Certainly one of the largest numbers of inmates involved in step-study groups, the Richwood Correctional Center (RCC) has approximately 120 men participating in step-studies.  Of course the unique thing is that they are being led by 14 other inmates who completed the study last year.  All of the men reside in the faith-based dorms at RCC where conduct is exemplified by...

John and the CRI team also coordinate and help facilitate step-studies for 40 men at the Ouachita Correctional Center.  This happens to be their second go-around with step-studies and new participants as this ministry continues to grow.   Women at OCC aren’t far behind with their second step-study up and running as well.

Finally, the local CR is working on establishing a Re-entry facility that has been provided on White’s Ferry Road Church property in West Monroe and they’ve planned CR in the park event at Kiroli Park hosted by WFR to network and help expand the number of churches doing CR in the local community.

John and the Team are asking for your prayers and support to continue growing this ministry with more volunteers in more prison/jail facilities.  Any questions about what’s going on in Louisiana, please contact John at 318-372-5583 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ARCHIVED NEWS

CRI Leaders from GA, LA, MISS, SC and surrounding states were invited to attend a Angola Prison Rodeo on weekend of October 10-11, 2008 at Louisiana State Penitentiary in St. Francisville, LA.  Angola Prison, the nation’s largest “lifer” prison, has a Bible College, museum, gift shop, award-winning hospice program and a rodeo arena. 

The prison held a tour of the prison with 5,200 inmates and 18,000 acres, its Ranch House and Rodeo area, and the longest running rodeo in the country. There was also an inmates’ arts and crafts show, with 700 inmate vendors. This prison was once known as “America’s Bloodiest Prison’” has become the safest and most progressive prison in the nation. It was the setting for “Dead Man Walking,” “Monster’s Ball,” “The Farm,” on 20/20 and Oprah. Visit www.angolarodeo.com , or contact Gary Neal, GA State CRI Rep for more information.