourn the loss of the parent who “could have been,” if only the parent hadn’t made that mistake or hadn’t gotten caught.

By Steve Rempe
May 2, 2014
Children | Family | incarceration | Ministry Basics
General Prison Safety Guidelines

Are you excited about prison ministry, but feeling a little skittish about going inside a prison? That’s totally understandable. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a two-page list of general safety guidelines for in-prison volunteers.

By Steve Rempe
May 1, 2014
Dress Code | Entry | Ministry Basics | Prison Safety | Searches | Volunteers
What the Bible Says About Prison Ministry

"I was in prison and you came to visit me ... I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:36, 40

By Steve Rempe
May 1, 2014
Example | forgiveness | Grace | Jesus | Mercy | Ministry Basics

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