Prison Fellowship, Chicago,

 Mission Statement
	
To seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community through the power and 
truth of Jesus Christ.
	
 Description
Prison Fellowship partners with local churches across the country to minister to a group that society often scorns and 
neglects: prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. God, unlike the world, has always chosen to identify closest with 
those who are isolated and broken. ?For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me 
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked 
after me, I was in prison, and you came to visit me . . . I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of 
these brothers of mine, you did for me? (Matthew 25:35-36, 40). 



Prison Fellowship reaches out to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families both as an act of service to Jesus Christ 
and as a contribution to restoring peace to our cities and communities endangered by crime. For the best way to transform 
our communities is to transform the people within those communities?and truly restorative change comes only through a 
relationship with Jesus Christ. 



Prison Fellowship was founded by Chuck Colson, who served as special counsel to President Nixon and went to prison in 
1975 for Watergate-related crimes. When Colson got out of prison, God radically redirected this former attorney?s career 
goals?leading him to go back to prison, this time to minister to the men and women behind bars. Established in 1976, Prison 
Fellowship has grown into the largest prison ministry in the world, partnering with thousands of churches and tens of 
thousands of volunteers. 



Prison Fellowship?s logo is representative of Isaiah 42:3: ?A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he 
will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice.? The symbol reminds us that while society may cast aside 
those people it deems useless and unworthy, God continues to pursue them with His steadfast love, offering forgiveness 
and restoration. 



The focus of our ministry includes fellowshipping with Jesus (including teaching others to live and look at life from a 
biblical perspective), visiting prisoners, and welcoming the children of prisoners.
	

Program Type

Other Program

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

No