Finding True Belonging: A Testimony of Faith The recent visit with the youth & adult women behind bars was a journey that reshaped my perspective and deeply moved my heart. While the initial goal was to provide encouragement, the experience of witnessing their spirit and eagerness resulted in a profound sense of personal blessing. Spending time with these young individuals, their openness to dialogue and shared learning was remarkable. Throughout the discussions, a clear theme emerged: a...

This weekend, our Emerge Life Event (ELE) team will enter correctional facilities across Columbia, South Carolina, for our August 28–30 Prison Ministry Crusade. As our volunteers prepare to serve inside SCDOC and SCDJJ facilities, we ask you to cover this weekend in prayer. Pray for our team and chaplains, for open doors and meaningful conversations, and especially for every person we encounter to experience the hope and transforming love of Jesus Christ. We are grateful for everyone who...

Prison Ministry Crusade Upstate Evaluation Center September 19, 2026 Emerge Ministries is preparing for a special one day Prison Ministry Crusade at the Upstate Evaluation Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Eligible volunteers, we need you to come serve with us. This is an opportunity to go behind the walls and be a voice sharing the Word of God, testimonies of transformation, encouragement, and the hope of Jesus Christ with those who are incarcerated....