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It
provides a means for American Christians to "visit the
imprisoned"
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Every week 5 to 15 persons from a neighboring congregation
come to worship and fellowship with the inmate members
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It attracts new recruits to Prison
ministry
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A congregation attracts hundreds of visitors per year. For 95+% this is their first
experience in prison ministry
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A bridge of emotional and spiritual
support is developed with the outside church
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It gives ownership to the inmates,
creating growth in responsibility, leadership development, and cooperation
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It provides interpretation of some
of the complex criminal justice issues to the members of the sponsoring denomination
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It provides an additional choice of
worship style and theology, and opportunity for involvement to the Prison's religious
program
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It has stability and longevity
typical of any congregation
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