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Prison Ministry Paradigm Shift

Prison Ministry Paradigm Shift. In the past we focused on a “high touch” ministry that sought to touch as many inmates as possible through Bible studies, seminars, special programs and the like. .

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Prison Ministry Paradigm Shift

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  1. Prison Ministry Paradigm Shift

  2. In the past we focused on a “high touch” ministry that sought to touch as many inmates as possible through Bible studies, seminars, special programs and the like.

  3. Now God is calling us to go deep in the lives of men and women who desire to see their lives transformed by the power of Christ.

  4. We want to work with those who are ready to allow the Spirit of God to change them from the inside out in such a way that they are able to live victorious Christian lives that allow them to not only break the cycle of recidivism but become active ambassadors for God in their communities.

  5. We understand that for this to happen we must move away from a program oriented and activity based ministry that centers on the completion of a series of materials or attendance at various events and embrace a whole new paradigm for ministry.

  6. We are no longer interested in just providing a smorgasbord of programs that are “checked off” in a sporadic fashion. We are strategically providing a holistic menu of ministry solutions through communities of care that meet the deep needs of an individual on their journey of transformation and reconciliation.

  7. Our goal is to facilitate TDR by discovering, training, networking and encouraging a community of care that supports an inmate and their family on their journey to spiritual maturity, fruitfulness and integration back into society. Though various studies and materials may be used along the journey, this is to be relationally based and not program oriented—measured by objective outcomes and not just activities.

  8. Transformational Prison Ministry Transformational Discipleship & Reconciliation (TDR) Framework

  9. Transformational discipleship is an intentional approachof equipping peopleto demonstrate Christ-like thinking, behavior and relationships

  10. Transformational Discipleship and Reconciliation is not a destination,it’s a Journey….

  11. Guiding Principles For Transformational Prison Ministry Everything is done through the filters of Spiritual Transformation and Reconciliation Address Criminogenic Issues Focus on the needs of the prisoner Accomplished Through Community Biblically Grounded Focused On Outcomes Solution Oriented Relationally Based

  12. The TDR Journey has very specific milestones in the context of a prisoner’s incarceration “life cycle”

  13. Biblical Values instilled along the TDR journey Transformed Mind: Truth Transformed Character: Integrity Affirmation Transformed Relationships: Fellowship Responsibility Reconciliation/ Restoration Transformed Service: Productivity Transformed Influence: Discipleship

  14. For TDR to be most effective it must be “Life-On-Life” We see ourselves uniquely positioned to be able to facilitate, build, equip and network “communities of care” that will partner with inmates and their families along the TDR Journey

  15. Collaboration We CANNOT do this ourselves We must collaborate with others We must think “we” not “me” Teams are not an option Teams must go beyond an Org. Chart mentality and become a network of communities of care

  16. Communities of Care Re-entry FD/Coordinator/Case manager Mentors/Coaches Administrative Support Church Recruiting/Equipping/Networking Support and Care Transition Education Community Resources Transitional Housing Job Placement Social Services Network Reconciliation components P and P collaboration Local Community Resource Center Family Issues

  17. Focused “3” Strategy 3 hours 3 days 3 weeks 3 months 3 years

  18. G.P. given access to Pre-release classes General Population Ministry Special Events Bible Studies Seminars Involved in ongoing ministry Denied Involved in ongoing Ministry on the inside Inmates fill out application Leave Program Yes TDR ministry Phase One Phase Two Phase Three Pre-release ministry Lifer Ministry Phase Four Yes G.P. released Yes Released to Communities of Care Phase Five Released Given list of resources Yes Involved in ongoing ministry Serving in ongoing ministry through the local church Phase Six

  19. Ultimate outcome Reintegration into the community as an ambassador of Christ, faithfully serving through the local church

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