One of the most effective things we can do in prison ministry is to provide Bible. The Gideon's International have long demonstrated the power and effectiveness of distributing the Bible. So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 (ESV)

The English language Bible we prefer is published by the Bible League who have a long history as well in Bible distribution.

The Prison Bible contains the following tools for those with a limited knowledge of the Bible:

• ERV - Easy to Read Version, structured for those with limited understanding of the English language
• A brief introduction to people and places in the Bible
• A word list that defines and identifies key words and names
• Bible land maps
• Scriptures to read in different circumstances
• A daily Bible reading plan
• 54 Bible studies for individuals or groups (listed below)

Bible Studies: Becoming a Follower of Jesus God Made You God is Different from You You Are a Sinner God Loves You An Invitation to Follow Jesus Following Jesus in Prison Learning More about Jesus Gospel of John, Part 1 Gospel of John, Part 2 Gospel of John, Part 3 Gospel of John, Part 4 Gospel of John, Part 5 Reading More of God's Word Seeing the Bible's "Big Picture" Talking to God Meeting with Other Followers of Jesus Worshiping God Even When You Don't Feel Like It Watch Out for Roadblocks! Relating to People in Authority Exploring Past Relationships with Authority Relating to Correctional Staff and Volunteers Relating to Fellow-Inmates Dealing with Danger and Threats Controlling Anger Coping with Mental Health Issues Becoming a Person Who Doesn't Steal Seeking Forgiveness from Those You Have Hurt Avoiding Arguments Without Accepting False Beliefs Being a Witness to People of Other Religions Sharing Your Testimony

Coping with Prison Noise Learning to Handle Family Issues Following Jesus Instead of "Prison Code" Changing Your Way of Thinking Understanding Compulsive Behavior Growing Your Mind Living in the Spirit Preparing for Release Letting Go of Your Own Will Learning to Be Thankful People I Am Praying For What I Am Thankful For Planning for a Good Future Watch Out for Three Big Problems! Examining Your Previous Life Finding a Place to Live Following Jesus Outside Prison Letting Jesus Control All Areas of Your Life Setting Goals My Goals Testing My Goals Putting My Goals Into Action Finding a Local Church Where You Can Grow Managing Money Searching for Employment Preparing for a Successful Job Interview Being Successful on Parole Building a Support Structure Getting Support from a Christian Mentor Developing Positive Leisure Activities Conclusion Keep on following So You Want to Be a Mentor