Transforming Lives: Kairos Prison Ministry Mission and Impact
Kairos Prison Ministry is dedicated to sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with incarcerated individuals and their families, aiming to help them become contributing members of society. Through a community-driven approach, Kairos seeks to spiritually uplift and support those affected by incarceration, fostering hope, love, and faith. The ministry's vision extends beyond prison walls to create a society free from the impact of imprisonment, advocating for the Christian responsibility towards those in prison. The statistics presented highlight the widespread issue of incarceration in the United States and emphasize the urgent need for support and outreach to those affected by the criminal justice system.
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Recruiting for the Mission
WELCOME PRESENTERS SUSAN MAY LOUISIANA MIKE RATCHFORD - TEXAS
Opening Prayer Lord, we ask You to equip your people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Eph 4:12 (modified) Lord, we know So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. 1 Cor 14:12 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Rom 12:19 In Christ Name we pray. Amen.
KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
Vision of Kairos A community spiritually freed from the effects of imprisonment reaching ALL impacted by incarceration through the Love, Hope and Faith found in Jesus Christ.
Kairos Prison Ministry Kairos is a ministry of the church ... a ministry of the disciples whom Jesus, the Christ, has called into community and sent forth into the correctional institutions supported by the community outside of the institution. Kairos has been called the best example of the early church in existence today.
Our path for recruiting and fundraising is to proclaim that your neighborhood Christian community is directly impacted by incarceration, and they have a Christian responsibility to those in prison.
Incarceration directly impacts millions* Incarcerated today: 1.9 millions Formerly incarcerated State/Federal: 4.9 millions Ever been convicted of felony: 19 million Have a criminal record: 75 million or more Have an immediate family member who has ever been in prison or jail: 113 million (34%) Current population of USA: 329.5 million * Prison Policy Initiative. 2016 National Survey
Some Statistics Many families in your neighboring churches and civic groups are impacted directly with family members who have been incarcerated.* 63% Black 42% White 48% Hispanic We should be able to talk to Black and Hispanic communities * NORC at University of Chicago using their Ameri Speak Panel
What do Victims of Violent Crimes Want?* Longer prison sentence: 27% Investing in prisons and jails: 14% Shorter prison sentence: 61% Investing in programs for at risk youth and other crime prevention programs: 82% Holding people accountable through different options beyond just prison: 69% Holding people accountable by putting them in prison: 25% * Prison Policy Initiative. 2016 National Survey
Our Objective Today is to Focus on Recruiting Using the Mission & Vision Community Churches --------------- Better Service Kairos --------------- Vision Mission Success
Why Do We Recruit? We recruit to build Christian communities that we can serve. We recruit to address the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth and their families. We recruit to change hearts, transform lives and impact the world. We recruit diverse groups, different cultures, and volunteers that are willing to work together to fulfill Christ s call to action.
Who Do We Recruit We are a Lay Led Christ Centered Ministry. Volunteers must be Christian. Know the values of Jesus Christ. Have a heart to serve. Recognize and respect one another. Be unified in what we believe.
Kairos Community Serving Their Community God did not intend for Kairos Prison Ministry to live in insolation. He designed our ministry to thrive in relationship with others. He designed our ministry to NOT be focused only on the Weekend but community as well. He designed Kairos Prison Ministry to recruit for the Mission, Vision and Program, including Continuing Ministry.
Why Continuing Ministry is Important It is the success of Kairos programs which also sets Kairos apart from other ministries. The Weekend is only the vehicle, Continuing Ministry, both in the Facility and the Community, is the destination.
The goal of Continuing Ministry is to THRIVE not only to Survive!!! Recruiting is part of Continuing Ministry
Community Talking Points Scripture for Communities to Get Involved Then the King will say to those on His right, Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me. Matt 25:-34-36
Community Talking Points Scripture for Communities to Get Involved Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Heb 13:3 (ESV)
We Know the Need! We Know God Calls All Christians to Serve Those in Prison. How Do We Get Them Involved?
We Need to Build Relationships with Our Communities Just as We Build a Relationship with a Team for Our Weekends Every Team Needs Participants and a Plan
For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. 1 Cor 12:14 The first group of participants are: Advisory Council Team Members Past Team Members in Messenger All these should be recruiting messengers
Kairos Community Should Be People united with the same purpose. Culture of many backgrounds united for the same cause. Changing Hearts Transforming Lives Impacting the World
How Do We Plan, Present and Recruit to Make Kairos Mission and Vision Important to The Local Communities?
First We Use Scripture & Prayer Community is life giving and loving . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rom 12:4-5 Community is encouraging . . . .. . . . . Gal 6:2 & Heb 10:24-25 Community brings unity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Pet 3:8 & Gal 3:28 Community is fun and enjoyable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psa 133:1
Recruiting Enlist the Armed Forces Engage Call Up Round Up Form (other forces) by enlisting new people Muster Raise Assemble Mobilize Enroll as a member/supporter of a cause Get Obtain Acquire ALL ACTION WORDS
How Do We Engage the Community Ask Directly Volunteer Teams Start with Prayer Ask Socially Volunteers Individually Ask Repeatedly Be Persistent Thank & Update Communicate
Kairos & Community Help Grow and Retain Servants / Workers / Volunteers Churches Churches you have a relationship with through a Kairos Volunteer Targeted Churches to build diversity on teams both in age and race. Community Groups Lions, Elks, Knights of Columbus Other Christian Ministries
Our Goal is to Work in Unity / Unison Community Building Invite Inform Team Building Invite Instruct Fund Raising Invite Communicate
Social Events Coffee Breaks at Church / Gatherings Ice Cream Socials, Tea Parties & Bake Sales Pancake Suppers Volunteer in Pumpkin Patch (or other events that will allow promotion of Kairos) and hand out Prayer Cards Pastor / Staff Get Me Out of Prison Sunday
Fund Raising MyKairos.org Facebook #Giving Tuesday Email template Direct Mail Donor Messenger Digital Calendar Reminder Meal Tickets Year Round
Make Kairos Prayer Cards Bundles of 25 Cards
Make Weekend Prayer Cards Bundles of 25 Cards
Community Meal Tickets (Revenues that exceed the cost of the KAIROS MINISTRY KAIROS MINISTRY I provided a meal for a resident of meals will only be used for other functions of this Weekend.) Donation: $10.00 (Revenues that exceed the cost of the KAIROS MINISTRY I provided a meal for a resident of meals will only be used for other functions of this Weekend.) Donation: $10.00
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. Matt 25:34 Meal Tickets You make Meals Possible 1 Meal for 1 Participant - $10 1 Meal for 1 Table of Participants: $100 1 Meal for All Participants: $900 All Meals for All Participants: $5,000
When Giving a Presentation There are 5 Main Components to Talking about Prison 1. The impact Kairos has on society. 2. The impact Kairos has on the incarcerated person s family. 3. The impact Kairos has on you. 4. The impact that Kairos has on the incarcerated men, women and youth. 5. How you can help us. (Prayer, meal tickets, donations, volunteer, etc.)
In Conclusion Our Kairos Community reaching out to our neighboring communities to transform lives, change hearts and impact their world and ours.
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