Summary

This session explores the growth of the church behind bars in several Michigan prisons and in Angola Prison in Louisiana.

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Much of this growth is due to the vibrant worship services and programs offered in these prisons. How does prison shape worship? And more importantly, how does worship shape a prison? What can the “outside” church learn from those churches behind bars?

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