Links
Here are a few ministries, resources and churches that we associate with. If you would like to list your ministry with us, please fill out the contact information and we will make sure to add you as soon as possible. To go to any of the links, please click on the name and it will open the page in a new window. If any links do not work please let us know. All links will open in a new window.
Mike Barber Ministries - Mike Barber Ministries has been going into prisons all over the US for many years. If you are wanting to try out prison ministry in a group setting without having to be TDCJ trained, check out his ministry. They go into a different prison every few weeks.
TDCJ Volunteer Application - If you have been out of prison for 18 months and are serious about wanting to go into Texas prisons to minister, the first step is to fill out this application. Once submitted call and make sure they received your application (please wait 2 weeks to check). They will mail you a letter to let you know either you have been approved and the dates for the training, or that they need more information from you to proceed.
First Baptist Church of Lillian - This is the church where our ministry used to meet. They have so much to offer! They are ex-offender friendly, offer Kairos, and a weekly food bank and clothes closet. They participate in Thanksgiving in the homesteads and Rescue Alvarado. This church is very mission minded.
New Beginnings Mansfield - A very welcoming church. They are very non-judgmental and one of their associate pastors is an ex-offender that is a part of our ministry. You can't go into this church without everyone saying hi, shaking your hand and letting you know they are so glad you are there.
TIFA - Texas inmate family association. If you have a loved one that is incarcerated and need support, someone to help you find out all of the proper procedures, find out how to handle issues that they are having, TIFA is your loved ones advocate. You can become a member of your local chapter and meet many who have walked your path before. Their mission is to break the cycle of crime by strengthening families through support, education, and advocacy. TIFA also provides parole workshops as well as online resources for their members.
TDCJ Volunteer Application - If you have been out of prison for 18 months and are serious about wanting to go into Texas prisons to minister, the first step is to fill out this application. Once submitted call and make sure they received your application (please wait 2 weeks to check). They will mail you a letter to let you know either you have been approved and the dates for the training, or that they need more information from you to proceed.
First Baptist Church of Lillian - This is the church where our ministry used to meet. They have so much to offer! They are ex-offender friendly, offer Kairos, and a weekly food bank and clothes closet. They participate in Thanksgiving in the homesteads and Rescue Alvarado. This church is very mission minded.
New Beginnings Mansfield - A very welcoming church. They are very non-judgmental and one of their associate pastors is an ex-offender that is a part of our ministry. You can't go into this church without everyone saying hi, shaking your hand and letting you know they are so glad you are there.
TIFA - Texas inmate family association. If you have a loved one that is incarcerated and need support, someone to help you find out all of the proper procedures, find out how to handle issues that they are having, TIFA is your loved ones advocate. You can become a member of your local chapter and meet many who have walked your path before. Their mission is to break the cycle of crime by strengthening families through support, education, and advocacy. TIFA also provides parole workshops as well as online resources for their members.