Highlights:
- 2 men entered the Transition Program this quarter. We currently have 7 men in the program. 2 men coming next Qtr.
- 3 baptized at Lawtey. 1 baptized after release.
- Authentic Manhood continues at Marion – 15 attending.
- Behind and Beyond The Fence Podcast – 1 new episode
- Pando, Edovo Stats still increasing
Summary of Activities:
Pando, Edovo
- Over 3.7 million Views, over 55,000 Subscribers, 1 new Podcast completed, 80,000 Bible Courses completed.
Lawtey Correctional
- Mentoring and Small Group Bible Study on Thursday night; conducted with other men from the Middleburg congregation. Inmate attendance is 20-30 with 4 mentors participating. I am currently working with a group of about 15 men. We are studying Bible questions as they arise.
- Worship Service on Sunday afternoon conducted with members from Middleburg and other congregations. There is singing, praying, taking of the Lord’s Supper and Preaching/Teaching; I rotate preaching with other brothers; Christian inmates occasionally bring lessons and regularly participate in other parts of the service. We have around 20 – 50 in attendance.
- One on one Bible Study and Counseling every Wednesday and Friday. Typically, between 5-7 individual studies each week.
Liberty CI
- Tuesday morning class each taught in the Faith Based Dorm. About 15 men are attending. We are studying Authentic Manhood Winning at Work & Home.
- One on one Bible Study and Counseling every Tuesday afternoon with about 9 men.
- New Re-Entry Dorm class started. Full dorm attending. We have completed a Parenting Class and Conflict Resolution.
RMC West
- Bible study each Wednesday night – between 20 and 50 in attendance. I teach one class per month. Greg Whipple covers the other nights.
Spiritual Advisor Visits at Polk, Suwannee, RMC Main, etc.
- “Spiritual Advisor” Visits with members of the church and other men I have worked with at other institutions that are interested in the transition program or need encouragement.
Transition House
- 7 men are currently living at the transition houses.
- Sunday afternoon counseling with men in the program.
- Monday night Bible class at transition house currently being taught by me. We are currently studying various topics.
Funding See above. Thank you to everyone who continue to give and support our efforts to teach Christ in the prisons and to mentor brothers after release. Thank you for all your monetary gifts and donations of goods.
