God has called His people to seek justice. But our criminal justice system is so complex. How can followers of Jesus have clear understanding of current issues? How can they act and promote restoration?
Heather Rice-Minus, vice president of government relations and church mobilization at Prison Fellowship, recently sat down with us to share how Outrageous Justice, a free small-group curriculum by Prison Fellowship, aims to inspire Christians to pursue justice and restoration in their own communities.
So, what is Outrageous Justice?
Heather Rice-Minus: Outrageous Justice is Prison Fellowship's small group curriculum designed to educate and equip Christians on criminal justice reform. The curriculum provides hands-on ways to pursue justice and bring about true hope, restoration, and healing.
Outrageous Justice weaves current events, biblical context, and personal stories into a compelling conversation. It discusses how to minister to those impacted by crime and incarceration. And it looks at how to influence positive changes in our criminal justice system.
The materials include a study guide, video teaching segments, and first-person stories of people impacted by crime and incarceration. There is also a companion book that gives in-depth insights. It's written by some of the leaders of Prison Fellowship.
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Why do we need Outrageous Justice?
Most Christians know that God calls His people to visit the prisoner and seek justice. But many of us don't have a clear understanding of the issues. Prison Fellowship believes the Church has a unique capacity to minister people in prison, care for families impacted by incarceration, and be a welcoming place for people coming home from jails and prisons.
We also want to help the Church awaken to the complexities and injustices in our criminal justice system. And we want to equip them to respond... read more
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