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A
Scripture-Based Ministry!
PtP will
provide on-going vital leadership and training designed to
create lasting change in the participants through a
multi-denominational three-point program:
Resolving to concentrate ". . . on Jesus Christ and Him
crucified." (I Cor. 2:2)
Demonstrating
that "the world will know we are Christ's disciples if we
love one another." (John 13:35)
Teaching
the men that the Bible is truth and "the truth will free
you," in or out of prison. (John 8:32)
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Pastors to Prisoners Mission Statement
Pastors to Prisoners is a California
non-profit organization providing ongoing financial support to
ordained ministers uniquely burdened and willing to work with the
incarcerated as full-time volunteer yard pastors under the direction
of state chaplains in prison facilities. The goal for inmates is
spiritual freedom in prison and success in society.
We believe that it is not enough simply to
incarcerate lawbreakers. Punishment must include opportunity for
rehabilitation in order to limit the prison population and give
offenders an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.
Lasting change comes from the inside out, through a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ. Public monies provide only one
Protestant Chaplain per institution to serve upwards of 4000 inmates
on several "yards" within each prison.
Yard Pastors, under the direction of the
institutional Protestant Chaplain, to:
 | Provide a non-institutional resource for men
interested in changing their lives, maintaining the Chapel open
for Bible Studies, worship services and counseling throughout the
day/evening. |
| Meet and know the men where they are and be
available for counseling on a daily basis. |
| Act as a Christian role model - often the first
one a non-churched inmate has ever had. |
| Reinforce the fact that there are people who care
about the inmates as individuals and want to see them succeed. |
| Function in a "punishment" setting, but
do not punish. |
| Provide guidance as to how inmates, once
released, can learn to make the choices that will change the life
situation that landed them in prison. |
We welcome your interest in Pastors to Prisoners and would be happy
to make a presentation to your group or to talk with you individually.
© Pastors to Prisoners 2004-07
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Pastors to Prisoners |
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Our Vision |
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To expand to other men's and
women's prisons in California, and that it serve
as a model for other states to consider in
meeting inmate spiritual needs. |
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How
we will accomplish our Vision |
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This work can only be
accomplished through foundation grants
coupled with the dedicated efforts of local
churches, civic groups and interested
individuals. |
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