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Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become
new. If the Son shall make you free,
you shall be free indeed.
... .Dr. John Johnson. Email: freedomprisonministries@yahoo.com Phone: 800-494-7497 Freedom Prison Ministries P.O. Box 1643 Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501 |
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Dr. John Johnson, Jr. is the National
Director of Freedom Prison Ministries. In addition to being an ordained minister
with Concepts of Freedom Ministries, Inc., he is currently in his nineteenth
year of work as a criminal investigator and is a veteran employee of the Wisconsin
State Public Defender. He holds degrees in liberal arts, police sciences,
Christian counseling, and ministry. He was inducted into the Wisconsin
State Public Defender’s “Rubin Society” in recognition of his work with the
incarcerated.
He has advanced professional certification from the National Defender Investigator Association, and has completed many specialized schools, including the police academy. In addition to having investigated many of Wisconsin’s highest profile criminal cases, Dr. Johnson has preached the gospel to hundreds of prison inmates. He is a certified chaplain and has a busy speaking and musical schedule in various prisons, churches, and conferences. He is excited about the growth of Freedom Prison Ministries and is available for speaking engagements. Simply contact him at the website email address. A
Letter from the
Freedom Prison Ministries Administrator
The Gospel of Matthew gives the reader this glimpse of Jesus’ love for people: “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” In cooperation with Concepts of Freedom Ministries, Inc., and Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Inc., Freedom Prison Ministries is doing her part to labor in the Lord’s harvest. Through revivals and special evangelistic services in the United States and abroad, affiliates of Freedom Prison Ministries are reaching thousands of inmates with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are some tough cases, yes, and not all inmates will hear or receive the Gospel. That is to be expected. However we are seeing the lives of hundreds of men changed by encountering Jesus Christ. As a student of the criminal justice system, as well as a minister of the Gospel, I am convinced that only an encounter with Jesus Christ can truly offer abundant life in the here and now, and eternal life to come. Freedom Prison Ministries shares the love of Jesus Christ with correctional staff, incarcerated men, women, and children. We are going behind the prison walls to proudly proclaim that it is possible to give and receive forgiveness and to experience God’s love through Christ’s atoning death at the cross. It is available to all (no matter what their background) who are willing to change course and trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. And we are mentoring, teaching, and equipping the body of Christ that resides behind prison walls. But our vision for a tremendous harvest is greater than our current capacity to invest the time and labor. There is much more to be done. We realize that the harvest is plentiful, and the laborers are few. We intend keep working for the Lord. One of the developments this past year has been the establishment of a wonderful chaplaincy program, which is being offered through Freedom Bible College and Seminary. Available as either a professional certification or as a bachelor of ministry degree, the program includes ecclesiastical endorsement and will enhance the ministry credentials of anyone wishing to credibly answer the call to Christian chaplaincy. Not only are we praying that the Lord will send forth laborers, but that He will permit us to help train them for their important work. Some tremendous opportunities exist throughout
the United States and abroad to become involved in prison, jail and correctional
ministries. Please feel free to contact us if you care to partner with us
in establishing a Freedom Prison Ministries chapter in your state or country,
to gain credible chaplaincy training, or ministerial credentials. Joining
is easy and offers many benefits. You can learn more at our website, or simply
feel free to drop me a line. Freedom Bible College and Seminary also boasts
hundreds of exciting courses (and multiple degree programs) that will enhance
any prison or counseling ministries. FBCS also holds a wonderful annual graduation
and ministerial retreat conference, which includes workshops taught by highly
esteemed professionals, includes an ordination and licensure ceremony, plus
more. The field of prison ministry, and—in particular, Christian chaplaincy,
is one of the most exciting areas of ministry that you could ever get involved
in. Freedom Prison Ministries is a subsidiary ministry
of Concepts of Freedom Ministries, a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit ministry incorporated
in the state of Oklahoma in 1994. I wish you the best! |
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Enroll Now!
Certified Christian Chaplaincy
Certificate Program Degree Program Men and women of all means and
circumstances are treasures unto the Lord! There is a place where you can
find these great treasures ready for the claiming. That place is our jails
and prisons. With a Certified Christian Chaplaincy certificate from
Freedom Bible College and Seminary, you can enter the residences of these
people. Their residencies are not like yours and ours, they are surrounded
by razor wire, electrified fences, and armed guard towers, but inside dwell
potentially power house soldiers for Christ.
The Certified Christian Chaplaincy program also prepares you for hospital and resthome chaplaincy. You can extend your pastoral care department by providing qualified people to enter this much needed area of ministry. FBCS will be offering this program by distance learning. |
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Why Should You Become a part of
Freedom Prison Ministries? Because... 1. Freedom Prison Ministries was developed to address the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women and children, to their families and to those who work in the prison environment. Click here to read some real testimonies of success. 2. Freedom Prison Ministries shares the love of Jesus Christ. 3. Freedom Prison Ministries equips, educates and encourages the body of Christ that resides behind prison walls, in state and federal prisons, juvenile detention facilities and county jails. 4. Freedom Prison Ministries is a viable ministry, therefore, you can be sure you have planted in good ground. Ground that will bring back a bountiful harvest. 5. Freedom Prison Ministries is well-founded. Concepts of Freedom Ministries, the parent organization of Freedom Prison Ministries, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit ministry legally incorporated in the state of Oklahoma in 1994. 6. Your donations are tax deductible. Application for Prison Ministry Membership Nigerian Prison Ministry Team 
Prison
ministry team with some inmates
The team with prison officials
The team moving to the prison gates
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Here for a picture of Baraga Maximum
Correctional Facility (AMF)and the controller of prisons with a relief box
Click Here for a picture of Ojibway Correctional Facility (OCF) (These pictures will appear on MS Word
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testimonies will be posted later. Please check back“Freedom Prison Ministry is truly a blessing to me. Dr. Johnson takes a personal approach to ministering and brings true Christian love with each visit. Through positive Christian interaction, I am growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and—when I leave the service I feel spiritually recharged and encouraged to face tomorrow. I look forward to the fellowship and the study of God’s word each week.” Tim Contact the Department
of Corrections in your State
This information, provided as a courtesy of Freedom Prison Ministries, will give you contact information for the prisons and correctional facilities located in your area. You will need to contact your local sheriff’s department or chamber of commerce for information on locations of jails in your area. The requirements for volunteering to minister in a prison, correctional facility or jail varies from state to state and is subject to the unique administrative rules of each institution. Some institutions permit only licensed or ordained clergy to conduct chapel services or minister to inmates, whereas others permit qualified laity. Typically, all institutions require prior approval, completion of an application packet and submission to a background investigation. Volunteers are also generally required to attend an orientation session or review relevant policies applicable to ministry work. Please feel free to contact Freedom Prison Ministries if we can be of assistance, or if you would like to start a prison or jail ministry in your area under the Freedom Prison Ministries name. Alabama Department of Corrections |
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Links of interest
Freedom Bible College and SeminaryEarn any Christian degree at home in a fraction of normal cost and time Freedom Bible College & Seminary Branch System Have your own accredited, degree granting college in your church or ministry Joel Philip Church Ministries World-Wide Crusades Freedom Christian Ministries Association A fellowship of churches and ministries |