About Us

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)

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

Our Vision

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.

How we will accomplish our Vision

This work can only be accomplished through foundation grants coupled with the dedicated efforts of local churches, civic groups and interested individuals.