Kairos Outside Desert
About Us:
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos)
- Vision-- A community spiritually freed from the effects of imprisonment reaching all impacted by incarceration, through the love, hope, and faith found in Jesus Christ.
- Mission-- The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
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Kairos Outside
Serving the Desert Area:
- Kairos Outside is a special weekend retreat designed to support the female loved ones of men and women who are or have been incarcerated. Families of the incarcerated "do time" right along with their loved ones. In a safe environment with loving people, women interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn to form small support groups to give them strength for the challenges they face.
- Spouses, parents and relatives of the incarcerated often "do time" right along with their loved ones. It is important for them to know that they are not alone, and that there is a Christian community that cares. Any female family member, at least 20 years old, whose life has been impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, or a woman who was unable to attend Kairos Inside while in prison, is eligible to attend Kairos Outside.
- The Weekend is based on a series of talks by Kairos volunteers sharing their life stories. Guests hear the talks in small family groups. The program is interspersed with music, prayer, and fun activities.
- After the Weekend, the women journey together through SWAP (Share, Witness, Account & Pray) and Reunion meetings, where they support and encourage each other as they deal with the impact of incarceration on themselves and their families.
- We serve Ironwood, Calipatria and Centinela Prisons
- We meet at various locations. (Our community is spread over large area so we take turns in different areas so no one has to drive far every time)
- Our snail mail address:
Kairos Outside Desert
PO Box 2584
Palm Desert, CA 92261 - For more information, email Tracy Peek- [email protected]
Get Involved
We need your help! There are many opportunities for you to serve in this ministry. All we ask is that you have a willing heart and a spirit of obedience and you can play a crucial role in God's ministry of Changing Hearts, Transforming Lives and Impacting the World.
Be a Team Member
Kairos volunteers come from all walks and strata of life. They all share a desire to follow Christ's admonition of Matthew 25:36, "I was in prison and you visited me." If you feel God's call to minister to the incarcerated's female family members, friends or relatives, you may be called as a part of a Kairos Outside team.
Be a Support Volunteer
Not all Kairos Outside members serve just in the Weekend Retreat. Each Kairos retreat weekend has opportunities for outside support, such as baking cookies, writing letters of support, or preparing meals. Get your church's Sunday school classes to color placemats for mealtimes during the retreat.
Be a Prayer Partner
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Kairos is an ECFA Accredited Ministry
Kairos Prison Ministry International is ECFA Accredited. ECFA enhances trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries by establishing and applying ECFA's Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship to accredited organizations.
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