PRISON

Faith That Walks Through Prison Gates
At Worthy People, prison isn’t the end of someone’s story—it’s the beginning of a transformed life.
Through worship services, discipleship training, and one-on-one connection, we bring the message of Jesus to those who often feel forgotten.
Our prison ministry is built on one truth: you are not defined by your past, but by the grace of God.
Where We Serve

Weekly in-prison worship services

Faith-based recovery and reentry classes

Baptism events and discipleship groups

Mentorship and spiritual care visits
We currently reach over 4,000 facilities nationwide through our digital content and serve thousands more through in-person ministry.
The Power of Presence
There’s something powerful about being seen, heard, and prayed for in person.
Our in-prison team, led by founders Cody and Julia Ford, walks into cell blocks with compassion, worship, and the life-giving message of Jesus.
These aren’t just sermons—they’re life-changing encounters that bring light to the darkest places.
What Inmates Are Saying
“You showed me that God still loves me.” “For the first time in years, I felt seen.” “I gave my life to Christ at your service.”

4,000+ Prisons & Jails Reached

18,000+ Attended In-Person Events

70K+ Saved Through Outreach

245K+ Correctional Podcast Subscribers
Get Involved
Your support helps us continue walking through prison doors with the message of hope. Whether it’s through prayer, giving, or joining us on the ground, you’re part of a movement that’s changing lives.
Jul 20

🥳📸 We had the honor of celebrating death to life stories of men going public with their faith! To help support this work, please visit: https://worthypeople.org/give/ #ForTheOne ...
Jul 18

🎉Help us wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our very own…JULIA!! We are so grateful for you and your life ____ years ago! (We won’t say..😉) God has used your life for His purpose and we pray your day is filled with birthday wishes! 🥳 ...
Jul 17

🎉 SHOUTOUT TO @gotchurchmedia for our new website at: https://worthypeople.org If your church or ministry needs graphics, videos, a website, social media management, or a logo. Tell them Worthy People sent you! ...
Jul 14

🥳 THANK YOU to everyone who donated soap 🧼 for today`s hygiene and baptism service! 🌊 The men were so grateful! More photos, baptism photos, and a recap video are coming. 📸 🎥#staytuned #ForTheOne #prisonministry @cbc.global ...
Jul 14

PRAY WITH US 🙏 We lift up the Torres Unit as we prepare for worship, encouraging word, baptisms and passing out hygiene. We ask the Holy Spirit to go before us as we deliver real HOPE in Jesus name. Thank you for your prayers and we can’t wait to share with you what God will do!
#fortheone #hopebehindbars #prisonministry #faithbehindbars #hopeinmotion #WorthyPeople #KeepUsInPrayer
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Jul 13

Thank you to everyone who came out and gave soap and their time! It means more to us and the inmates than you know! #prisonministry #community @cbc.global ...
Jul 13

Some of the Worthy People team after a great service at the Dominguez Unit here in San Antonio today! 5 of the 9 pictured. We love our volunteers! #prisonministry #fortheone #hopebehindbars ...
Jul 12

SUNDAY MORNING INSPIRATION! 🌞 Join us as Mr. Johnson and the Worthy People team bring uplifting music and powerful testimony to ignite hope and transformation in our community! Let`s lift up the men at the Dominguez Unit and the entire Worthy People team as they share the life-changing message of Jesus. ...
Jul 12

We needed 1500 bars of soap. You gave 3000 bars of soap. THANK YOU! 🙏 #wonthedoit🙌 #faithinmotion #fortheone ##prisonministry @cbc.global ...
Jul 11

🧼 SOAP NEEDED FOR INMATES BY THIS SATURDAY‼️ Will you help us get more soap? We need 1500 bars by this Saturday. This 20 count box is $12. $48 buys 80 bars of soap, $96 buys 160 bars. CashApp: $worthypeopleorg Venmo: @worthypeople Credit or debit: https://worthypeople.org/give/
Thank you for your help and generosity as we share the love of Jesus with the prisoner.
#fortheone #prisonministry #hopebehindbars #FaithInAction #ReachingTheForgotten #faithbehindbars #hopebehindbars #hopeinmotion #givingback #servingothers #kingdompurpose
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Jul 10

Help us collect 1500 bars of Irish Spring soap! #fortheone ...
Are you worried? Come to the Father and cast all your worries and cares on Him. #ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ...
We’ve got a packed schedule this week as we continue serving those incarcerated and their families! 🙏💒
Please keep our team covered in prayer as we step into prisons, deliver hope, and spread the love of Jesus! 🙌❤️
THANK YOU for being part of this mission—because of YOU, lives are being changed behind bars and beyond! 🔥🕊️
#WorthyPeople #PrisonMinistry #Hope #FaithInAction #KeepUsInPrayer #ReachingTheForgotten
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Because of the sacrifice of many, we can practice Christianity freely. 43 million views have seen the gospel of Jesus Christ on inmate tablets on Worthy People. 72,000 death-to-life stories of accepting Jesus: Freedom isn`t free. It cost God everything; it costs something. Home of the free, because of the brave. #fourthofjuly #pandoapp ...
📢 Serve Opportunity Now Live! 📢
Will YOU help us bring hope behind bars?
We’re collecting Irish Spring bar soap to bless 1,500 incarcerated men at the Torres Unit with Hygiene Bags of Hope 🧼💚
🙌 Here`s how you can serve:
🗓 Drop-Off Day: July 12
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Worthy People Discipleship Center
🧼 What to bring: ONLY Irish Spring Bar Soap (12-count at Walmart/HEB/Target for $8 or 20-count at Costco/Sam’s for $12)
Though this outreach on July 14 is not open to the public, we’ll be sharing powerful photos 📸 as these bags remind inmates they are seen, loved, and not forgotten. 💛
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Let’s link arms to serve together—because when we do it unto the prisoner, we do it unto Jesus. ✝️
#WorthyPeople #BagsOfHope #TorresUnit #IrishSpringServe #PrisonMinistry #YouAreNotForgotten #FaithInAction
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Jun 29

Jesus is moving in prisons. Do you see them? ...
Jun 28

In March I met Joe Nester and loved his heart and music. He wanted to do a prison tour with us next year and we had been talking about that. Our hearts are broken at the news of his passing. We are praying over his family, wife and children during this time. May the peace of God fill their hearts. Rest in heaven my brother. 💔🙏 ...
Jun 27

We had a powerful service at the TDCJ - William G. McConnell Unit. They call this service the "Spirit-filled" church service, and the Holy Spirit fell during a powerful time of worship, an a message from Pastor Cody Ford titled "What`s On Your Mind?" and encouraging message to trust in God and don`t live by your thoughts, feeling ands emotions or they will lord your life instead of the Lord Jesus. Followed by a time of one-on-one prayer and fellowship. We always enjoy spending time with these men! There is hope behind bars! #fortheone #prisonministry ...
Jun 26

Do you have any friendly demons in your life? 🤔 Currently the number one most viewed podcast behind a music video and a movie in prisons and jail’s nationwide. Go check it out on YouTube ...