Beyond Bars

Beyond Bars — Launching a Restoration Ministry

This 88-page manual contains valuable information and "How-tos" in four areas:

Prison to Post-Prison Ministry:
    Meeting inmates and Building Relationships
    Utilizing Other Groups to Meet Inmate Needs
    Following the Inmate through Institutions
    Common Needs of the Ex-Offender
    Dealing with Roadblocks to Re-entry
    Establishing the Ex-Offender in a Church
    The Ex-Offender in Prison or Post-Prison Ministry

Ministry to Families:
    Things to Know When Ministering to the Families of Prisoners
    Suggestions for Making Contact
    Hands-On Help for Families
    Utilizing Social Services to Meet Family Needs

Discipleship:
    Discipleship: A Review (This section re-caps discipleship and the four stages of spiritual growth.)
    Discipleship: Inmates and Ex-offenders (Specific guidelines for discipling inmates and ex-offenders are presented.)
    Discipleship: Families of Prisoners (Practical ways to impact young lives while offering hope and healing to families.)

Appendices:
    Glossary of Prison-Related Terms
    Caution! (Safeguarding Against Potential Problems)
    Suggested Ministry Materials
    Sample Forms
    Resources

To order your copy, please contact Ron Dooley at Prison.Ministry@ccci.org or call (770) 251-2002.

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