Prison Ministry

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Prison Ministry: Understanding Prison Culture Inside and Out

Information on Prison Ministry from the publisher:

For most Christions, prison culture is like visiting a foreign land; and the thought of ministering in prisons to those incarcerated is an intimidating prospect. Prison Ministry will offer you the empowerment you need as a pastor, an educator, or a lay leader in doing effective Prison Ministry. Providing a thorough "inside-out" view of prison life, Lennie Spitale offers a unique and qualifying vantage for writing about prison culture and Prison Ministry. As a young man, Spitale served a prison sentence. Two years after his conversion to Christianity, he began conducting a weekly Bible study in a local jail. This led to fulltime ministry. Prison Ministry covers areas such as the emotional challenges of prisoners and those who minister to them, the environment of fear, the culture of deprivation, friendships between prisoners, guidelines and principles, dos and don'ts, and many other relevant and essential topics for equipping any individual or church for effective Prison Ministry.

Description of Lennie Spitale, author of Prison Ministry:

Endorsed by Chuck Colson - "This may well be the definitive book on Prison Ministry. Fascinating insights about the prison culture and how to reach it. Mandatory reading for everyone in corrections and for Christians who care about the commandments to visit prison." For most Christians, prison culture is like visiting a foreign land, and the thought of ministering in prison to those incarcerated is an intimidating prospect. This book will impower any pastor, educator, or lay leader in doing effective Prison Ministry by providing a thorough "inside-out" view of prison life. Author Lennie Spitale offers a unique and qualifying vantage for writing about prison culture and Prison Ministry. As a young man, Spitale served a prison sentence for an armed robbery that was later reduced to assault and robbery. Two years after his conversion to Christianity, he began conducting a weekly Bible study in a local jail.