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Inmates

Send us your testimony about prison to testimonies@pro-claim.tv and we'll share it with everyone soon.

Testimonies from inmates:

On November 28, 1995 I attended a Mike Barber Christmas Program at the Wynne Unit. At that time, I had been incarcerated for 10 years on a 50 year prison sentence for aggravated robbery. The night I attended the MBM function, I surrendered my life to Christ Jesus and He has looked after me constantly, making my path.

I was released from prison January 2002 and have been free for the past 8 years. There have been many rocky times in my life, both in prison and since being released, however, I have been protected and blessed by our Lord Jesus.
Today I have a wonderful and beautiful wife, a 2 year old son and a life to truly be thankful for. So, thank you Mike Barber and staff for being there for me and the others who needed to hear the message of Hope you brought to us.
God Bless You,
John Barton

Dear Mike Barber Ministries,

I recently served time in prison for a crime I did not commit. It was a heinous crime to be accused of, and  even though I had some fault, I had a very rough time forgiving myself. Until you came along. The day I got to the Woodman State Jail in Gatesville, I was terrified. But by the glory of God you were actually setting up the day I came. It was hard for me to be alone, but around you guys it felt like i wasn't a horrible person. You wouldn't believe how many people were angry I was sent to jail, but I am telling you i thank God that I got a chance to become closer and learn from the mistakes I made. Thank you so much for what you do for inmates. You helped make me feel like a human being and not a number.

Rachel / former Woodman State Jail inmate

 

Dear Mr. Barber, 
On Sunday, March 16, 2008 you spoke before us here at CTF-Central in Soledad, California.  I want to share my good news of what happened as a result of that service and your time spent with us.
 
My cellmate, John, and I have been watching together over the institutional channel the New Testament called the Watchword Bible.  Because of that experience, John understood precisely what you shared from God's Word AND related to you as real in your words as well.  The impact was great..... in that service John personally accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior!!  If you know John, this is a miracle.  He was not one to be pushed to such a decision.
 
That day was my own earthly birthday.  What a present!  I wanted to share with you the fact that your time, effort and expense of coming to visit us was truly well worth it.  In short, thank-you for aiding in the saving of John.  I can't thank you enough.  May God continue to bless your ministry and ministry team.
 
                                               Your brother in His Grip,
                                                                Michael Kurtz

Just today I was able to share just how much you mean to me. As the chaplain asked me, 'Fran, what one thing would you say has helped you the most with your walk while being here for the past 16 years?' I didn't even have to think about it. I opened my mouth and said, 'Mike Barber Ministries!' Early spring 1984, I was on suicide watch at the Valley Unit. That's when I met Mike. Through his testimony, he and DeAnne's, I was brought back to life. Without prison ministry coming in to share Jesus with me... I'm sure I wouldn't be here today. I'm sure of that.

 - Fran (Texas inmate)