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Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment: An Interview with Justin Chung
When Justin was 17, he was tried as an adult for a gang-related shooting and was given 82 years to life. “I cried out to God and said, ‘This is not who I want to be. I repented, and God met me.’” After embracing the Gospel, a door opened for him to start taking classes through The Urban Ministry Institute.
From High School Dropout to Seminary Graduate: Derek’s Story
When Derek started attending Church-Based Seminary classes in prison, he was afraid. He struggled in school his whole life because of his learning disabilities, so he often kept quiet out of fear of giving the wrong answer.
“Going to Prison Saved My Life”: Joel’s Story
Joel was on a dark, destructive path but going to prison saved his life. Your generosity gave him the opportunity to attend seminary classes and find salvation through Christ.
Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism: Part Three
In her most recent article, “Justice Involved Individuals’ Perceptions of a Prison Theological Education Program,” she shares feedback about TUMI from those involved in the effectiveness study.
Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism: Part Two
In Part Two of a two-part series, “God Behind Bars,” Robin LaBarbera shares the ways that World Impact is addressing all eight factors contributing to recidivism through The Urban Ministry Institute.