We are excited to announce that Pastor Marlow will lead a class at the Northern Rockies Institute of Theology (NRIT) in April.  The class is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the prison and inmates re-entering our communities upon release.  The class is free, but you do need to register to attend, and you can earn credits! Click the link - https://www.montanasynod.org/nrit.html to learn more and register.   Lazarus Bound: Ministry to the Margins Zoom: Thursday, April 18th from 6pm to 7:30pm Pastor Marlow Carrels will lead a class on welcoming our neighb ..read more

We are excited to announce our board has added two new members!  Rev. Annela Rova from Choteau, Montana, and Rev. Sarah Schilcher from Butte, Montana.   Be watching for more information in the coming days. Welcome Pastors Annela and Sarah.  We are looking forward to working with you!  ..read more

The last two months have been a blur of activity my friends. I am officially trained and allowed to move through MSP with minimal escort. Currently, Freedom in Christ is used by the Religious Affairs Coordinators to provide two or three “Lutheran” Bible Studies each week, a Lutheran Liturgical Worship Service each Wednesday, and I am in the rotation to provide Non-Denominational Christian Service once every four weeks. The learning curve during Lent was an interesting hill to climb, what with scheduling, getting to know staff and “the guys,” and advertising that I am the “new Lutheran” guy on ..read more

It's published! The new Winter 2023 newsletter is available, catching you up on what we've been up to in 2022.  It's chock full of information, including our thank yous to our donors; an introduction to our new pastor; Kogudus retreats in November...with artwork and stories; and news about the board and their activities last year.  Just click on the link below to read it. If you would like to print it, you can do that also! So grab a beverage and read all about Freedom in Christ!  ..read more

Pastor Rob Nedbalek, pastoral leader of the ministry, retired on January 1, 2023. The Board thanks Pastor Rob for his service and ministry to the men inside since 2012 when Freedom in Christ was founded. We wish him all the best in his retirement.   The Board and the leadership inside the Prison are committed to continuing to empower this ministry as we move forward. We are, and have been for some time, engaged in strategic planning and exploring new possibilities for Freedom in Christ in the future.   The Board has selected a new pastoral leader for FIC who is completing the hiring ..read more

There are so many things Freedom in Christ is thankful for this year, but at the very top of our list is you! Thanksgiving Day is a day to not only sit and share our table, but also to sit and reflect on all of God’s blessings. One of those blessings for us is you and your support for this ministry.  Over the years we have truly had an impact on the mens' lives at Montana State Prison as we walk beside them guiding them in their faith journeys.  You make that all possible through your prayers, sharing the ministry, and your gifts of financial support.  Without you we would not b ..read more

This week Pastor Marlow talks with us about ministering to the marginalized as we are directed to do by Jesus in Matthew 25. To support our mission we humbly ask for your prayers. Please join us in walking along side the men at the Montana State Prison in their faith journeys.  And can we ask for a favor?  Please spread the word about our ministry with your friends, family, congregations, and community organizations. If you would like to support us finacially, click the link to go to our donation page.  Give Here Thank you!!!     ..read more

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Pastor Marlow reviews what we have accomplished at the prison during 2023.  Please join us in our ministry at Montana State Prison as we walk along the men in their faith journeys. Help us continue spreading the love, forgiveness, and healing powers of Jesus Christ. We appreciate your prayers of support, and if you can spread our message throughout your community, we'd sure appreciate it! To support us financially, please click the link to give:  Give Here ..read more

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