In order for you to grasp the vision of Prisoners in Christ, it’s important that I share the story of how we began our journey. My first encounter with the Michigan Department of Corrections lasted from 1989-1993 as I served a 5-year sentence for Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property. In 1995, while on parole, I…

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How can community be restored when so many people have been impacted by the corrosive effects of crime and punishment?  When offense occurs, do we make a collective effort to bring healing to the victim?  Or, do we appease the impulse to dispatch retribution to the offender?  And, if so, after punishment is imposed, does…

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I have a friend who acts as though his sole purpose in life is to keep me rooted and grounded in reality. A reality that says “prisoners have absolutely no societal value.” Whenever I share ideas of ways society can be improved upon my friend is faithful to remind me that “they ain’t never gonna’…

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