Volunteer Prison Chaplins - Prisoner Advocate or Town Crier

Like Paul Revere shouting out the his warningCurrently my wife and I are helping to support
message of alarm as he rode through the streetsfour full time volunteer teams who go into the
of Boston, or John the Baptist, the voice crying injails and prisons on a regular basis to assist the
the wilderness, I have been called to make knownchaplains and to provide leadership in ministering
the need for involvement of Christians in prisonthe Word of God to the inmates. It is a thrill to
ministry.hear reports of victories they are seeing.
In every enterprise, institution, branch of theStories of gang members, taking a stand for
military and Christian ministry there is a supportChrist, of men on death row seeking the Savior,
team, individuals behind the scenes that make itand of young women longing to be home with
possible for those in the front lines to betheir families, are earnestly participating in weekly
effective in their accomplishments.Bible studies. These studies led by volunteer
As a member of this team of behind the scenesworkers are cause for both rejoicing and
support workers, I have been a long timeintercession as inmates are nurtured and taught
associate of a Para Church. This, faith based,how to take the first steps of the Christian life.
ministry is dedicated to making disciples of menFor every man and woman directly involved in
and women behind the bars of jails and prisonsthe "trenches", there is a need for a team of
throughout our country.volunteers behind the scenes. Opportunities for
I have served this ministry in many capacities.ministry are varied and far-reaching.