Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
Ministry Statistics
YearLessonsProfessionsRecommitServicesClassesCounseling
201051,0986,2225,2754,2258,83718,400
2009339,540134,01371,49335,26962,194140,806
2008364,61287,61648,30935,50965,130153,738
2007368,80274,71357,97234,92868,082151,832
2006422,09170,48445,80134,41867,584152,834
2005468,93850,58637,46239,60982,178167,549
2004455,80247,71231,85340,87371,932151,391
The statistics above represent the activities of Good News chaplains and volunteers around the globe.  Lessons represents the number of Bible correspondence course lessons completed by inmates and graded by Good News volunteers.  Professions represents new converts to Christ.  Recommit represents inmates who previously trusted Christ and indicated a desire to recommit to Him.  Services and Classes are those preaching services and Bible classes conducted for inmates within the facilities.  Counseling represents one-on-one visits or meetings with inmates or jail staff for Christian guidance.
United States
International