This is the website for the Kansas chapter of Kairos Prison Ministry International, a Christian faith based ministry that addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, and their families. By sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, Kairos hopes to change hearts, transform lives, and impact the world. As a ministry, Kairos embraces a diverse group of volunteers working together to fulfill Christ’s call to action in Matthew 25:36.
Benefits
The Kairos program incorporates curriculum designed to build and encourage pro-social character and behavior. Society spends over $60 billion/year to keep 2.3 million inmates incarcerated, while the Kairos program is offered at no cost to state and federal institutions. It’s been said that it cost the government $1 million to keep “me” locked up and a $100 program from Kairos set “me” free.
Programs
Kairos has three core programs: Kairos Inside for incarcerated individuals, Kairos Outside for adult women impacted by incarceration, and Kairos Torch for incarcerated youth. Kansas has one Kairos Inside program for men and one for women, a Kairos Outside program, and one Kairos Torch program.
See the Kairos brochure for more information about Kairos Prison Ministry International.
Kairos is
Christian
Kairos Volunteers represent the Christian faith and present a Christian perspective.
Ecumenical
Kairos volunteers come from many Christian denominations, but present only those principles that all share in common.
Lay Led
Kairos leadership is drawn from lay persons, although clergy play a vital role.
Volunteer
Kairos is an overwhelmingly volunteer organization, with over 20,000 volunteers worldwide.
Ministry
Kairos ministers to incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them.