Metanoia Prison Ministries exists to Proclaim Christ, Disciple the Prisoner, and to Equip the Church for the work of biblically faithful prison ministry.
Our Purpose
Metanoia Prison Ministries exists to make disciples of the nations in prison. We call prisoners to a life of true freedom that is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Since following Christ includes baptism and church membership, we also seek to connect believing prisoners with the visible church of Christ.
Our Ministry Areas
We seek to fulfill our purpose by proclaiming Christ, discipling prisoners, and equipping the church for the work of ministering to prisoners and their families through our Mentoring, Discipling, and Reintegration Ministries.
Read testimonies from those who have participated in Metanoia’s programs.
“I knew [my mentor] loved me, I never doubted if she would be there…”
“He was then transferred to Walker State Prison where he receive a mentor from Metanoia Prison Ministries…”
“My life was headed for destruction, but God had another plan…”
Metanoia’s History
1996
Metanoia is founded as a reintegration home
1998
Metanoia grows exponentially and there is a waiting list to come to the home
2000
Metanoia is forced to close due to a number of circumstances
2005
Metanoia was restored and began focusing on discipleship during incarceration
2009
Mark Casson became Director of Metanoia and Metanoia begins ministry partnership with MNA
2010
Metanoia began partnership with Ligonier Ministries to increase resources for inmates
2012
Metanoia began the mentoring program at Walker State Prison
2016
The first Regional Director is hired and the Ministry begins to grow
2024
Lowell Ivey becomes the new Executive Director of Metanoia and Metanoia completes transition to being a ministry of the visible church through MNA