THE PRISON MINISTRY

Matthew 25:36    "........I was in prison, and ye came unto me."

The Prison Ministry is one of the Outreach Ministries of Hyles Baptist Church. This is a soul-winning mission to reach the incarcerated with the Good News of the Gospel. It is our endeavor and prayer that these prisoners who hear and believe in Jesus Christ will practice their new-found faith and live changed lives when they are released back into society.

The following are some characteristics about the average inmate to whom we minister:

FACTS 

• He is usually under 30 years of age.

• He comes from a broken home with no discipline or love.

• He has very little education. (an average of nine years of school) 

• He considers himself a loser.

• He is unable to hold a job.

• He is lonely.

• He has no close personal relationships.

• He seeks his own kind.

• He soon loses his feeling of self-worth.

• He feels he is a victim of injustice.

• He wants out NOW!

CONCERNING RELIGION:

• He may feel that God has let him down.

• If he is a believer, he has no assurance.

• He does not believe God hears or answers his prayers. 

• He may feel that religion is for others.

• He does not understand the Gospel.

• He does not believe that he is worthy of salvation.