Prisons and prison ministries from the Bible to the present day
the editorsIn 2008, our founder Dr. Ken Curtis (1939–2011) wrote this introduction for prison testimonies throughout church history.
Ken CurtisChristians in prison have shared similar stories through 2,000 years.
Roy Stults and Jennifer Woodruff TaitThe first letters we have from an imprisoned Christian are from the apostle Paul.
Apostle PaulFrom prison, Christians have produced classic literature that comforts and challenges.
Catherine BarnettFor some prisoners, the plunge into the depths became a step heavenward.
Dan GravesPrisons, prison ministries, and Christians
the editorsHow Christians have tried to reform the justice system and minister to prisoners
Todd V. CioffiAn obscure Irish teenager inspired Methodists to Undertake over 200 years of prison ministry
Kevin M. WatsonOne man’s thwarted attempts to change American prisons
Jennifer GraberWhat does prison ministry look like today? We Interviewed five individuals active in prison ministry to get first-hand accounts.
Jim Forbes, Christiana DeGroot, Joe Roche, Jack Heller, Susannah MooreReflections of two prisoners
Eric Dickerson and Matthew HarperHere are some recommendations from CH editorial staff and this issue’s authors to help you navigate the history of Christians in prison and Christians ministering to prisoners.
the editorsContaining today’s events, devotional, quote and stories