We believe jails and prisons aren’t just places to serve time - they can be places of transformation and growth. We’re here to clearly share the Gospel with men and women who are incarcerated and help them on their discipleship journey. Long Hollow Incarceration Ministry believes every facility can become a sending force - where people meet Jesus, are transformed, grow as disciples, and impact their circle of influence for the kingdom.
Men and women age 18 and over may be trained to become team members who visit incarcerated men and women on an ongoing basis. Opportunities include co-leading discipleship groups, attending services, and helping lead Bible studies, Celebrate Recovery, or business classes.
Requirements to Serve in a Prison or State Facility
- Men and women age 18 or over
- Must complete a background check
- Must apply through the Tennessee Department of Correction
- Complete the volunteer application, selecting the following facilities: 1st Choice - Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, 2nd Choice - Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility, 3rd Choice - Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
- Approval is granted by the State of Tennessee and each correctional facility individually
- Complete free training by the Tennessee Department of Correction in accordance with state regulations.
How You Can Serve
- Welcome and worship alongside inmates during services
- Lead a Discipleship Group
- One-on-one discipleship with inmates in segregation
- Mentor inmates preparing to leave prison and for six months following release
- Facilitator: Assist Long Hollow Church staff to recruit, lead, and facilitate weekly worship, discipleship groups, and reentry mentorship.
For questions or more information on the Prison Ministry, contact prisonministry@longhollow.com.