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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Second Chances

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Why Jesus Is Our Model for Community

Pastor Butler once thought ministry was like throwing a net into the ocean—but now he knows he needs to get in the water.

By Pastor Richie Butler
January 8, 2025
Second Chances
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Turning Point: How God Opened My Eyes to Incarceration’s Impact

Years ago, Pastor Munsey offered prayer for anyone with a family member in prison. He was overwhelmed by how many people responded.

By Kent Munsey
October 9, 2024
Second Chances
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What Is Second Chance Month?

Check out how America has come together over the past two years to support those affected by crime and incarceration.

By Emily Andrews
March 1, 2024
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Go Behind the Scenes of A New Day 1 with Prison Fellowship’s Video Team

We sat down with the Prison Fellowship's video production team—Topher Hall, Drew Darby, Chad Prince, and Emily Andrews—for a behind-the-scenes look at what they learned making the film.

By Prison Fellowship
July 6, 2021
A New Day 1 | Collateral Consequences | Second Chances
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Prison Fellowship Documentary A New Day 1 Focuses on Reentry

For returning citizens, reentry can be a second prison. In Prison Fellowship's new documentary, three former prisoners share their journeys.

By Emily Harris Greene
June 21, 2021
A New Day 1 | Collateral Consequences | Second Chances
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Redefining Success in a Post-Prison World

Can chasing the good life bring fulfillment? J. Kana shares how his incarceration redefined his understanding of success.

By J. Kana
March 11, 2020
Second Chances
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5 Tips for Colleges Welcoming Returning Citizens

Returning citizens face numerous barriers to education. Karen Swanson, director of the Billy Graham Center’s Institute for Prison Ministries at Wheaton College, has five tips for colleges and universities that want to welcome former prisoners.

By Grayson Pope
July 4, 2019
Justice Reform Resources | Second Chance Resources | Second Chances
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Riding for Second Chances

On April 25 Geoff Ables and others will start off on the first-ever Second Chance Ride—a motorcycle ride to raise awareness about obstacles faced by the 1 in 3 American adults with a criminal record.

By Grayson Pope
April 16, 2019
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What the Bible Says About Second Chances

God is patient in giving us second chances—and not just one, but continual second chances.

By Grayson Pope
April 15, 2019
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How One Company Built a Work Culture of Second Chances

For 15 years, John Rush has built companies that offer supportive employment for people in need of a second chance. Today as the CEO of CleanTurn, he’s helping formerly incarcerated people thrive in the workplace.

By Grayson Pope
April 8, 2019
CleanTurn Enterprises | Second Chance Month | Second Chances
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Hearts on Fire: How Pillar of Fire Church Is Transforming Lives

  'Through God's faithfulness in our lives, we're allowed to serve Him out here.'

By Emily Harris Greene
April 3, 2019
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Watergate Hotel Gala to Kick Off 2019 Second Chance Month April Events

Matthew Charles and Emily Colson were two featured speakers at the inaugural Second Chance Month Gala at the historic Watergate Hotel.

By Prison Fellowship
March 26, 2019
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Serving Time and Serving God

'This is a glimpse of God's story—God's transforming power through organizations like Prison Fellowship.'

By Emily Andrews
March 25, 2019
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Sports Clinic | Reentry | Second Chances
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Watergate Hotel Gala to Kick Off 2019 Second Chance Month in April

Historic Watergate revisited for third annual Second Chance Month.

By Prison Fellowship
March 21, 2019
Charles Colson | Second Chances
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Inside Virginia’s First Prison Fellowship Academy Graduation

Celebrate the first Prison Fellowship Academy graduation with the men from cellblock 350B.

By Grayson Pope
January 14, 2019
In Prison | Prison Fellowship Academy | Second Chances | Virginia
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