Many prison volunteers receive a renewed vision for worship while attending church services behind the walls. When repentant Christians of all color meet together to express their love for Christ and joy in being spiritual brothers and sisters, things happen. Prison ministry enhances the church training effort by preparing volunteers to minister to the unique needs of incarcerated Christians. Knowing they will actually utilize these skills upon entering prison makes volunteers attentive, serious learners. The necessary training can be supplied by a prison chaplain, a veteran volunteer, or a prison ministry such as Prison Fellowship or Bill Glass Ministries.
Prison ministry gets church members off the pews and outside church walls.
It also teaches very practical lessons about listening, patience, cross-cultural communication, and theological diversity among Christians. Prison ministry promotes cooperation and goodwill among diverse Christians from different denominations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and theological points of view. Paul s admonition to keep our eyes upon Christ was never more true than in prison ministry. Prison ministry produces new church members and ministry volunteers. Many times it is the pastor or staff member who is most revived by contact or personal involvement with prison ministry.