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Advancing Christ’s Light in PrisonsAdvancing Christ’s Light in Prisons

CLI Began in 1996CLI Began in 1996

100 books at a YMCA

The US is the World’s The US is the World’s Number 1 IncarceratorNumber 1 Incarcerator

Over 2.3 million men, women and youth behind bars Another 4 million on parole or probation 1 in every 100 persons in the U.S. is incarcerated

Drugs #1 reason! Self-medication for problems Relieve stress/pressure Social acceptance/low self esteem

Biblical BasisBiblical BasisOne of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t

you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said,

“since you are under the same sentence? We are punished “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” has done nothing wrong.”

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:39-44Luke 23:39-44

"Prison Ministry is The Most Fruitful Mission "Prison Ministry is The Most Fruitful Mission Field in Our Country"Field in Our Country"

(Lennie Spitale, author of "Prison Ministry)(Lennie Spitale, author of "Prison Ministry)

God matches up God matches up just the right just the right bookbook with with just the right just the right personperson at at just the right just the right timetime!!

How Does CLI How Does CLI Serve the Imprisoned?Serve the Imprisoned?

1. Evangelism: We share the gospel of Jesus Christ through

Christian books and Bibles

2. Discipleship: We teach inmates how to follow Christ through the

CLI Bible studies by mail

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The Process:The Process:

1. We Receive Books and Bibles from:1. We Receive Books and Bibles from: AuthorsAuthors PublishersPublishers ChurchesChurches Scout TroopsScout Troops IndividualsIndividuals Other MinistriesOther Ministries

The Process:The Process:2. We Sort and Stamp Every Book2. We Sort and Stamp Every Book

(over 300,000 books last year)(over 300,000 books last year)

The Process:The Process:3. Inmates Read our Book, See Our Stamp 3. Inmates Read our Book, See Our Stamp

and Write Us a Letterand Write Us a Letter

The Process:The Process:4. Inmates Sign Up for the CLI Bible Study 4. Inmates Sign Up for the CLI Bible Study

(8,000 inmates enrolled)(8,000 inmates enrolled)

The Result:The Result:

Thousands of Changed Lives for ChristThousands of Changed Lives for Christ Over 1 million books distributedOver 1 million books distributed 80,000 inmate letters answered80,000 inmate letters answered 40,000 Bible study lessons reviewed40,000 Bible study lessons reviewed

Partner with CLIPartner with CLI Volunteer with CLI in Your CommunityVolunteer with CLI in Your Community

Collect Christian BooksCollect Christian Books Prayer TeamPrayer Team Review Inmate Bible Study LessonsReview Inmate Bible Study Lessons Answer Inmate LettersAnswer Inmate Letters Contribute Your Gifts and TalentsContribute Your Gifts and Talents

Partner with CLIPartner with CLI Become a Financial DonorBecome a Financial Donor

Monthly Ministry PartnerMonthly Ministry Partner Encourage Your Church to PartnerEncourage Your Church to Partner

Join Us in MinistryJoin Us in Ministry

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