Prison Fellowship

‘The Chosen’: Coming soon to a US prison near you

By Kathryn Post — May 3, 2023
(RNS) — The wildly popular show is the first multiseason drama to hit Floodlight, a free streaming platform launched by Prison Fellowship in March 2020.

Lecrae, Bieber appear at prison events as ministries return to correctional facilities

By Emily McFarlan Miller, Maina Mwaura, and Adelle M. Banks — April 16, 2021
(RNS) — Some of the first to return to prison ministry have been high-profile Christians like Lecrae, Justin Bieber and Churchome pastor Judah Smith.

Christians should change how they talk about people with a criminal record

By James Ackerman — April 16, 2021
(RNS) — Words should affirm their whole identity, including their capacity to change and grow.

Prison Fellowship joins campaign to reform cocaine sentencing guidelines

By Adelle M. Banks — March 9, 2021
(RNS) — The president of the evangelical prison ministry said ‘action is needed now to correct this now long-standing injustice.’

How law-and-order evangelicals helped shape today’s criminal justice system

By Yonat Shimron — November 16, 2020
(RNS) — Evangelicals have largely championed the rise of mass incarceration, writes Aaron Griffith in his new book. They've also undertaken novel ministries to try to bring compassion, healing and conversion to those behind bars.

Bipartisan network of Christian groups launches police reform initiative

By Adelle M. Banks — August 19, 2020
(RNS) — The initiative brings together Black, Hispanic and Asian organizations along with groups focused on prisoners, prayer and public justice.

How evangelicals teamed up with the White House on prison reform

By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 25, 2018
(RNS) — As the First Step Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives, the country’s largest Christian prison ministry says there’s 'never been greater interest in America in criminal justice reform.'

Evangelical leaders push for criminal justice reform

By Adelle M. Banks — June 20, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) They're are calling for equitable punishment, alternatives to incarceration and a different take on the “tough on crime” language of the Trump administration.

Prison Fellowship spearheads ‘Second Chance Month’ to help ex-convicts

By Adelle M. Banks — March 31, 2017
Washington (RNS) About 65 million Americans – or 1 in 4 adults – have a criminal record that can lead to reduced access to jobs and education and a restriction from voting.

Interfaith leaders fast to protest solitary confinement

By Chris Lisee — June 20, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) An interfaith coalition is urging Congress to end solitary confinement, which they said is a ``harmful, costly, and ineffective practice.'' By Chris Lisee.

Chuck Colson’s memorial steeped in prison themes

By Adelle M. Banks — May 16, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) Prison Fellowship founder and former Nixon aide Chuck Colson was memorialized Wednesday (May 16) at Washington National Cathedral in a service steeped in Scripture and prayers about prison and redemption. By Adelle M. Banks.

Chuck Colson to be buried at Quantico

By Adelle M. Banks — April 24, 2012

(RNS) Prison Fellowship founder and Watergate figure Chuck Colson will be buried privately with full military honors at Quantico National Cemetery and a public service is expected later at Washington National Cathedral. By Adelle M. Banks.

Nixon felon and evangelical icon Charles Colson dies at 80

By Kevin Eckstrom — April 22, 2012

In many ways, Chuck Colson's life personified the evangelical ethos of a sinner in search of redemption after a dramatic personal encounter with Jesus. He also embodied the evangelical movement's embrace of conservative social issues, although often as a happy warrior.

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