The Principles of Prison Ministry

by Seay, Tommy, Jr.

• ISBN13: 9781591601180
• ISBN10: 1591601185
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Xulon Pr

Table of Contents

Introduction to Prison Ministry	9	(4)
Why a Prison Ministry?	13	(2)
What Is a Chaplain?	15	(2)
Volunteer Service Mission Statement	17	(2)
Application for Volunteer Service	19	(2)
Types of Volunteers	21	(2)
Volunteers Chain of Command	23	(2)
Reporting Incidents	25	(2)
Trafficking	27	(2)
Grooming Standards	29	(2)
Shakedowns	31	(2)
Lockdowns	33	(2)
Prison Religions	35	(4)
How to Set Up a Service	39	(4)
Who's in Charge?	43	(2)
Healing Lines	45	(2)
Prison Prophecies	47	(4)
Socializing With Inmate's Family	51	(4)
Emergency Procedures	55	(2)
Fire Evacuation Plan	57	(2)
Discussing Other Faiths/Beliefs	59	(2)
What Not to Bring In	61	(4)
Confidentiality	65	(2)
Special Victims Groups	67	(4)
Impact Groups	71	(2)
Anger Management Groups	73	(2)
Mental Illness	75	(2)
Level of Honesty	77	(2)
Redeeming the Time	79	(2)
Natural Life/Death	81	(2)
Holidays/Birthdays	83	(2)
The Incarcerated Elders	85	(2)
Sexual Secrets	87	(2)
Drugs and Money	89	(2)
Prison Ministers	91	(4)
CASE STUDIES
Honey Comb	95	(6)
Big Money Grip	101	(4)
Big Fifty	105	(4)
The Soldier	109	(4)
Low Down	113	(4)
Cool Daddy Mack	117	(4)
Will Kill	121	(4)
Living Lies	125	(2)
Cocaine	127	(4)
Conclusion	131	(2)
Bibliography	133