Embracing Kairos: Building Christian Communities in Correctional Institutions
Kairos Prison Ministry International focuses on creating God's presence inside prisons through prayer, fellowship, and building Christian communities. Volunteers work to establish a supportive environment for residents, encouraging love, prayer, and spiritual growth. The Kairos weekends serve as a platform for trust, inspiration, and transformation, ultimately aiming to create a lasting impact on individuals within the correctional system.
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Kairos Prison Ministry International Creating God s Presence Kairos Inside Continuing Ministry Being Present
Will you pray with us ..
Jesus, Jesus, C Come ome join as we seek your as we seek your will will for for this this community, community, in in this this environment. environment. Teach us to love each Teach us to love each other, as as you love you love us. us. To To give give ourselves, ourselves, as as you give you give yourself, yourself, t that hat the the Kingdom Kingdom of God of God might be made present to all. might be made present to all. join us in us in our journey our journey other,
KI Continuing Ministry Prayer & Share Monthly Reunion Resident Community Council 1 or 2 Day Retreat Being Present
Test YOUR knowledge !! Being Present
Prayer & Share The Heart of the Kairos Ministry Instructional Reunion Prayer & Share Fellowship The HEART of Kairos 3 Day Weekend Teach Prayer & Share Participants Doorway to Kairos 2 Day Retreat Rekindle the passion Monthly Reunion
Prayer & Share Everything which the Kairos volunteers have done up to now has had as it s ultimate goal the formation of the Prayer & Share group fellowships.
Look again at the purpose of Kairos To establish strong Christian communities among the populations of the correctional institution Being Present
The Kairos weekend builds the platform .. The weekend is the first step in a process to create a community of trust, Christian inspiration and support for the resident s Fourth Day. Being Present
The Wisdom of Kairos The Wisdom of Kairos The entire environment The entire environment begins to change as P & S begins to change as P & S groups of residents in the groups of residents in the institution begin to pray institution begin to pray for one another, the for one another, the administration, and staff administration, and staff of the prison. of the prison. Being Present
The importance AND process of Prayer & Share SHOULD be discussed in detail during team meetings !!! Being Present
Team members should understand their role in building the community. Being Present
Prayer & Share.. BEING PRESENT-being prepared!! There should be a comprehensive discussion and understanding of the Continuing Ministry Riverbanks (page 14 of the Program Manual) Being Present
Practice P & S sessions.. Not everyone can attend the Instructional Reunion. The team needs instruction too !!! Being Present
Review and discuss the grouping card .. This will not only benefit P & S but will prepare the team for the Leader s Hang in There Talk Being Present
Prayer & Share Everything which the Kairos volunteers have done up to now has had as it s ultimate goal the formation of the Prayer & Share group fellowships.
Matthew 13:33 The Kingdom of Heaven is like this. A woman takes some yeast and mixes it with a bushel of flour until the whole batch of dough rises Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. The P & S fellowship is the yeast which will change the environment of the entire institution. Grouping does not come naturally !!! Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. The knowledge of the residents gleaned from the Instructional, MUST be reinforced through the actions of the Kairos team members !! Being Present
The Wisdom of Kairos The Wisdom of Kairos The volunteer is an The volunteer is an outsider who will have outsider who will have a detrimental impact a detrimental impact on the intimacy of the on the intimacy of the group. group. Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. BEING PRESENT-being obedient !! Being in the small group inhibits the growth of the residents. Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. As the team began withdrawing on Sunday of the 3 day Kairos weekend to allow the residents to Encounter Others this should be the mindset followed for Prayer & Share grouping. Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. Follow the procedure outlined in the Program Manual pages 306-317. The establishment of on-going spirit filled P & S groups is our explicit goal. Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. Groups should be 3-6 RESIDENTS !! In a resident group setting they can become vulnerable, honest, and open with each other as they grow in Christ Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. Start with the Kairos Community Prayer. The P & S group has but one leader; Jesus Christ. He is invited at the beginning to come and sit with us Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. Encourage the residents to use the grouping cards or Freedom Guide as the structure of each grouping. The questions promote the desired degree of openness and vulnerability. Being Present
The process of Prayer & Share.. Close with the Lord s Prayer and Surely the Presence !! Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. BEING PRESENT-making the commitment !! Each Inside team member should commit to actively participate in the Reunions. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Follow the procedure outlined in the Program Manual pages 318-325. Christ uses the Reunion to increase a resident s awareness of being part of His body. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. It is a time of celebration of Christ s love, forgiveness, and renewal. Activities may include prayer, praise, fellowship, witness, AC teaching, and P & S grouping. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Encourage regular participants of P & S to invite those who have drifted away to attend the Reunion. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Prepare team members during teaming !! They should be prepared to serve not only as a participant in the P & S groups, but also as a mentor and a teacher. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Kairos is a ministry of affirmation. It is also a healing ministry, and a ministry of reconciliation !! The presence of the team becomes an integral part of this process. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. The residents need continuing affirmation from the outside world that he/she is forgiven, worthy, and loved. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. The residents need an ever present support group to remind them they are forgiven and loved. This is the small P & S group of residents; not residents & team !! Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. The residents need regular contact with the larger visible body of Christians in the institution. This keeps residents from being isolated; a paralyzed Christian Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. One team member may join each small P & S group. Team members play NO leadership role in the small groups. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Team members should do NOTHING in the group to encourage residents to build community with members of the team in preference to their fellow residents !!!! Being Present
The Wisdom of Kairos The Wisdom of Kairos Activities that make Activities that make the residents more the residents more dependent upon dependent upon volunteers are counter volunteers are counter- - productive to the productive to the purpose of Kairos. purpose of Kairos. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Avoid grouping with the same residents at every Reunion. Team members should have exposure to new relationships with ALL residents. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. BEING PRESENT-making it special !! Sitting in the group at the Reunion makes it special. Regular inclusion of Kairos volunteers in resident Prayer & Share groups should NOT occur !!!! Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. BEING PRESENT-being prepared!! Comprehensive training at team meetings is essential. Team members MUST be ready for interaction with the residents in the small group setting. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. The Reunion is NOT a time to come back together to relive the glorious experience of the 3 day Weekend. It is a time to assure each other You are Not Alone Being Present
The Wisdom of Kairos The Wisdom of Kairos Refreshments have Refreshments have sometimes become sometimes become meals , attracting meals , attracting persons with little or persons with little or no interest in the no interest in the Reunion. Reunion. Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Start with group singing Introductions Opening Prayer Scripture reading Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Devotional reading Music (one song) Small grouping Resident speaker witness Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Music (one song) Resident speaker witness Music (one song) Advisory Council teaching Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. Prayer Requests & Praise Reports Closing Prayer The Lord s Prayer Sing Surely the Presence Being Present
The Monthly Reunion.. The Chaplain should provide a copy of the Guidelines for Resident Witness Talks pages 325-326 to the selected witnesses PRIOR to the Reunion. Being Present
Inside Resident Council.. The Chaplain selects 3 or 4 leaders from the inside Kairos community, who are grouping regularly and also regularly attending worship service. Being Present
