It’s the cornerstone program of Prison Fellowship, but what is the Academy, and does it work? Read more to learn how the Academy started and the bright future ahead of it.
February 4, 2019
Written by Grayson Pope
Finish the race. Win the prize.
December 18, 2018
Written by Grayson Pope
Prison ministry volunteers Dave and Judy McElyea reflect on decades of volunteer experience and how faith-based organizations can make a positive impact on prisons.
November 28, 2018
Written by Stacia Ray
Thank you for supporting second chances, working with us to tear down the walls of that second prison and the lies of social stigma—to truly offer a second chance.
May 1, 2018
Written by Emily Greene
"There's a lot of untapped talent out there—people who haven't been given a chance because of barriers."
April 17, 2018
Written by Stacia Ray
Can addicts stop themselves from relapsing? Celebrate Recovery and Teen Challenge share what to do when relapse threatens.
February 27, 2018
Written by Stacia Ray
At Stillwater Correctional Facility in Minnesota, prisoners gathered together to run for the second chances they hope to have one day.
April 25, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
By Randy Anderson, as told to Emily Andrews
Randy Anderson will be speaking at Prison Fellowship®'s annual Second Chances 5K in St. Paul, Minnesota, this spring. The 5K raises awareness for those in need of a second chance. Randy hopes his story of struggle and recovery will inspire others—in and out of prison—to believe that no life is beyond restoration.
February 1, 2017
Written by Emily Andrews
Join Prison Fellowship® for our Second Chances 5K runs this April in Denver and St. Paul!
January 30, 2017
Written by Emily Greene
"I was certified as an adult when I was 17 years old and have been locked up for the last 15 years," Robert writes from the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Lino Lakes.
January 25, 2017
Written by Emily Andrews