Prison Fellowship Ministry is seeking volunteers in southwest Wisconsin.

The Jackson Correctional Institute in Black River Falls is a men’s medium security facility that is part of the Prison Fellowship Ministry, and is currently hosting a Bible Study each Monday Night. They generally have 30 to 40 inmates that attend the Bible study with 2 volunteers. They are currently seeking new volunteers that can serve after completing the training and the security orientation required. The commitment for this usually is 1 to 2 times a month for 1 hour each. The first 15 minutes of the hour is spent praising the Lord in song with the remainder spent reading the chapter for that day and discussing the content with questions and input from inmates and volunteers. A great need would be for someone with piano or guitar experience to add their talents to this time, up to now acapella has worked well too. 

Another opportunity for involvement is the Prison Fellowship Academy program, this is a more intensive level of commitment of 1.5 to 2 hours a week working with a team to help inmates break the cycle of crime and one day re-enter society to be productive members of the community. 

If you are interested in serving with Prison Fellowship Ministry, visit their website, or contact Mark Wingard at 715-284-2618 to learn more. Thank you !!!