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Our Mission In Action.

Our Work

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01.

Prison Fellowship Academy Classes

Teaching hope and transformation

We lead weekly faith based classes inside correctional facilities, empowering incarcerated men and women with tools for spiritual growth, personal development, and life skills.

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Correctional Facility Workshops

Bringing healing beyond the classroom

On request, we conduct workshops in correctional settings focused on restoration, accountability, and reentry preparation.

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03.

Justice Reform Advocacy

Partnering for lasting change

We collaborate with community partners and policymakers to advocate for reformative justice and meaningful second chances.

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04.

Family Support Services

Standing with those who stand behind

We provide counseling, resource navigation, and emotional support to families impacted by incarceration, helping them cope, stay connected, and move forward.

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05.

Wraparound Services & Entrepreneur Coaching

Equipping for success

From job readiness and career counseling to food bank assistance and business coaching, we provide holistic support that empowers individuals and entrepreneurs to build stable, independent futures.

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06.

Men of Destiny

Equipping men to lead

Men of Destiny is a faith centered personal development program that equips men to grow in leadership, responsibility, and purpose. Through structured teaching, mentorship, and accountability, the program helps men strengthen their roles in family, work, and community.

EQUIPPING MEN TO LEAD WITH PURPOSE, INTEGRITY, AND STRENGTH

Men of Destiny

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Program Leadership

Men of Destiny is led by Rev. Randel F. Barnes, Pastor and mentor with a long standing commitment to helping men rise into their God given potential. His work emphasizes discipline, integrity, and restoration, supporting men both inside and outside correctional settings.

Men of Destiny is a personal development and leadership program designed to support men as they grow in character, confidence, and responsibility. Through practical teaching, mentorship, and accountability, the program helps men strengthen their roles in family, work, and community.

Program Focus: 

Men of Destiny addresses real-life challenges through group and one-on-one engagement, including:

  • ​Leadership development

  • Parenting and family relationships

  • ​Marriage and healthy communication

  • Financial stewardship and life skills

  • Personal discipline and accountability

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