We’re back in!
Kairos Prison Ministry entered David Wade Correctional Center on May 24 for a one-day reunion, marking only our second visit since the COVID-19 pandemic in March, 2020, forced the cancellation of Kairos Weekend #45 and all Continuing Ministry activities. Twenty-two residents were joined by five volunteers for the three hour time of sharing. For the first time, Warden Dauzat allowed the outside team to bring in snacks for the participating residents. Future plans include the possibility of another reunion in July and possibly a one-day retreat in September, although neither of those events have been scheduled. We encourage all of our volunteer community to become active again by taking part in the Department of Corrections (DOC) new volunteer training program, which is now is now completed online here.
Kairos Prison Ministry is an international ministry to the incarcerated and their families who have been affected by incarceration. The ministry is well-organized and administered, with all volunteers receiving extensive training before entering the prison environment. Some Kairos volunteers serve inside the institution and others serve outside the institution in support roles.
DOC Training now an online process
All volunteers who enter David Wade Correctional Center must first complete the new training program mandated by the Louisiana Department of Corrections. This course can now be completed online, rather than driving to the prison for an in-person training session. Volunteers who successfully complete the course can immediately download their training certification. Here’s the course link: DOC Training.
DWCC Kairos #45 Still in the future
Kairos #45 at David Wade Correctional Center was first scheduled for March of 2020, but is not yet on the calendar, although Chaplain Anderson has suggested that we might be able to hold a full Kairos weekend program by March of 2026. News will be shared here as it becomes available. Thanks for your continuing prayers.
(Updated June 2025)