Prison Ministry

Wisconsin:

The Lighthouse

Tecate Mission International has expanded it’s ministry into Wisconsin correctional institutions, by using TEE Bible study materials, targeting Latinos who are incarcerated.  There are weekly Bible studies in Spanish at Dodge Correctional Institution, the processing center for the state of Wisconsin. In the fall of that year, they also added similar classes at the maximum security men’s facility of Waupun Correctional, as well as at the maximum security women’s facility of Taycheedah Correctional.

Because all Wisconsin prisoners come first to Dodge Correctional for assessment and evaluation, before being sent to other institutions to serve their sentences, there is a unique opportunity to present the Gospel. The Word of God has been shared with over 300 inmates in the last year alone. Many have the challenges of coming from difficult backgrounds, and of being incarcerated before. Nearly 100 have trusted Christ, and are in the process of learning how to live the Christian life! In the spring of 2005, one-on-one discipleship times and pastoral visits were begun, with the goal of discipling inmates who are serious about growing in Christ.

This ministry is in need of mature Christians to help disciple Latino inmates, both Spanish and English speakers. There are open doors to extend the ministry to other prisons. Is God calling YOU to have a part in this fulfilling ministry?

San Diego Area:

Breaking Chains Ministries

Targets prisoners in many US prisons through Bible Correspondence courses. The inmates can study the Word of God and receive a certificate of completion which many see as a great sense of achievement.

R. J. Donavan State Prison
TMI staff member, Pablo Rodriguez is the worship leader. Through great favor from the Lord and the administrative staff he is able to hold practices on Wednesdays for a worship team of 12 inmates. This team then leads worship on Sundays for all three protestant services.