What role do faith-based initiatives play in prison?
EARLEY: We see a renaissance going on. Churches are not only willing to go into prison but are willing to work with prisoners when they come out. This is critical if we are going to see people both come to Christ as Savior and continue to walk with Him as disciples. PE: Our nationÕs prison population is at an all-time high. Are the current methods of rehabilitation working? EARLEY: For quite a few decades we have failed to balance justice with mercy in American prisons and have forgotten the important role of rehabilitation. Of the 2 million people in prison today, 600,000 will be getting out in the next 12 months. ThatÕs a huge opportunity for the church. PE: How can the average Christian help? EARLEY: They can individually get involved in going to prison and ministering plus mentor or disciple a prisoner upon release. Unlike 20 years ago, virtually every church today has a member of the congregation or a loved one of someone who is in prison or who has been in prison. PE: Is the answ
