Simple acts of service are often underrated in western culture. As a senior, it’s easy for me to think and hope big, and hope I will have a big impact for the kingdom of God. If there is a time where I will do something crazy, or cool, or bring about some change, then awesome. […]
Category: Prison Ministry
Seat King – A Redemptive Opportunity
What defines a “redemptive business?” For starters, we can think of this concept of a “redemptive entrepreneur” as someone who seeks to embody the gospel in creating and building a venture that leaves a meaningful impact on the world (faithdriveninvestor.org). “Businesses built by these kinds of entrepreneurs may engage in ‘evangelism’ as traditionally defined – […]
Working Chance: Recruitment Redefined
Working Chance Working Chance is a charity that helps women with criminal convictions find employment. Ex-convicts are some of the most overlooked and rejected members of society, and it is often nearly impossible for them to have a second chance at life. Working Chance was founded in 2009 by Jocelyn Hillman. She saw how stigmatized […]
Redemptive Art From Prison
One of the most amazing things about God and His creativity is His redemptive power in our own lives. God sometimes works in people’s lives to bring incredible transformation in incomprehensible ways. His restorative power is also seen when people use their God-given creativity as a means for restoration. This is exactly what is happening […]
Would You Hire an Ex-Felon?
In the article, “Ex-Felon, Redemptive Entrepreneur,” Jay Hein brings to life the reality ex-felons face post-prison. These people have to check a box clarifying their “ex-felon” status, often referred to as a “second sentence–the stigma and real restrictions that accompany the formerly incarcerated in job interviews, housing applications, school field trip permission slips, and more.” […]
Outreach Behind Bars
Matthew 25:34-36 4 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was […]
Dare to Defy
Dare to Defy is an organization that seeks to help former convicts. While touring a prison, Catherine Hoke, who worked in a New York venture capital firm at the time, suddenly noticed “the similarities between Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and incarcerated people – relentless drive, resourcefulness, and extraordinary hustle.” She began to learn more about the […]
I Have a Bean Coffee
I Have a BEAN isn’t your average coffee company,they just don’t provide award winning coffee, but forgiveness and fresh start. I Have a BEAN, “is roasting and delivering the highest quality, organically grown, fairly-traded coffee in a sustainable supply chain from crop to cup. Our purpose is to offer post-prison people the opportunity for a […]
The Kingdom-Minded Seat King
In 2016 the United States prison population totaled around 22 million people. That’s almost 16% of the total population! This issue has become increasingly troublesome as time goes. Mass incarceration has caused major issues for millions of individuals and families due to the exponential increase in difficulty finding a desirable job upon being released, inability […]