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The InnerChange Freedom Initiative is a revolutionary,
Christ-centered, values-based, pre-and post-release prison program supporting
prison inmates and parolees through their spiritual and moral transformation
into a new life in Christ.
This program is a U.S. pilot program, which began in
April 1997 at a minimum security prison (the Carol S. Vance Unit in Sugar
Land, Texas), and is a joint effort between the Prison Fellowship
Ministries, Houston-based churches, and the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice.
The program begins 12-18 months prior to an inmate's release
and continues for an additional 6-12 months of aftercare, once the prisoner
has been returned to the community. Inmates volunteer for the program, and
just meet several criteria before they are accepted.
Volunteers can serve as tutors, lead a bible
study or prayer group, or mentor an inmate pre-and post-release.
FUMC MC additionally supports the aftercare program with
quarterly financial donations to facilitate the transition from prison to a
new faith-based community. At the present, FUMC MC has over 30
volunteers who work in this area of mission ministry.
Contact Jim McNeill if you are
interested in helping with this ministry. |