Church LYFE · Prison Ministry
LYFE Re-integration
Breaking the cycle of incarceration through faith, mentorship, and community — restoring dignity and purpose to those returning home.
Purpose
65%
Recidivism Rate in the US
600K
Release Every Year
2.3M
People Incarcerated
∞
Lives Changed by Faith
I was in prison and you came to visit me.— Matthew 25:36
Who We Are?
More Than a Ministry. A Second Chance.
LYFE Re-integration is a prison ministry rooted in the belief that no person is beyond the reach of redemption. We exist to walk alongside incarcerated individuals and returning citizens — meeting them where they are and guiding them toward a transformed life.
We go inside correctional facilities to share the Gospel, provide spiritual support, and build genuine relationships with those who have been forgotten by society. Our work doesn't end at the gate — we continue supporting individuals long after their release.
We believe that reintegration is not just about getting out — it's about having a community to return to, a purpose to live for, and a God who never stopped believing in you.
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners.
— Luke 4:18
Our Programs
What We Do
From inside the prison walls to the streets of home — our programs are designed to meet people at every stage of their journey.
In-Prison Bible Studies
We conduct regular Bible study sessions and worship services inside correctional facilities — providing spiritual nourishment, community, and hope to those who are incarcerated.
One-on-One Mentorship
Every returning citizen is paired with a trained mentor from our church community.
Re-entry Support
This requires us to be thankful for all God has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. The fact that God allowed you and I to see another day requires us to be thankful.
Family Restoration.
We provide counseling resources and support groups to help restore broken relationships and rebuild family bonds that are critical to successful reintegration.
The Reality
Why Reintegration Matters
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. But the crisis doesn't end when the sentence does — most people leave prison with little more than a bus ticket and $20, facing a society that has largely written them off.
Without a support system, returning citizens face overwhelming obstacles: no stable housing, no job prospects, fractured families, and a stigma that follows them everywhere. It's no wonder recidivism rates are staggering.But research shows that faith-based reintegration programs dramatically reduce reoffending.
When people find community, purpose, and accountability, everything changes. LYFE Re-integration exists to be that change.Jesus himself called us to visit those in prison. This is not optional for the Church — it is the very heart of the Gospel lived out in the hardest places.
When the Church shows up for the least of these — the forgotten, the incarcerated, the returning — it becomes the hands and feet of Christ in the most powerful way possible.
— LYFE Re-integration Ministry
Become a Mentor
Commit to walking alongside a returning citizen. You don't need to be an expert — you need to be present, consistent, and genuinely care about another person's transformation.
Contact Our Ministry
Whether you are currently incarcerated, recently released, a family member, or someone who wants to serve — we want to hear from you. No one is too far gone.