OUTREACH: KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
Kairos Prison Ministry International is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women volunteers bring Christ's love and forgiveness to over 27,000 prisoners and their families every year. The Kairos programs take the participants on a journey that demonstrates the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Kairos Prison Ministry operates in prisons in 37 U.S. states as well as nine countries: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, Peru, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Sadly, there are also over 100 prisons worldwide which want the Kairos program, but there aren't enough volunteers or resources to accommodate them at this time.
Sandia Fellowship is heavily involved with Kairos Prison Ministry in New Mexico, participating in "Kairos Inside Weekend" events. This is a 72-hour Christian discipleship event that involves developing long-term relationships, teaching, discussion about the teaching, worship and a lot of laughter over cookies and great meals. Best of all, it is an opportunity for these residents to experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus that is often very powerful and lasting. in 2024, the Women's "Kairos Inside Weekend" was held August 15-18 at the Women's Correctional Facility in Grants, NM, and the Men's Kairos "Inside Weekend" was held October 17-20, 2024 at the Guadalupe County Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. Each year we are in need of volunteers to serve on the Inside and Outside Teams: from participating in the 72 hour prayer vigil, making placemats, baking cookies, and more.
Currently, we are in need of men and women to serve on the Inside and Outside Teams for the Kairos Walk #25 to be held May 1-4, 2025. This involves four or five Saturday meetings beginning in March to help us prepare for the weekend event. If you are interested and want more information, please click here and we will have one of our team members contact you.