SIX: Theology of Restoration Paper

Prison ministry programs such as Prison Fellowship, Crossroads, and 70 x 7 have had a significant impact on the rehabilitation process and the recidivism rates of those participating in the programs.  Society can struggle with interacting and assisting convicted felons and have often left them to fend for themselves which has resulted in many of them returning back to prison.  Some return as it is the only life they know and seek the comfort of the routine and support of prison life because they lack the support needed to face the changes they will have in the outside world.

• Explore the prison ministry programs at the following sites:
  • Prison Fellowship
  • 70x7 Life Recovery
  • Crossroads Prison Ministry
  • Local Prison Ministries in your area

• Write a 2.5 page paper covering the following points related to this topic:
  • Choose two ministries to compare:  one local and one with national presence.
  • Explain the mission of each ministry
  • Describe how their work with inmates is designed.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the ministries
  • Include an analysis of the concepts of “creation - fall - redemption” and how prison ministry fits this model of biblical worldview thinking in your paper (with appropriate Scripture support).
  • Describe how we as Christians can support these types of ministries, highlighting ethical considerations for this type of ministry.

Ensure that you use the Paper Writing rubric to guide your efforts and support your work with scholarly academic resources using APA format.