• "Walking Seg" (one-on-one) witnessing to prisoners (men and women) locked down in Administrative Segregation (Ad-Seg)
   
• Less Than The Least Radio Program to reach inmates who are not allowed to attend Church services or have contact with the general population of the prisons. Our goal is to one day have radio coverage to all prisons in Texas. *Join Zeke and Grandma, Just click...
   
• Newsletters by and for offenders "Front Lines Chronicle"
   
• Church services and concerts in the prisons
   
• Bible teaching and counseling
   
• GRAD Program - Gang Renunciation and Disassociation
  Biweekly Bible studies & Mentoring.
   
• SVORI Program - Serious and Violent Offender Re-entry Initiative
  One on one ministry & mentoring after release.
   
• Prayer / Pen-Pal ministry -- Large scale
  This is a ministry for those who are unable or choose not to minister inside the prisons. The completed prayer request forms are taken up by volunteers who are ministering at the different units or they are received by mail. The PALs team volunteers pray for the inmates and their requests and write to them using the church's address. Training is provided and there is no cost whatsoever for the volunteer.
   
• Mentoring and Discipling
   
• After Care

"Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body."
                                                                                Hebrews 13:1-3

They say they are just convicts,
Always breaking the rules.
Why do you go see them,
You must be a fool.

They don't care about anything,
It's a waste of your time.
But God can save anybody,
When they are prayin' and cryin'.

They say they are just convicts,
You can see it in their face.
But most of us need a mirror,
This is all about God's Grace.

I just cant quite explain it,
He didn't die for the Saints.
Oh, praise the Lord Jesus,
He died for us that ain't.

They say they are just convicts,
But one day they will see.
A bunch of guys in "white,"
Up in Heaven so free.

This is all about the Lord Jesus,
He died for me and you.
They can get saved in prison,
So, what are you gonna do?

Zeke Young

Radio Ministry
The "Less Than The Least Radio Program" airs from Crockett, TX on KIVY 92.7 FM, also from Abilene, TX on KKHR-STAR 106 FM, and the Angola, LA prison radio station every Sunday.  This program combines Bible study, prayer support, humor, music, contests, guest speakers (including ex-offenders) and other forms of Christian entertainment.  This program covers 27 prisons and over the past year has grown in popularity far beyond out expectations.  We are anticipating expansion of this ministry into other strategic areas of the state next year.

"Walking Seg"
"Walking Seg" is one-on-one ministry to prisoners who are locked down in Administrative Segregation (Ad-Seg), having no contact with the general population of the prison or the world.  Join "The Bar Hoppers" team and allow God to use you to help these men in this valuable ministry. Current and future prison opportunities are listed below.

Where We Minister

Angola Prison - 5100 Inmates. Angola, Louisiana.
Concerts biannually.

Boyd Unit - 1300 Inmates. Teague, Texas.
Visited on quarterly basis with services / concerts.

Carol Vance Unit - 300 Inmates. Sugarland, Texas.
Minister with concerts and revivals under guidance of InnerChange Freedom Initiative on a bi-monthly basis.

Coffield Unit - 4100 Inmates. Tennessee Colony, Texas.
Two crusades and concerts quarterly.

Darrington Unit - 1900 Inmates. Rosharon, Texas.
Ad-Seg, concerts and services on a monthly basis.

Diboll Unit - 500 Inmates. Lovelady, Texas.
Visited on a quarterly basis. Saturday concerts with speakers, drama team, clowns, bands, and counselors.

Eastham Unit - 2500 Inmates. Huntsville, Texas.
"Walking Seg" weekly. Church services and concerts quarterly.

Ellis Unit - 2400 Inmates. Huntsville, Texas.
Concerts and services quarterly.

Estelle High Security Unit - 3300 Inmates. Huntsville, Texas.
"Walking Seg" weekly, in high security unit. SVORI Program 2 times/week. Church services and concerts quarterly.

Ferguson Unit - 2400 Inmates. Midway, Texas.
Bi-monthly church services. "Walking Seg" weekly.

Goree Unit - 1200 Inmates. Midway, Texas.
Church services and concerts quarterly.

Gulf Coast Trade Center - 150 Probationed Youth. New Waverly, Texas.
Concerts bimonthly.

Henley State Jail - 600 Women. Dayton, Texas.
Bible studies, church services, and concerts quarterly.

Michael Unit - 3200 Inmates. Tennessee, Texas.
Services and concerts quarterly.

Murray Unit - 1300 Women. Gatesville, Texas.
Services and concerts quarterly.

Plane State Jail - 2300 Women. Dayton, Texas.
Ad-Seg and sewing classes weekly, services and concerts monthly.

Ramsey I Unit - 1900 Inmates - Rosharon, Texas.
GRAD Program 2 times/week, services and concerts monthly.

Robertson Unit - 2900 Inmates. Abilene, Texas.
Crusade annually.

Terrell Unit - 1600 Inmates. Rosharon, Texas.
Concerts quarterly.

Wynne Unit - 2600 Inmates. Huntsville, Texas.
Bi-monthly "Walking Seg." Concerts quarterly.

Young Medical - 500 Inmates (90% Women). Texas City, Texas.
Crusades biannually.

Women's Prison Ministry - "Angels In Disguise"
The purpose of the Women's Prison Ministry is to walk in the SPIRIT, live in the fullness of God's plan, and bear fruit.

"Walking Seg"
One on one ministry to ladies who are locked down in cells by themselves.

Crafts / Sewing Classes Plane State Jail - Dayton, TX (every Wednesday)
Minister to women Inmates to build their self esteem by teaching them to crochet and to sew on sewing machines. They make dolls and stuffed toys for "Toys for Tots" and the CPS Program.
"Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may give to him that needeth."  Ephesians 4:28

Teach Bible Studies (Weekly)
Under the direction of the prison Chaplain, teach Bible studies such as Boundaries, Parenting, Experiencing God, Precept, Purpose Driven Life, and others.
"The Lord hath anointed me to preach good things unto the meek, He hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."  Isiah 61:1

Family Visitors Center (Monthly on Saturdays)
Encourage & minister to family members, serve homemade cookies and drinks as you tell Bible stories to the children.
"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good work maketh it glad."  Proverbs 12:25

Church Services/Concerts/Crusades - Speaking, Music, Evangelism, Drama and Clowning
Bring a smile to the faces of women who have very little to smile about - even if it is for a short while.
"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him."  Psalms 123:5-6

Prayer Force - PALs (Prayers and Letters)
This is a ministry for those who are unable or choose not to minister inside the prisons. The completed prayer request forms are taken up by volunteers who are ministering at the different units or they are received by mail. The PALs team volunteers pray for the inmates and their requests and write to them using the church's address. Training is provided and there is no cost whatsoever for the volunteer.
"Look not every man on his own things but every man also on the things of others."  Phillipians 2:4

Future Opportunities
Build Christian fellowship and nurturing relationships with women who are incarcerated (In-care Mentoring) or after release from prison (After-care Mentoring) through Prison Fellowship and De Vine Healing Ministry.
"Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one, they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble."  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Support Ministry - Help Us Help Them (See Contact Page)
"And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"   Romans 10:15