Mission

Our mission is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prisoners through athletics and to provide them with opportunities for spiritual growth.

The federal, state, and local institutions that seek to bring about rehabilitation to inmates have not been successful. Why? Because before a person can be truly rehabilitated, he or she must first be regenerated and experience a new life that can only come through faith in Jesus Christ.

Today, America faces a national prison crisis. Although 95% of all inmates will someday be released, 75% of them will be re-arrested within four years of their release. However, the recidivism rate for Christian inmates who are discipled and mentored post-release is just 15%.

Statistics show that 80% of all prisoners will not attend a traditional religious program such as a chapel service of Bible study, but they will gladly attend a sporting event at which the Gospel is shared.

We compete against inmate teams in softball, basketball, soccer and women’s volleyball, then present the Gospel to them right on the playing field.

Vision

The vision of The Saints Prison Ministry is to establish a growing network of regional branches dedicated to evangelism, discipleship, aftercare and juvenile arrest prevention.