Jesus Christ came to set the captive free: in spirit, in soul, and in purpose. We carry the Word of God with us.
"Treat a person as they are, they will remain so. Treat a person the way that person can be and is capable of being and that person will become as he or she can be and should be."
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
— Often attributed to Edmund BurkeJesus was explicit. When He stood in the synagogue and read from Isaiah, He said: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to proclaim liberty to the captives." That was not merely a metaphor. It was a mission statement — and it is still ours today.
The incarcerated are not forgotten by God. Many of the greatest testimonies of radical conversion come from behind prison walls — where everything has been stripped away and the soul is finally open to hear the voice of the Lord.
The hope in any prison outreach is to be that voice. To show up with the Word of God, with genuine love, and with the unshakable belief that every person Jesus died for is worth fighting for — no matter where they are or what they've done.
"Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body."
— Hebrews 13:3 (ESV)Those currently incarcerated who want to know Jesus.
Families of the incarcerated who feel alone in the struggle.
Those recently released who need a community and a Word.
The fatherless — children growing up without a parent at home.
The widows and the forgotten — those the world has written off.
ConnectThe data behind the call for reform — deaths, conditions, and outcomes across Texas prison units, shown by unit and never by name. This is why your report matters: patterns, not anecdotes, are what move lawmakers.
📊 View the Transparency Dashboard →Real people. Real transformation. The power of Jesus Christ reaching into the darkest places.
You don't have to go inside a prison to be part of this mission.
Have you been released? Are you a family member who witnessed God work in someone's life behind the walls? Your story is someone else's lifeline. Share it here.
Submit Your Story →Is your loved one suffering — denied medical care, facing abuse, or living in dangerous conditions inside TDCJ or a county jail? Share your concern here. You are heard. You are not alone.
Share a Concern →Many TDCJ units accept Bibles mailed directly from publishers. Organizations like Prison Fellowship and The Gideons have established programs to place the Word of God in the hands of the incarcerated. You can give through them right now.
Get Involved with Prison Fellowship →Intercession is the foundation of this ministry. Every name we receive, every family we encounter — they all need prayer warriors standing in the gap. Send us a name and we will pray with you.
Send a Prayer Request →"I was in prison and you came to visit me... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
— Matthew 25:36, 40A curated list of organizations, hotlines, and programs for returning citizens and their families in Texas.
View Resources →The Center for Justice Research (Texas Southern University) Reentry Dashboard — data, research, and resources on what actually helps people succeed after release.
Open the Reentry Dashboard →The children. The spouses. The parents. Incarceration does not just affect the person behind the wall — it reshapes entire families. There are organizations, hotlines, and support programs specifically for those walking this road at home.
Resources for Families & Loved Ones →If you have ideas for helping the incarcerated, their families, or anyone impacted by the prison system — I would love to hear from you.
Share Your Ideas →These ministries are on the ground — inside correctional facilities and alongside returning citizens — doing the work of the Kingdom.
A United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) ministry bringing the Gospel into prisons — baptisms, discipleship, and spiritual support for incarcerated men and women across the country.
A community of believers carrying the Gospel into correctional facilities and walking with the incarcerated in love. Their mission: “If you want to change the world — preach the Gospel.”
Facebook Group →News, updates, and Mel's thoughts on prison ministry, criminal justice, and the people behind the walls.
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