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Caring for Mallory — Child of an Incarcerated Mother
We are Austin and Cara Weaver, and we have the privilege of taking care of Mallory. Her mother is incarcerated, and she has chosen to...

Pregnant in Prison: Avery’s Story
Avery* reluctantly entered the room where we met for childbirth classes and sat at the other end of the table from where we were seated....

Chris Freed at Prison Seminar
Several weeks ago, I met a man named Chris in the county jail at a Bondage to Freedom seminar. Early in the seminar there was...

The Job of a Doula
In 2021, Colorado passed laws that allowed pregnant woman have doulas present at their births. Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) reached out to New Horizons...

What My Time at Camp Week was Like
My time at New Horizon’s Camp Week was a short but very impactful part of my life. I first heard of camp week years ago...

Andrew and Christina – Foster Parents
We asked Andrew and Christina Stoltzfus the following questions to gain some insight into their foster care journey. 1. How many years have you been...

Leading the 2023 Camp Week
Justin Kraybill I had the privilege of being one of the Camp Week leaders this year, and it was an awesome experience! Getting to know...

Twins Born to an Incarcerated Mother
Hi! We are Marques and Marsalles, and we are twins! Our mom is currently in prison, but we are excited to be here, and we...

Bondage to Freedom Seminar — Caleb Mast
On the day of his baptism, Chris shared some words that still circle in my mind. "I wasn't even looking for God, but he showed...

Mark And Ruth Nissley Sing-Along
We are excited about the part the Prison Music Ministry can play in discipling prisoners. We are thrilled to see how God uses music and...

A Chaplain Answers the Question, “Why Prison Ministry?” (Video)
https://youtu.be/ArwbdXD685o When New Horizons began, we saw a need to care for children whose mothers were incarcerated. Over time, it became clear that the need...

“The Only Book Available Was the One by Nicky Cruz”
I have always been familiar with the idea of God, but I did not fully understand the truth and the story of what He sacrificed...

Easter Programs in Prison
Volunteers in Ascend, our Youth Discipleship Program, shared the message of hope and salvation in four prisons. The prisoners expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity...

Son finds hope in Christ
A young prisoner named Timothy* received a notice that his father's health was declining rapidly. Timothy requested a chaplain to follow up with him. It...

“I don’t feel alone anymore”
These were Jen's words on the day of her baptism when she described what it was like when she accepted Jesus as her Savior. In...

Michael Healed
I have known Michael for about six years. His emotional and physical health deteriorated over time. He suffered many seizures and two strokes. He was...

New Inside Out Dads Class
We have begun the third class of Inside Out Dads class in prison. There has been an average of twelve men attending on a weekly...

Azaria is Born
Azaria is a tiny, beautiful baby girl who was recently born to an incarcerated woman. Her arrival into the world was bittersweet, as her mother...
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