Bible Mentorship – Michigan Volunteers

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Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry

Education: Community Exploration Economic Opportunity, Social Justice, Equity

1480 Buchanan Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Phone (616) 784 - 4620

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Our mission	Our mission is to provide Christ-centered hope and healing through biblically-based, chaplain led, volunteer jail ministries.

Opportunities	Bible Mentorship RTF has partnered with Crossroads Prison Ministries to provide mentoring opportunities. If you or someone you know would like to serve without having to go into jails or prisons, this is a perfect way. As a RTF volunteer using Crossroads, you will be connected to a community of like-minded Christians who make a difference. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays, Weekends ARM (Authentic Remote Ministry) The ARM Program connects volunteers on the outside with inmates on the inside through the use of email. Are you interested in writing letters to inmates? Visit our website to find out more information or sign up! Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Virtual, Indoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Banquet Volunteers Banquets are one of our biggest fundraising opportunities and it takes many helping hands to make them a success. We need table hosts, greeters, people to help with set up, and more. Each county has different opportunities to serve, but we would love to have you on our team! Occasional 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Event support None, On-site Evenings, Weekends Church Advocate Our hope is that when someone leaves jail they would be welcomed with open arms into the local church to help nurture their new life in Christ. We need advocates in the local church who are willing to assist in helping returning citizens find their place in your church community. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Volunteer in the Jail We need men and women to lead worship services, facilitate Bible studies, mentor inmates, assist with addiction classes, operate our book cart ministry, and teach in our GRO Pods. Each jail has different needs and we would love to get you connected today. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays, Weekends

How you help	Our volunteers and supporters allow us to offer a new life in Christ to inmates in Michigan county jails. We couldn’t do it without you!

About us	Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry is a biblically-based, chaplain-led, volunteer ministry. We provide hope in Michigan county jails by teaching, preaching, and showing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that every inmate that returns home can start a new life, become a productive citizen, and never return to jail.