Prison Congregations of America |
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CEOExec Dir Pastor Ed NesselhufCONTACT INFOTel.: (605)624-8330Mobile: (605)202-0020 Fax: (605)624-3123 Send email to this ministry World Wide Web Site: Link is not activated. P.O. Box 415 Vermillion 57069 South Dakota United States Our denomination/churchNon-denominationalThis ministry is listed in categories:1. Aftercare organizations2. Church prison ministries 3. Music, art ministries Status: Member Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Updated: 7 Jun 2007 |
Who We ArePrison Congregations of America is an organization dedicated to establishing mainline congregations in the prison systems of every state in the United States. The initial steps for PCA took place in 1984 when Pastor Ed Nesselhuf developed the first denominational prison congregation in Maryland. Pastor Ed has been the executive director for PCA since 1994. The PCA model has been used to begin congregations in Maryland, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Washington, Minnesota, and South Dakota.Our VisionThe PCA model provides an opportunity for Christian congregations outside the prisons to visit the imprisoned, as directed by Jesus in Matthew 25, and help create a bridge of emotional and spiritual support for the inmate congregation, allowing them to experience membership in a large community of faith. The model also gives ownership and responsibility to the imates, creating personal growth in leadership and cooperation.Types Of ActivityOrganize task force groups in each state to begin the creation of a PCA model prison congregation in the prison or prisons of their individual state. Support existing PCA congregations. Assist partnering congregations in their prison ministry development, including training in the PCA model, and training on the re-entry model and after-care. Supporting Christian art in the prisons b sponsoring an annual inmate art contest.LocationCurrent PCA congregations: Pierre, SD; Ft. Dodge, IA; Baltimore, Maryland; Sioux Falls, SD; Lincoln, Nebraska; Aurora, Colorado; Appleton, Minnesota; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Springfield, South Dakota; Shelton, Washington; West Des Moines, Iowa. PCA is currently at work developing prison congregation ministries in Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Florida.Our magazine (newsletter)PCA sends out a free newsletter quarterly. The newsletter is generally four to eight pages. The newsletter is sent to all PCA partners: individuals, congregations, and organizations. SubscribeAbout Our Prison MinistryPCA's special emphasis is on the use of the PCA model which creates not only prison congregations, but a partnership with congregations outside the prison which involves members of these mainline churches in visiting, volunteering, and providing transition companionship to inmates. This partnership also places responsibility upon the inmate congregations to worship, study, and become involved in mission projects like any congregation.Support InContinuing support for the work of Prison Congregations of America as it continues to create partnerships between churches outside and inside the state prison systems.Ministry EventsNo upcoming events listed at INPM Calendar of Events. |