Kairos Prison Ministry
The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to incarcerated individuals. Kairos is a Greek word meaning “God’s Special Time.” We are an ecumenical ministry of the church ... a ministry of the apostles whom Jesus, the Christ, has called into community and sent forth into the environment of the correctional institution. We form teams of Christians who become DOC Certified Volunteers to serve at Hiland Mountain Correctional Institute for Women, Palmer Correctional Center, or Wildwood Prison. The selection of the residents who are to attend our weekends is made by the Chaplain, with input from the Security.
Kairos encourages the selection of leader inmates, both positive and negative. Many times the participants will include those who are seemingly unlovable. Once God changes the hearts of the residents, we have found that they have a great influence in their environment.
Through a systematic structured program, God helps Kairos volunteers provide residents the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and/or to renew that relationship-starting with the 3-day Kairos “short course in Christianity.” The purpose of the Kairos ministry is to help grow and nurture strong Christian communities within correctional institutions.
It is our privilege to have the opportunity to introduce them to Jesus and then show them the love he has shown us. With "God's Special Time" they have the opportunity to know the Kingdom of God. . Would you consider and pray about being a team member for a Kairos Prison Ministry Renewal Weekend? Kairos Alaska is active at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center for Women and Wildwood Prison in Kenai.
Please call Debbie Melton at 745-4772, or email dmelton@mtaonline.net . |
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Men's Kairos weekend at Wildwood correctional facility in Kenai.
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