"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me."
Matthew 25:35-36 NLT
Every so often, the Lord will provide me with the opportunity to share my faith with those who live outside prison walls...
Matthew 25:35-36 NLT
Every so often, the Lord will provide me with the opportunity to share my faith with those who live outside prison walls...
And so it happened that a surprise invitation came my way from the Director of New Brothers Ministry, which seeks to reach out to incarcerated individuals and their families. New Brothers is located in the state of Massachusetts, USA.
Speaking with New Brothers Director Doug Gregan, he and I made an arrangement where I would call him via telephone and talk about prison life and faith. How I came to trust in the Lord, and how my life began to change for the better once I committed my life to Christ, and more.
I spoke on what it's like for those who are living in the harsh world of prison, to live our lives as Christ's disciples. How we have to deal with an indifferent and skeptical prison staff, along with varying levels of hostility from fellow inmates who may view becoming a Christian as being "weak."
I shared about our worship services and Bible studies which are held throughout the week. How the men are hungry for God's word, and how precious it is to have pastors and lay teachers from the outside come in and teach us from the Scriptures.
While even from our own ranks we have those who are teachers and elders, men who are well grounded in the faith, and can lead the flock as good examples of what a Christian should be. These are men who have shown themselves trustworthy of their respective callings and giftings. I'm certain they would be an asset to any church on the outside.
I believe the lengthy talk Minister Gregan and I had, would enlighten many on what prison ministry consists of. How even the Lord Jesus Himself advocated for reaching out to those who are locked up. Like when He said to the individuals whom He approved of, "I was in prison, and you visited me."
You can watch the video here.
D.B.
Speaking with New Brothers Director Doug Gregan, he and I made an arrangement where I would call him via telephone and talk about prison life and faith. How I came to trust in the Lord, and how my life began to change for the better once I committed my life to Christ, and more.
I spoke on what it's like for those who are living in the harsh world of prison, to live our lives as Christ's disciples. How we have to deal with an indifferent and skeptical prison staff, along with varying levels of hostility from fellow inmates who may view becoming a Christian as being "weak."
I shared about our worship services and Bible studies which are held throughout the week. How the men are hungry for God's word, and how precious it is to have pastors and lay teachers from the outside come in and teach us from the Scriptures.
While even from our own ranks we have those who are teachers and elders, men who are well grounded in the faith, and can lead the flock as good examples of what a Christian should be. These are men who have shown themselves trustworthy of their respective callings and giftings. I'm certain they would be an asset to any church on the outside.
I believe the lengthy talk Minister Gregan and I had, would enlighten many on what prison ministry consists of. How even the Lord Jesus Himself advocated for reaching out to those who are locked up. Like when He said to the individuals whom He approved of, "I was in prison, and you visited me."
You can watch the video here.
D.B.