After his father’s death, Dan began to use and abuse methamphetamines to ease the pain of his loss. He became an addict. Soon, he was arrested and convicted for drug possession. He was placed on probation and ordered to report to a probation officer regularly, submit to drug testing, and obey multiple other conditions. Dan… Continue reading »
The Kairos team at the Polunsky Unit in Texas had the issue many places are having, trying to minister to inmates without being able to hold a Kairos Weekend due to volunteer access limitations. The Kairos team thought of what could be done and approached the chaplain (who is a former Kairos volunteer) and the… Continue reading »
On October 22, 2021, a two-year pause in one to one youth ministry was ended by Kairos Torch #28 at Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center (SWOJC). We did our best to continue the ministry long-distance and without any personal interaction during that pause, but this Weekend was so much better! The main difference from prior Weekends is… Continue reading »
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) held a Virtual Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation celebration to highlight volunteers and programs who are making a difference in the lives of those imprisoned or recently released. Each prison was able to choose to recognize its Volunteer of the Year, the Most Impactful Program, and the Most… Continue reading »
On Monday, October 7, 2019 representatives from Kairos Prison Ministry along with staff from Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women in North Carolina including Warden Denise Jackson met with a very special young man named Oliver Lytle, in order to accept a sizable donation to the Kairos program. Kairos volunteers had just completed their third Kairos… Continue reading »
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce that Kairos of New York, has been bestowed the New York State Council of Churches 2019 Excellence in Chaplaincy Award. The award was presented in Albany, New York to the Kairos of New York state chair, Phyllis Doane who was… Continue reading »
Team Kairos, We Need Your help! Today is the Day! At the bottom of this message are several ways that you can help us by “Sharing” and “Re-tweeting” our Kairos messages to your family and friends. Happy #GivingTuesday! This day is now being celebrated around the world to support your favorite Non-profit/charity as a kickoff… Continue reading »
Matthew 25:36: “You visited me in prison.” The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities. Kairos Prison Ministry goes directly into… Continue reading »