A ministry built on returning

Relationships open the way

The outreach at Muinaina grew through Bible distribution and continuing visits. Fellowship with the church inside the prison helped the team see how much it mattered to keep returning.

PSM’s prison outreach was already underway before the 2026 series of visits. Relationships with prison staff and the people inside have helped the team understand where they can serve and what continuing encouragement is needed.

The team’s visits involve preparation, travel and time with prison communities. The purpose is to share Christ, listen and encourage people as they consider what following him means in their lives.

Sharing the gospel and taking the next step

Teaching and prayer are followed, where arranged, by opportunities for baptism and fellowship. The field accounts describe people responding to the gospel and the team returning to baptize and encourage believers.

A visit is also an opportunity to introduce ways of continuing in Scripture. After the July 12, 2026 visit to Kanoni, Naphtali reported that Discovery Bible Study had been introduced. This gives a concrete picture of the direction of the ministry: helping people move from hearing the message toward learning and responding to Scripture together.

Making room for continued contact

Regular contact takes people, time and transport. PSM and Expand Uganda are developing ways for more local church leaders to share in the visits, including exploring connections between churches and nearby prisons.

The aim is to make relationships easier to sustain. Practical help may accompany a visit, while the continuing work centers on the gospel, discipleship and fellowship.

Looking beyond release

Conversations during prison ministry have also raised questions about work, belonging and service after release. The developing New Beginnings program responds to those concerns with a vision for a supportive home, discipleship and practical training.

The prison reports tell the story visit by visit, with dates, photographs, reported responses and prayer needs. They offer a way to follow the people and places involved as the work continues.