Established in 1992, Witness International, Inc. is a non-profit criminal justice and correctional ministry to prisoners, newly released ex-offenders, and their families. When was Witness International started?
Witness International, Inc. provides ministry training through our (36) hour Criminal Justice Academy to individuals who feel called by God to serve as Witness International missionaries.
Witness International, Inc. provides Christian books, Bibles, Bible study courses, devotionals, and other literature to prisoners, newly released ex-offenders, and their families.
Witness International, Inc. provides hundreds of Christmas gifts to prisoners and their families each year.
Witness International, Inc. firmly believes that rehabilitation comes through regeneration. We conduct weekly worship services, Bible studies, in-prison seminars, and individual counseling in many area correctional institutions including:
Wicomico County Detention Center - Salisbury, MD
Somerset County Detention Center - Westover, MD
Eastern Correctional Institution - Westover, MD
Poplar Hill Pre-Release Unit - Quantico, MD
Worcester County Jail - Snow Hill, MD
Witness International, Inc. in cooperation with local churches, community organizations, and agencies provides food, clothing, housing, and job placement assistance to ex-offenders and their families.
Witness International, Inc. operates Witness House of Hope - a male faith based transitional living and recovery center for newly released ex-offenders. In addition to the basics (food, clothing, housing), the Witness House of Hope Program also offers life skills coaching, substance abuse treatment, clinical counseling, pastoral care, Christian discipleship, mentoring, and educational and employment opportunities.
Commonly Asked Questions ...
Witness International, Inc. was founded in 1992.
Is Witness International a church?
Witness International, Inc. is not a church, but rather a para-church organization.
Is Witness International a nationally or internationally organized group? Is it affiliated with a larger body?
Witness International, Inc. has provided ministry to prisoners,
ex-offenders, and their families in Russia, Estonia, Jamaica, Africa, India, and Haiti. Witness International has cooperated with a host of national and international ministries over the years but is not affiliated with any particular denomination, sect or group.
How is Witness International, Inc. organized? Who governs the affairs of the ministry?
Jesus Christ is the ultimate head and governing authority over the ministry of Witness International. Under Christ's authority presides a governing Board of Directors and Advisors.