Prison Ministry

Our Prison Ministry outreach is vital to mending broken relationships between prisoners and the outside community. Once we put a face on a prisoner, our perceptions become more of a relationship than a problem. Based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:36, ‘…I was in prison and you came to visit me…,’ members at Christ UMC commit themselves to being pen-pals, visiting, mentoring and loving prisoners in Middle Tennessee. Such a ministry can very well mean the difference between a freed prisoner returning to prison…or moving forward to become a positive part of our community.

 

Jerry Nail and fellow member Harry Boyko initiated the first Christ UMC prison ministry program in spring 2001 when they visited Riverbend Maximum Security Prison in Nashville and conducted a Disciple Bible Study class. Please take a few minutes to watch our video about this amazing ministry. If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry Nail.