A lot. You will be asked to establish and build a long-term relationship with a person in prison who will eventually be released back into your community. You will also be asked to establish and build a relationship with that prisoner’s wounded family living in your local community. You will be expected to provide encouragement, nurture and assistance.

Upon release, you will be called upon to help in finding employment, housing, transportation and a host of other needs. You will be instrumental in connecting that family to your local church family. You’ll make an investment of time, prayer and some money; but soon realize it was worth the effort.