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Current & Future Programs - Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry
Current & Future Programs
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- Development of a seminary-level prison ministry curriculum similar to the one currently in place at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, and the encouragement of prison ministry as a priestly vocation.
- Development of a certifying body for Orthodox prison workers.
- Development of a parish training program to facilitate the creation of parish-level prison ministries all over North America.
- The continued publication and distribution of Orthodox materials for people in prison and prison workers.
- Organization of Orthodox in-prison retreats.
- Provision of mental health and substance abuse counseling to people in prison.
- Maintenance and growth of weekly prisoner correspondence programs.
- Maintenance and growth of Aftercare program.
- Ministry to the material and spiritual needs of the families of people in prison.
- Aggressive lobbying for the recognition of the Orthodox Faith in every prison.
- Provision of a convenient source of materials and networking opportunities for Orthodox prison workers throughout North America.
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