Tag Archives: Kairos Prison Ministry

Dan & Randy – A Story of Forgiveness and Redemption

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 »

When Death Row is a Good Option

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 »

First Kairos Torch Weekend Since March 2020 Held in Oklahoma!

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 »

Kairos Recognized as the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Most Impactful Program of 2020

Kairos Recognized as the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Most Impactful Program of 2020

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 »

Giving Back to Kairos – A Fundraising Effort

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 »

Giving Tuesday is Here! 5 Ways YOU Can Help Kairos Prison Ministry!

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 »

A New Beginning – Serving in Prison Ministry

A New Beginning – Serving in Prison Ministry

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 »