WILKES PRISON MINISTRY
HISTORY OF WILKES PRISON MINISTRY
The Wilkes Prison Ministry was established in 1993 to provide spiritual and religious support to the inmates with
careful separation of state and religious issues. An initial goal was to provide a religious service center and after eight years of hard work, a double-wide trailer was dedicated on September 11, 2001.
The first Prison Chaplain was Reverend Ken Hix, who retired in 2003. He was followed by Reverend John Setzer
and then Reverend Eddie Anderson. Both men died prematurely. However, despite the obstacles, the Ministry has
prospered, thanks to a very active and involved Board of Directors and the enthusiasm and dedication of the current
Chaplain, Larry Ford. The ministry looks forward to expanding programs for the inmates. An example of this expansion is the ReEntry program, which prepares inmates who are completing long sentences for their return to life outside prison.
Recently, the Wilkes Prison Ministry saw another vision brought to reality. The Wilkes Prison Ministry Transition House
was opened in January of 2009 to provide residence for released inmates who met the criteria to live in the House.
The inmates and staff members plus their families and loved ones constitute the equivalent of a large church family.
The Chaplain says that he prayerfully requests assistance in funding and support by way of volunteers and monetary
donations. Wilkes Prison Ministry is a (501)(c)(3) charitable organization and is an agency of the Wilkes United Way.
Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Those persons desiring further information about how to be involved in this worthwhile and rewarding ministry may
phone Chaplain Ford at 336-667-4533 (extension 127) Members of the Board of Directors will be happy to speak at churches and civic organizations. Please contact Chaplain Ford for more information.
To donate click the link below.
https://faithlife.com/wpm-o/give
HISTORY OF WILKES PRISON MINISTRY
The Wilkes Prison Ministry was established in 1993 to provide spiritual and religious support to the inmates with
careful separation of state and religious issues. An initial goal was to provide a religious service center and after eight years of hard work, a double-wide trailer was dedicated on September 11, 2001.
The first Prison Chaplain was Reverend Ken Hix, who retired in 2003. He was followed by Reverend John Setzer
and then Reverend Eddie Anderson. Both men died prematurely. However, despite the obstacles, the Ministry has
prospered, thanks to a very active and involved Board of Directors and the enthusiasm and dedication of the current
Chaplain, Larry Ford. The ministry looks forward to expanding programs for the inmates. An example of this expansion is the ReEntry program, which prepares inmates who are completing long sentences for their return to life outside prison.
Recently, the Wilkes Prison Ministry saw another vision brought to reality. The Wilkes Prison Ministry Transition House
was opened in January of 2009 to provide residence for released inmates who met the criteria to live in the House.
The inmates and staff members plus their families and loved ones constitute the equivalent of a large church family.
The Chaplain says that he prayerfully requests assistance in funding and support by way of volunteers and monetary
donations. Wilkes Prison Ministry is a (501)(c)(3) charitable organization and is an agency of the Wilkes United Way.
Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Those persons desiring further information about how to be involved in this worthwhile and rewarding ministry may
phone Chaplain Ford at 336-667-4533 (extension 127) Members of the Board of Directors will be happy to speak at churches and civic organizations. Please contact Chaplain Ford for more information.
To donate click the link below.
https://faithlife.com/wpm-o/give