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prison ministry

Kanye Makes Surprise Stop at Jail Before Speaking at Joel Osteen’s Church

Kanye West brought his Sunday service to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church this weekend, two days after holding worship services for inmates at a local jail. While talking with Osteen, West made some statements many Christians will applaud, while including comments some might find troubling. 

Robert Morris’s Message from Prison: God Is Not Mad at You

Robert Morris, Gateway Church's senior pastor, preached a service last week at Coffield prison, where he emphasized that God’s heart is not to condemn sinners, but to show kindness by blessing us when we don’t deserve it.

21 Inmates at Rikers Island Prison Trust in Jesus After Hope Event

On July 3rd, Hillsong NYC and Prison Fellowship collaborated to bring an evening of worship to 43 men in New York’s Rikers Island prison. When presented with the gospel message, at least 21 inmates came forward to dedicate their lives to Christ.

This Church in Indiana Is Making a Difference in the County Jail

A church in Wheatfield, Indiana, is making a difference in the Jasper County Jail. The church has been holding weekly services at the jail for only three months, but the inmates, corrections officers, and sheriff say they can already see an impact.

Fear of Death Did Not Keep High-Security Inmates from Baptism

What if giving your life to Christ and being baptized meant facing imminent death? That was the reality for five men baptized last week at Coffield Unit, a maximum security men’s prison in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Lecrae to Those in Prison: ‘You Are Not Forgotten’

Rapper Lecrae and members of 116 Clique recently visited a men’s prison in Texas to encourage the inmates, support them, and listen to their stories. In a video produced through Prison Fellowship, Lecrae emphasized that God always extends His love to us, no matter what we do.

Robert Morris Surprises Congregation With New Campus Announcement

Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church had a surprise announcement for his congregation. The church's newest campus will be very hard to access but will likely make a huge impact.

Prison Reform Will Restore Hope, Dignity and Value to Inmates

Hundreds of Christian leaders are supporting prison reform legislation working its way through Congress.