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Dan & Randy – A Story of Forgiveness and Redemption

DeBary, FL., March 30, 2023 – Read the amazing story of Dan & Randy and how God brought them together during a Kairos Inside Weekend.

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Kairos Featured on “God in the Ordinary” Podcast

DeBary, FL., October 25, 2022 – Kairos Prison Ministry was featured on the October 18, 2022 episode of the “God In The Ordinary” podcast. It is a twice-monthly interview podcast and it can help you! Through encouraging and engaging stories, be inspired to learn how you can make an eternal difference in your community and beyond!

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Kairos Featured on 3 Episodes of the Cool Explorations Podcast

DeBary, FL., September 22, 2022 – Kairos Prison Ministry is proud to be featured on 3 full episodes of the Cool Explorations podcast, where host Tony Peters explores God’s Word in unique ways. To give the audience a clear understanding of the importance and impact of prison ministry, 4 guests were interviewed for 3 separate episodes.

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Kairos Prison Ministry Named 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit for 6th Straight Year

DeBary, FL., August 11, 2022 – Kairos Prison Ministry International announced today that it has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits for the 6th consecutive year, a recognition only given to nonprofits who make a real difference in the community.

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How to Engage and Inspire Your Organization’s Volunteers, Featuring Evelyn Lemly on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast

DeBary, FL., March 23, 2022 – TIn episode 4.5 of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Evelyn Lemly from Kairos Prison Ministry International and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions, discuss the need to engage and inspire volunteers.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Blessing

DeBary, FL., January 25, 2022 – The Kairos of Virginia team on January 11 held an awards ceremony within the state capital in Richmond to honor: Ralph Northam, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, Brian J. Moran, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Harold Clarke, Director, Department of Corrections, David Robinson, Chief of Corrections, Department of Corrections.

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Kairos Prison Ministry Named 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit for 5th Straight Year

DeBary, FL., September 22, 2021 – Kairos Prison Ministry International announced today that it has been named a “2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits for the 5th consecutive year, a recognition only given to nonprofits who make a real difference in the community.

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

DeBary, FL., January 22, 2021 – Kairos was named the most impactful program in the state of Ohio by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction during a virtual ceremony. Kairos of Ohio State Chair Lauren Wiebe attended the virtual celebration and was pleasantly shocked and honored to be recognized as the Statewide Volunteer of the Year.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY NAMED “2020 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” BY GreatNonprofits

DeBary, FL., September 18, 2020 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, announced today that it has been named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

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KAIROS ANNOUNCES START OF KAIROS OUTSIDE PROGRAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA’S LOWCOUNTRY

DeBary, FL., October 24, 2019 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of the Kairos Outside program in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, scheduled for March 29-31, 2019. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Outside Weekend in this part of South Carolina and is another step forward in helping women impacted by incarceration to transform their lives.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY NAMED “2019 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” BY GreatNonprofits

DeBary, FL., September 23, 2019 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced today it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

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KAIROS ANNOUNCES START OF KAIROS TORCH PROGRAM IN OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA

Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of the Kairos Torch in Okeechobee, Florida scheduled for September 20 – 22, 2019. The event will be the first Kairos Torch event in Okeechobee, Florida and is another step forward in helping the youth impacted by incarceration to transform their lives.

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KAIROS OF NEW YORK RECEIVES CHAPLAINCY AWARD

DeBary, FL., June 3, 2019 – 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 joined by the Kairos volunteers who were able to attend as well as Evelyn Lemly, CEO of Kairos Prison Ministry International.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT PAMLICO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE IN BAYBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

DeBary, FL., January 3, 2019 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Inside Program at Pamlico Correctional Institute located in Bayboro, North Carolina beginning Thursday, January 24th. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Inside Weekend at this facility and is another step forward in helping inmates transform their lives.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT LAWRENCEVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA

DeBary, FL., October 16, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Inside Program at the Lawrenceville Correctional Center located in Lawrenceville, Virginia beginning Thursday, November 1st. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Inside Weekend at this facility and is another step forward in helping inmates transform their lives.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY ANNOUNCES START OF KAIROS OUTSIDE PROGRAM IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS

DeBary, FL., September 20, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of the Kairos Outside program in Fort Worth, Texas, scheduled for October 26-28. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Outside Weekend in this part of Texas and is another step forward in helping women impacted by incarceration to transform their lives

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY NAMED “2018 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” BY GreatNonprofits

DeBary, FL., September 13, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS OUTSIDE PROGRAM IN LEWES, DELAWARE

DeBary, FL., September 11, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Outside Program located in Lewes, Delaware beginning Friday, October 19th.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS TORCH PROGRAM AT ATLANTA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DeBary, FL., September 10, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the Kairos Torch Weekend for incarcerated youth to be held at the Atlanta Youth Development Center in Atlanta, Georgia, beginning September 21st.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT JOSEPH HARP CORRECTION CENTER IN LEXINGTON, OKLAHOMA

DeBary, FL., September 7, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Inside Program at Joseph Harp Correctional Center located in Lexington, Oklahoma beginning Thursday, October 11th. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Inside Weekend at this facility and is another step forward in helping inmates transform their lives.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT SOUTHEASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN LANCASTER, OHIO

DeBary, FL., September 5, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Inside Program at the Southeastern Correctional Institution located in Lancaster, Ohio beginning Thursday, October 4th.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY ANNOUNCES START OF KAIROS OUTSIDE PROGRAM IN ABILENE, TEXAS

DeBary, FL., August 8, 2018 – Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of the Kairos Outside program in Abilene, Texas, scheduled for August 24 – 26. The Weekend will be the first to be held in this area of Texas and is just one step forward in expanding the program which helps women impacted by incarceration.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY TO HOLD #1 KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT GRIMES UNIT IN NEWPORT, ARKANSAS

Studies have shown program helps to reduce inmate recidivism and improves the prison environment

DeBary, FL (June 21, 2018) — Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the start of a Kairos Inside Program at the Grimes Unit located in Jackson County, Arkansas beginning Thursday, June 28th. The Weekend event will be the first Kairos Inside Weekend at this facility and is another step forward in helping inmates transform their lives.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY EXPANDS TO THE HILLTOP UNIT PRISON FOR WOMEN

Kairos Will Invite Inmates to the #1 Kairos Inside Weekend And Is Requesting Volunteers

DeBary, FL (February 19, 2018) — Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is inviting inmates at Hilltop Unit Prison for women to attend the #1 Kairos Inside Weekend to be held March 8th – 11th in Gatesville, TX. Kairos has a very active presence in Texas and is pleased to be able to now serve this unit.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO HOLD FIRST KAIROS INSIDE PROGRAM AT LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY FOR 10 INMATES ON DEATH ROW

Kairos Prison Ministry announces that Louisiana Department of Corrections has approved expansion of the Kairos Inside Program to include inmates on death row

DeBary, FL (February 2, 2018) — Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (“Kairos”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announces the first ever Kairos Inside Weekend for ten inmates on death row at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola (“Angola”), to be held February 5th – 7th. Kairos has been active at Angola for 25 years, and now the Louisiana Department of Corrections has made the innovative decision to allow the program to be conducted for the death row inmates at Angola.

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Kairos Prison Ministry Celebrates 80th Weekend in 40 Years at Prison Where It Began in 1976

DeBary, FL (April 27, 2016) — Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) held its 80th men’s ministry Weekend in 40 years at Union Correctional Institution, a maximum security facility in Raiford, FL, April 21-24, 2016. Kairos began at Union Correctional Institution on September 30, 1976, when it held the first Kairos Weekend with 37 volunteers and 42 inmates participating. Kairos has held two Kairos Inside Weekends every year at Union ever since, ministering to over 3,200 inmates in that time.

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Kairos’ Weekend on Death Row

Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, IN (July 20, 2015) — The Indiana State Prison has offered a new program to the offenders housed on death row this past weekend called Kairos. Kairos is a Prison Fellowship that believes no life is beyond the reach of God’s power, and they envision a future in which countless prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families, are redeemed, restored, and reconciled through the love and truth of Jesus Christ.

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Kairos Prison Ministry International and Upper Room Walk to Emmaus sign Memorandum of Understanding

Kairos Prison Ministry International (May 5, 2015) — The Upper Room Walk to Emmaus and Kairos Prison Ministry International acknowledge that we journey together as covenant people in community seeking spiritual growth and transformation under the guidance of Jesus Christ.

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