FJPM Opens New Transition House
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORSYTH JAIL & PRISON MINISTRIES OPENS TRANSITION HOUSEFJPM establishes a new transition house for ex-offenders in Forsyth County. WINSTON-SALEM, NC (March 3, 2025): Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries (FJPM) opened its first transition house on Saturday, March 1, to provide safe and affordable housing for several ex-offenders. “While we have worked […]
FJPM Volunteer Training
This training was held in January for community volunteers who hold blue or salmon volunteer cards. This training is not for the renewal of your blue or salmon card. The purpose is to review guidelines and expectations for blue and salmon card volunteers at the Cherry Street prison. Each volunteer is responsible for the content […]
Stay tuned…
Stay tuned… How should we describe COVID-19? Seemingly, a never-ending inconvenience in providing ministry to the incarcerated men and women at the community detention center, jail. Covid-19’s subtle attack has not only been a disruption in our personal lives, but also in our spiritual assignment(s); Dr. Luke 4:18-19 so eloquently describes his assignment: The Spirit […]
A Ministry Opportunity
For several years I have renewed my notary license so that I may assist offenders’ signage of legal documents. These include power of attorney, state forms and documents relevant to family matters. This service is an opportunity for me to share the love and care of Christ. During the high virus cases, a table was […]
This is God’s Ministry
When I first arrived at Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries in June of last year, Rodney Stilwell told me, “This is God’s ministry.” I knew it, and I was not surprised by the statement. But, he said it with such passion and conviction, it caused me to step back and think for a minute on […]
Chaplain Chronicles
On November 30, 2021, over 300 friends, volunteers, and supporters of Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries gathered at the Benton Convention Center for our fundraising breakfast. While this has become an annual event, this year’s breakfast was anything but a normal, ordinary event. For starters, it was the first time that our supporting community has […]
Soul Reflections
Our staff is reading the book Soul Keeping. I have never enjoyed reading for fun, but this book holds my interest, and I can say I’m enjoying reading. It has enlightened me on my own soul keeping and the importance in my daily walk. Our ministry has faced many struggles over the past year and half […]
A Cry for Help from the Jail
A Cry for Help from the Jail In the midst of so many incarcerated men housed at the Forsyth County Detention Center, it is easy to forget the women who are there as well. One of the routines in serving at the jail is to gather request forms completed by inmates who ask for […]
The Power of Presence During a Pandemic
The Power of Presence During a Pandemic One of the most difficult aspects of incarceration is separation from family and loved ones. This separation has been magnified during the COVID-19 crisis which has caused the cancellation of all visitation and the majority of the programs in our facilities. No outside visitors or volunteers have […]
Caring for Widows
Caring for Widows Strong’s Concordance defines a widow, as a woman lacking a husband, literally or figuratively. This definition brought to mind the “widows” of inmates. We see them weekly visiting their husbands or attending family builder programs. Our chaplains receive their tearful phone calls to notify an inmate that a loved one has died […]
