There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.
—General Jimmy Doolittle,Medal of Honor recipient
Community usually isn’t the first word associated with prison. An incarcerated individual is often counseled to keep to themselves and not cause any trouble. But this is where the Prison Fellowship® Academy aims to shatter prison norms.
At Great Plains Correctional Center in Oklahoma, that spirit of serving is alive and well, courtesy of the men in the Prison Fellowship Academy.
They embarked on an outside community project to benefit former service members now living at a state-run veterans home.
It was supposed to be a one-time event, but it turned into something more.
Men and women in prison are looking for hope. And nothing provides hope like the living Word of God. The demand for Bibles and Christian content is at an all-time high. Will you help us meet the need? Please give generously today.
Nikki grew up as a child of incarcerated parents and hid that fact starting at an early age. She masked her pain, made up stories, and endured hurtful whispers that stung deeply and followed her into adulthood. Read how a Prison Fellowship Hope Event® helped Nikki find belonging.
A New Beginning Behind Bars
Jamie, who serves as part of the Prison Fellowship Academy at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in Oklahoma, has seen firsthand how those inside often worship with a deeper focus and passion for Jesus compared to many on the outside. Hear Jamie share his powerful perspective in his own words.
