Ministry with Prisoners & Families: The Way Forward

by W. Wilson Goode Sr. (Editor), Charles E. Lewis Jr. (Editor), Harold Dean Trulear (Editor)

This edited volume considers the impact of incarceration on the African American community and the biblical mandate for an intentional response from the church. The book features model ministries that address incarceration, prisoner reentry, and the care of their families and includes strategies for a political advocacy ministry around issues in criminal justice reform. With contributors who include scholars, ministry practitioners, pastors, and formerly incarcerated individuals, this unique resource offers a paradigm for "prisoner ministry" that goes beyond traditional worship and Bible study programs to create an authentic relational encounter not only with prisoners but with their families, from the time of incarceration to the transition back into home, church, and society.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2011

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a necessary and deeply powerful book that gives the reader great insight to understanding how we as people of faith must rethink how we view those of us who are citizens but have made choices that have placed them into the criminal justice system. It offers concrete solutions and examples of ministries and how a local ministry might network, create its own ministry focused on several facets of prison, jail, and juvenile detention centers. All of which are different and present their own unique challenges. It is a valuable resource I'd recommend to any budding or mature ministry who wishes to be more aware and or effective in reaching the Returned Citizen who wishes to reintegrate with the larger society.

[Sandy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on prison and aftercare ministries; also includes preventative ministries, breaking the cradle to prison pipeline, and restorative justice.