Hope and Healing Behind Bars

Bringing the Good News of God’s Love and Forgiveness to Those in Prison

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Impacting Lives

The Forgiven Ministry mission is nothing short of transforming lives! We are dedicated to meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the children of inmates, the inmates themselves, ex-inmates, and inmates’ families. By healing the wounds inflicted by crime and empowering these individuals, we are able to redirect their lives and restore them as productive citizens, parents, and family members. 

Lending a Helping Hand

At Forgiven Ministry, we believe that true transformation happens when we join hands and work together towards a common goal. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our ministry, supporting us every step of the way – from daily planning to on-hands outreach. It is their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment that empowers us to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. 

“Withhold not good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.” – Proverbs 3:27

One Day

With God

“…I was in prison, and you visited me.” 

                                       – Matthew 25:36                                      

The Forgiven Ministry Impact

2003

Forgiven Ministry ODWG Begins

 

9,110

ODWG Inmates Since 2004

14,437

ODWG Children Since 2004

 

38,921

Volunteers Since 2004

 

7,257

Caregivers Since 2004

 

Meet Jarrell

If Forgiven Ministry could have a child that would represent all of our One Day with God children, then this little boy could be that child.  It doesn’t take a lot to fill a child’s heart when they find the love and security of a parent, especially an inmate parent.  This precious child was loved and felt special by his father all day.  Could it be that Jarrell wanted to hold on to his balloon as long as he could knowing this day would be a special memory in his heart forever.

We Keep on Keeping on

We Keep on Keeping on

In the image, Scottie is reading a text from one of our caregivers who attended our camp this past weekend at Wake/Orange in Raleigh. It serves as another affirmation that we’re on the right track. When we love as Jesus loved and work toward reconciliation, God shows...

Connections Inside and Out

Connections Inside and Out

Pictured here is a snapshot from our Team Dinner in Kenedy, TX, after a fulfilling day spent with the men at the Connally Unit. It’s moments like these that highlight the incredible spirit of our volunteers—a group united by a common love for the incarcerated. A...

Sharing Our Message

Sharing Our Message

At Forgiven Ministry, we are so grateful for our dedicated volunteers who make our mission possible.

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Our Partners & Sponsors

  • Billy Graham Center Institute for Prison Ministries (IPM)
  • Central Church of God Prison Ministry
  • Conquerors International Strength Team
  • Christsong Ministries
  • Crossroad Prison Ministry
  • Daughters of Destiny
  • Dribble for Destiny
  • Faith Force
  • Free in Christ
  • Go Fish
  • Joe McDonald Ministry
  • Kevin Davis Ministry
  • On Wings Like A Dove
  • Rising Star Ministry
  • Rocco Morelli Ministries International
  • Sportsmen's Outreach

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

                                                                       Jeremiah 29:11