Mission Statement
To establish a ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ that will equip offenders, ex-offenders and their families to become productive in the community. To be a role model to the local churches and to raise the standard of thr Prison Ministry's outreach for the 21st Century.
FOCUS
The Ministry's primary focus is to equip individuals in the ministry and provide avenues for re-entry into society. In addition to on-site ministry, we provide other programs, support groups to be conducted at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. This is truly the day for the church to step beyond its boundaries and to offer not only hope through the gospel but some practical assistance to a world disabled by dysfunction and no personal relationship with God. Locked beneath the trappings of addiction, prostitution, crime and homelessness, lay silent treasures waiting to be released. We must, as the body of Christ the sleeping giant, rise out of our comfortable setting and rescue these hidden deposits of greatness. Along with mending power of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit, we must as disciples of Christ help to point these lives in the direction of their life in Christ. As a result, they can return to their families, church, community as role models and to the body of Christ, as evidence of the love, power and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
OBJECTIVE & GOALS
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To train volunteers to effectively minister to the needs of offenders, and their family.
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To become one in Christ, so the Power of the Holy Spirit can work through us.
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To hold services at local jails & prisons.
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To distribute Christian material to correctional facilities.
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To partner with Prison Ministry & local churches.
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Angel Tree program
- To find grant programs to help with the need for the offenders to start their lives in Christ.
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To do fundraising.
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To develop a resource news letter.
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To develop aftercare bible base support group for ex-offenders in Christ.
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To provide an initial response for correspondence received by offenders and families.
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To develop programs and services that will equip, empower, support and restore offenders, former offenders, and their families.
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Referral and resource assistance.
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Help in restoring civil rights.
Matthew 25:36
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
The Prison Ministry meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 PM at St. John's Conference Room.
For more information, please contact the church office.