How Does Davidson Prison Ministry Fulfill Our Mission?
Davidson Prison Ministry provides hope and healing to the offenders and staff at Davidson Correctional Facility. Real and lasting change must come from the inside out! As followers of Christ we believe that real change begins with a reconciled relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our chaplaincy services seek to be “salt and light” to a broken and hurting system. We are driven by the belief that every human is created in the image of God and therefore has intrinsic dignity and potential. By supporting this ministry, you demonstrate your desire to help offenders make a permanent change in their lives which has the potential of profoundly impacting the lives of children, families, and communities. The positive impact on society when one prisoner's life is transformed is immeasurable.
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, “Chaplaincy in North Carolina prisons dates to the 1880s. Annually, countless numbers of worship services, scripture studies, seminars, counseling sessions, segregation visits and special events are conducted by chaplains. The number of offenders, staff, families and volunteers touched by the combined ministries of these people of God who are called chaplains is immense.”
DPM currently employs one part-time Chaplain and a part-time Executive Director. The educational requirements of the Department of Public Safety for the position of Chaplain are great. Requiring, for example a Master of Divinity degree and specialized clinical studies. To attract the best and brightest talent we must offer a competitive compensation package. Not only are the educational requirements great but the environment inside the prisons is often harsh and poses a high risk to personal safety.
Now is the time to act, as our nation is crying out for social justice and police reform! The United States incarcerates more men and women than any other country. Considering 68% of post release offenders will return to prison in just 3 short years, it makes good sense for society to invest in creating opportunities for lasting change in the lives of these men and women; to help them learn to think and act in a new way, and to relate to others in a new way.
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, “Chaplaincy in North Carolina prisons dates to the 1880s. Annually, countless numbers of worship services, scripture studies, seminars, counseling sessions, segregation visits and special events are conducted by chaplains. The number of offenders, staff, families and volunteers touched by the combined ministries of these people of God who are called chaplains is immense.”
DPM currently employs one part-time Chaplain and a part-time Executive Director. The educational requirements of the Department of Public Safety for the position of Chaplain are great. Requiring, for example a Master of Divinity degree and specialized clinical studies. To attract the best and brightest talent we must offer a competitive compensation package. Not only are the educational requirements great but the environment inside the prisons is often harsh and poses a high risk to personal safety.
Now is the time to act, as our nation is crying out for social justice and police reform! The United States incarcerates more men and women than any other country. Considering 68% of post release offenders will return to prison in just 3 short years, it makes good sense for society to invest in creating opportunities for lasting change in the lives of these men and women; to help them learn to think and act in a new way, and to relate to others in a new way.