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You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.”Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”“Don’t you say, ‘There are still four more months, and then comes the harvest’? Listen to what I’m telling you: Open your eyes and look at the fields, because they are ready for harvest. The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap what you didn’t labor for; others have labored, and you have benefited from their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields, that they are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who reaps may rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have come into their labor.”Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already. He who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows, and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you haven’t labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”
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- What it is
- A hand-checked list of ways to get involved, with your time, your skills, or your support. Each listing links to the organization’s own site, shows the date it was last checked, and is marked Verified or Provisional.
- What it’s not
- Not a charity and not a church. Every link goes to the organization’s own site. A listing is not an endorsement of everything an organization holds.
- How to use it
- Filter by area, place, and commitment. Open a listing to see the cost, who runs it, and the way in, then act on the organization’s own page. Flag anything that looks wrong.
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Pathway to Freedom
Pathway to Freedom
Christ-centered 18-month pre-release prison program with post-release mentoring. Supported by Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Polk County Jail Ministries
Polk County Jail Ministries
Christian ministry to people held at the Polk County Jail and to jail staff. Supported by Westchester Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Prison Ministry
Prison Ministry
Church-run ministry offering Bible teaching and support to incarcerated people. Supported by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Prison Ministry
Prison Ministry
Volunteers lead worship services and Bible studies and offer biblical counseling in local jails and prisons. Supported by Calvary Chapel Bangor.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Orrington, Maine, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Providence Home
Providence Home
Transitional housing for men leaving addiction, incarceration, or homelessness. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Columbia.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Ramen Noodle Ministry
Ramen Noodle Ministry
Ministry listed by Calvary Chapel Minot that provides snacks to inmates at the Ward County Detention Center. Supported by Calvary Chapel Minot.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Minot, North Dakota, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry
Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry
Chaplain-led, volunteer-supported ministry in Michigan county jails. Supported by Riverview Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Rescued Not Arrested
Rescued Not Arrested
Volunteer-run prison ministry: Bibles, jail services and re-entry mentoring. Supported by Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Rez.Church Prison Ministry
Rez.Church Prison Ministry
Church-run Bible studies and mentoring in Larimer County Jail and after release. Supported by Rez.Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Loveland, Colorado, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Serving Time Jail Ministry
Serving Time Jail Ministry
Volunteer-led Bible studies and re-entry resources in Augusta-area detention centers. Supported by Warren Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Augusta, Georgia, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Support for Prison Ministries (Lancaster County Prison)
Support for Prison Ministries (Lancaster County Prison)
Chaplaincy, Bible study and mentoring for people in Lancaster County Prison. Supported by Worship Center.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
TLC Jail Ministry
TLC Jail Ministry
Weekly Bible studies and prayer with inmates in county jails. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Transform Ministries
Transform Ministries
Christian mentoring, prison ministry, and youth prevention programs. Supported by Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Trinity Jail Ministry
Trinity Jail Ministry
Men from the church visit Minot inmates weekly for Bible study and counsel. Supported by Trinity Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Minot, North Dakota, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
True Freedom Ministries
True Freedom Ministries
Prison ministry, addiction recovery groups, and Saturday meals for the homeless. Supported by Cuyahoga Valley Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
True North Outreach (Prison Team and City Serve Team)
True North Outreach (Prison Team and City Serve Team)
Church-run Prison Team and City Serve Team for local volunteer service. Supported by True North Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Unlocked
Unlocked
Chaplaincy and mentoring for incarcerated youth in Seattle-area detention centers. Supported by BelPres Church (Bellevue Presbyterian).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Urban Alliance
Urban Alliance
Christian nonprofit linking Hartford-area churches for food, health, and reentry help. Supported by Wintonbury Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Wisconsin Inmate Education Association
Wisconsin Inmate Education Association
Biblical studies degree program for men incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons. Supported by Elmbrook Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Women’s Prison Ministry
Women’s Prison Ministry
Weekly Bible study and monthly service at Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center. Supported by Eastbrook Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Beltrami County Jail Chaplaincy (Worldwide Ministries)
Beltrami County Jail Chaplaincy (Worldwide Ministries)
Beltrami County jail chaplaincy through Bemidji-based Worldwide Ministries. Supported by Calvary Chapel Bemidji.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Butterfly Freedom House
Butterfly Freedom House
Bible study and reentry support for formerly incarcerated women in Ames. Supported by Christ Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Ames, Iowa, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Calvary Chapel Farmington Jail Ministry
Calvary Chapel Farmington Jail Ministry
Church-run ministry team serving at the local jail. Supported by Calvary Chapel Farmington.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Farmington, New Mexico, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Exodus Ministries
Exodus Ministries
Prison reentry. Surfaced through Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Faith Temple Jail and Prison Ministry
Faith Temple Jail and Prison Ministry
Church-run visits to people in jails, prisons and nursing homes. Supported by Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Gracious Promise
Gracious Promise
Christ-centered support for people affected by county jail incarceration. Supported by Heartland Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kansas City, Kansas, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Jail Ministry
Jail Ministry
Church ministry serving people affected by crime and incarceration. Supported by Watersprings Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Jobs Partnership Peoria
Jobs Partnership Peoria
Faith-based job readiness training and re-entry support in the Peoria area. Supported by Grace Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Kairos Prison Ministry of Connecticut
Kairos Prison Ministry of Connecticut
Christian prison ministry running retreats and support in Connecticut facilities. Supported by Covenant Church of Easton.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Kairos Prison Ministry of Indiana
Kairos Prison Ministry of Indiana
Volunteer-led Christian programs for people in prison and their families. Supported by Grace Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Mentor a prisoner by letter
Crossroads Prison Ministries
Volunteer mentors read a prisoner's completed Bible study lesson, write back with comments and encouragement, and send the next one — all routed through the ministry's address under a pen name. Materials and training are supplied, and mentors work from home anywhere in the world.
- Time
- Weekly rhythm
- Where
- Online
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified September 8, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
New Day REC
New Day REC
Columbus-based ministry holding three-day Christian retreats in Indiana jails. Supported by Community Church of Columbus.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Columbus, Indiana, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Prison Ministry
Prison Ministry
Bible study and worship services held in Oahu correctional facilities. Supported by First Assembly of God.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Rescued Ministry
Rescued Ministry
Support with jobs, housing and family reintegration for people leaving incarceration. Supported by Cherry Hills Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry
Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry
Jail and juvenile-detention ministry with re-entry support in Winnebago County. Supported by First Free Rockford.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Second Baptist Jail Ministry
Second Baptist Jail Ministry
Church-run ministry visiting people held in jail. Supported by Second Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Oxford, Mississippi, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
Serve a Kairos weekend inside
Kairos Prison Ministry International
Trained volunteer teams run a structured four-day retreat inside a prison for a group of residents and then come back monthly for reunions. Kairos Outside runs the same format for women whose family members are incarcerated, and Kairos Torch works with younger offenders.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified September 8, 2026
- Prison & re-entryProvisional
TapOut Prison Ministry
TapOut Prison Ministry
Church-run prison outreach ministry serving incarcerated people. Supported by Calvary Chapel Minot.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Minot, North Dakota, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
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