Prison Ministry
Bringing hope, healing, and the Gospel to those behind bars for over two decades
Our Prison Ministries
In this day and age, there are so many people searching for something. Something to fill the void that is in their heart that drugs, alcohol and life in general cannot fill. Catalyst Ministries believes the life changing message of Jesus Christ is the answer.
Many who become incarcerated are from a direct result of their searching. Their families abandon them; they stay trapped in their past and feel they have nothing to live for. Catalyst wants to turn their brokenness into hopefulness. We want to reach the lost inside these prison walls. We believe everyone needs God's mercy and grace.
Prison is a dark place, hopelessness can spread. But as we reach out to prisoners and show them the hope they can have by accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior they find joy, peace and a freedom from their chains of bondage. They realize they can start over; that God has not only forgiven them, but He has not forgotten them.
How You Can Serve
Join one of our volunteer teams and make an eternal impact
Volunteer Traveling Team
Our team has visited prisons at least once a month for the past 23 years.
- Praise and worship services
- Personal testimonies
- Biblical preaching
- Altar calls and prayer
- Weekly character and guitar classes
If you would like to become part of our team, please fill out the contact page. We would love to have you join us.
Volunteer Correspondence Team
For 23 years we've been sending Christmas and Birthday cards to close to 3,000 inmates.
- Birthday cards for inmates
- Christmas cards and encouragement
- Often the only card they receive
- Life-saving impact on those in crisis
- Reminder that they are not forgotten by us or God
If you would like to become part of our team, please fill out the contact page. We would love to have you join us.
Testimonies of Hope
Recent responses from those we serve
I am Isac. I have been in prison now for the last 29 years, and I humbly thank you for this holiday card. Time in prison, nor my life, has been easy, however, the words and effort behind the card you sent me, encouraged me, and shows me there are people who can through any storm still see a human to be a human. I again thank you, and will attempt to encourage others in their hardships as you've given me hope to me.
— Isac
Thank you so much for your Christmas card. I just wanted express my appreciation for your ministry that you remember an inmate like me every year when it was time for either my birthday or holiday season. I truly thank God that he used your ministry to remind me that I was not forgotten and to tell me that Jesus is alive and he is still in the business of touching people's hearts. You have been sending me cards every year for the past 12 years.
— K.U.
Impact Story: We received a letter from someone on "suicide watch" who planned on killing themselves but said when they received our Christmas card it made them change their mind. You know it is so much more than a small gesture.
Our Ministry in Action
See the impact of prison ministry through worship, teaching, and personal connection
Lives Transformed Through Prayer
Christmas Cards Bringing Hope
Birthday Cards to Remember
Join Our Prison Ministry Team
Over 23 years of faithful service. These men and women have become family to us. They bless us as much as we bless them.