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SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
1. Seminars
(Titus 2:1)
Introduction to EE Prison
Ministries(Titus 2:2; 6-8; 3:1-2)
Inmate
These Program Volunteers (PV) minister by
presenting seminars that are geared toward introducing the inmate to EE
Prison Ministry and the various services afforded.
PV's are responsible for indoctrinating the
inmates; educating them on standards and prerequisites for ministry
participation. (Hebrews 10:25a; 12:1-3; 13:17)
These PV's also present discipleship studies
that provide spiritual guidance and direction for those participating
inmates who are due for release within 90 days.
Some church placement will be provided when
possible.
Local
Church
This seminar is offered to motivate the local
church in their involvement of prison ministry. It is designed and tailored
to give confidence in starting an EE training prison ministry as well as
information that will strengthen an existing prison ministry. Other topics
covered are:
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The secret to power in prison ministry
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Teaching evangelism to non-readers plus other
training tidbits
2.
Evangelism Explosion Faith Based Study (Matthew 28:18-20) (2 Tim.
2:2)
Founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy, this program
is designed to take students deeply into the New Testament pattern of
evangelism.
This ministry provides 13 units in 16 weeks
of structured evangelism study consisting of live and video lectures, audio
tape helps, demonstrations, practice periods, worship, prayer sessions, and
on-the-job training.
The EE student is discipled in the assurance of
their eternal salvation and equipped to effectively communicate what the
Bible teaches about eternal life. The student is also taught how to respond
to objections and tough Bible questions.
For more information on this study see
“What it is, and , How it works.”
3.
Discipleship Studies (2 Timothy 2:15) (Psalm 119:11)
(Ephesians 6:10-12)
Plant a Seed Series
Partners in
Discipleship
Partners in
Nurture
These PV's minister by providing assistance with Bible study literature
that is geared toward developing the inmate’s relationship with
Christ; with an emphasis on increasing the inmate’s knowledge and understanding
of God's Word.
This ministry involves active participation
in a correspondence Bible study, one on one with an inmate. The ministering
PV will be expected to disciple the inmate through a series of Bible study
lessons. The inmate will submit each completed booklet to the ministering
PV. The ministering PV will critique each lesson and respond to any of the
inmate’s questions and concerns.
4.
Pulpit Ministry (Ephesians
4:1-3)
This ministry takes place on the prison
compound inside of the Chapel. These PV's will be responsible for leading
the worship service. Each PV will minister in at least one of the following
ways.
Music/Drama (Psalm 150)
Testimony (Rev. 12:11)
Preaching of the Word
(Romans 10:14c;
One on One Sharing
(Proverbs 15:22) (Gal. 6:2)(Philemon
6)
Appearance(Matthew 5:16)
5.
Concerts/special activities (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Inmate
This ministry takes place on
the prison compound outside of the Chapel. This is a special concert
service which is geared toward reaching those in prison who are un-churched
and refuse to come into the Chapel. The same services as in the pulpit
ministry are provided here.
Local Church
The EE Prison Ministry Director will offer
music ministry to the local church. This ministry is geared toward
presenting Christian music and giving the church testimony of the progress
of the current ministry in the prison system. Director periodically will be
joined by various volunteers.
Life
Management
This program is targeted for the inmate with
6-12 months remaining on their sentence. The class will include cultural
upbringing, comparability, and commonality and how to relate to society.
There will be role modeling and demonstration of good personal
interrelationships which will be accomplished through a trained volunteer
who will serve as mentor for the inmates. As mentor, the volunteer will give
the inmate a role model with which to identify and provide spiritual
guidance in areas where the inmate lacks understanding. As facilitator, the
volunteer will provide instruction and guidance in utilizing the tools
available to equip the inmate with the skills that will help them cope with
life upon their release from prison.
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