Indiana State Prison
News Release
For Immediate Release

MEDIA RELEASE – Kairos Weekend on Death Row

Michigan City, IN – The Indiana State Prison has offered a new program to the offenders housed on death row this past weekend called Kairos. Kairos Prison Ministry believes no life is beyond the reach of God’s power, and they envision a future in which countless prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families, are redeemed, restored, and reconciled through the love and truth of Jesus Christ.

This is the first time the Indiana Department of Correction has permitted this type of unique programming. Twenty-six team members provided the traditional weekend experience to the offenders on death row.

The group format was adapted so the weekend experience could be delivered on an individual bases to the men on this unit. The offenders interact one on one with the team members. During this time, there was ministry, fellowship, meals, songs, and pray.

Supt. Ron Neal expresses his sincere appreciation to the members of Kairos for hosting this event on ISP’s Death Row. This was truly the first of this type of a Christian seminar geared specifically towards the men on the Row and it was well received by the Offenders involved.

About the Indiana State Prison: This Indiana State Prison (ISP) was built in 1860, and is the oldest correctional facility in operation for the Department. ISP is located on 100 acres of land on Michigan City’s west side. The physical plant consists of 51 buildings, which include 13 offender-housing units, steam plant, garage, warehouse, industries buildings, and five staff housing units. The main walled compound surrounds 24 acres of land. Located on the same grounds, outside the wall is the unit dedicated to house the medium-security offenders.

Media Contacts:

Indiana State Prison
Pam James – Public Information Officer
Indiana State Prison
Work: (219) 874-7256 ext. 2301
Cell: (219) 221-2405
Email: pjames@idoc.in.gov

Department of Correction
Doug Garrison
Cell: (317) 501-1626
Office: (317) 232-5780
Email: dsgarrison@idoc.in.gov