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The PCA model is built on the conviction that a partnership is formed between the
inmate congregation and the church in the larger community. This model places
responsibility, ownership, initiative, and trust in the members of the congregation to
carry on ministry within the institution.
Each week, visitors from neighboring support congregations worship and fellowship with
the inmate members, erasing barriers of prejudice and fear and building bridges of trust,
acceptance, and affirmation.
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The support congregations provide volunteers and on-going financial support for
congregational expenses and are potential "resettlement" stations for inmate
members when they are released and need a base of spiritual and emotional support.
The members of the support congregations who become involved in the prison congregation
are rewarded with a unique and rich worship experience and get to see first hand why Jesus
commanded his followers to "remember those who are in prison."
PCA is the catalyst that assists
denominations to develop congregations within state prison systems.
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