Prison Outreach

"I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:36 (NLT)

VCLi is concerned about the men and women in the prison system. Through our partnership with Prison Fellowship, we have gone into prisons and held weekend SALT seminars over the past eight years. We have donated materials and trained volunteers to teach and minister. Through this outreach, thousands of inmates have come to Christ and many more are growing in their walk with the Lord. Click here to see a PDF endorsement from Bill Anderson, Director, Arizona Area, Prison Fellowship Ministries.

Ongoing prison ministry from 2001 to 2008:

396 SALT seminars in the prisons across the country.

15,142 prisoners attended SALT seminars.

2,125 salvations.

1,023 rededications.

41 prisoners baptized.

98 volunteers trained to instruct SALT in the prisons.

314 bible studies with 4,862 attendes in U.S.

40 bible studies in Mexico with 2200 participants.

over 26,000 discipleship workbooks provided to prisoners.

If you have questions regarding prison ministry or would like to be trained to lead a prison SALT seminar, contact Sandra Tarlen 623-518-9851 ext. 138 or starlen@vcli.org.

Testimonies

VCLi has been involved in prison ministry, in relationship with Prison Fellowship, since 2001. We have conducted SALT seminars, donated materials and trained volunteers to teach and minister. Through this outreach, thousands of inmates have come to Christ and many more are growing in their walk with the Lord.

"The SALT lessons have deepened my commitment to follow Jesus' example of what being “Christ-like” actually means. I can use all of the topics and information to better my relationships and live a victorious life in Jesus, knowing that I am truly God’s child. It’s a worthwhile investment of time, effort and participation to attend this seminar. I would encourage others to avail themselves of the opportunity to attend. The instruction, knowledge and the scriptures are clear, concise, applicable and can be effectively implemented and integrated into everyones lives for their enrichment, edification and spiritual inspiration."
Thank you & God bless you,
Mike J

"I have forgiven my mother for abandoning me when I was young. Thank you, Lord, for this ministry!"
Chris

"I have been in Christ many years and have been blessed with much fine teaching and great mentors during that time, but this SALT training stands out as more excellent than others. The flow of the basic but profound teaching and diagrams in the hear, apply, and share format has not only given me new light and tools for my Walk, It made it easy to draw from the inmates real “stuff” – real relationship with God and them."
Prison Ministry Volunteer

"I have been serving Christ whole heartedly for four years, or so I thought. This seminar has shown me that my growth was not what I thought it was. I was still sitting on the throne in many areas of my life and have sincerely made a commitment to kick Rodney off and give Jesus His rightful place in my life."
Rodney