Chuck Colson founded prison Fellowship in 1976.  Its purpose is the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community through the power and truth of Jesus Christ.  Its start was in the United States and has expanded to prisons all over the world.

Prison Fellowship Values:

  • Centered in Jesus Christ - in our obedience to the Risen Lord

  • Grounded in the Bible - in our life and ministry

  • Dependent on Prayer - as the foundation for ministry

  • Partnered with the Church - as the biblical means for ministry

  • Committed to Unity - with all believers in Jesus Christ as our Lord Jesus commands

  • Compelled to Evangelize and Disciple - to bring Jesus Christ to the lost and to help people grow in Him

  • Loving Others - by treating all people with grace, trust, and respect

  • Seeking Excellence - by demonstrating integrity and wise stewardship

Angel Tree Christmas is a part of Prison Fellowship, founded in 1976 by Chuck Colson. Prison Fellowship partners with local churches across the country to minister to a group that society often scorns and neglects: prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. Angel

Tree Christmas gives churches an opportunity to share Christ's love by helping to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners. Participating in Angel Tree Christmas is a powerful way for our church to lovingly answer the biblical call to minister to “the least of these”.  Angel Tree Christmas works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts.  More information on the Angel Tree Christmas program will be provided closer to Christmas.

Prison Fellowship was instrumental in starting several Christian operated prisons in the Midwest.  The University ofPennsylvania did research on Government and Christian operated prisons.  The results were amazing.  Government operated prisons had a 68% return rate, whereas the Christian prison’s rate was 8%.  There is a movement to close the Christian prisons.  It is currently awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court.  Keep this in your prayers.

For more information check out the prison Fellowship website