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WELS Prison Ministry reaches out during pandemic

The pandemic that hit the world this year has put many ministries…

2020 is a great year

What? How can you say that? Virus fears. Civil unrest. Violence.…

Reaching out instead of pulling back

Paul reminds Timothy (and us): “For God did not give us a spirit…

Finding alternatives for jail or prison visitors

During the current pandemic, personal visits to share the gospel…

Quotes from inmates – Summer 2020

When I came to jail 18 months ago I was lost. While I still find…

Pen Pal Pipeline – Summer 2020

We love to hear that upon release, there are inmates who would…

Three ways to support our ministry

Pray – As God’s redeemed children, our prayers are powerful…

“Don’t Run Away From the Lord”

The first time I met “Darren” at the jail our conversation…

Book Review: The Executioner’s Redemption

Author Timothy Carter, now a pastor for the Lutheran Church –…

Inmates who desire additional ministry can be connected with local WELS pastors, chaplains, or congregations where possible. Prison Ministry referral is one way that concerned individuals can make sure their family members, friends, and others who are incarcerated receive Christ-centered law/gospel ministry.

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