Even in our darkest hour, God never stops seeking us.  A simple letter can be that hope for prisoners.  Learn more at Stephen’s Table.  (1 Peter 3:15)

With more than 1,400 people from the Chattanooga area serving prison terms in Tennessee – and a goal of engaging them all – capacity, collaboration and organization within the Stephen’s Table network are key factors to success.

Through church based committees, trained volunteers cultivate relationships with prisoners, reminding them that have not be forgotten and helping them make positive decisions that improve their incarceration experience.

Members form their church based committee in seven simple steps:

Step 1 :: Identify Stephen’s Table liaison

Step 2 :: Recruit 3-5 members from church

Step 3 :: Train members

Step 4 :: Match committee with inmate

Step 5 :: Monthly sponsorship meetings

Step 6 :: Publicize within member churches

Step 7 :: Development & Fellowship

Once in place, church committees carry out a variety of activities that are intended to provide moral support and guidance to the prisoner/s they are sponsoring. Activities might include exchanging letters, visitation, special occasion gifts, and making sure participants have access to a local newspaper, phone book and other information resources.