Distribution Table

Correspondent Bible Studies

Chapel Library / Mount Zion Bible Institute

Chapel Library offers over 100 free literature titles that inmates can order directly. In addition to the free literature, Chapel Library provides a library of Bible and Bible study aids (concordances, dictionaries, & more) at a significantly reduced cost.

Mount Zion Bible Institute (MZBI) is a correspondence school for knowing Jesus Christ through His written Word, the Holy Bible. More than 70 courses are available, most based on Christian classics from prior centuries. The emphasis is on personal application to the heart (therefore, no 'diplomas' are offered). Course authors from previous centuries include C. H. Spurgeon (Baptist), Horatius Bonar (Presbyterian), J. C. Ryle (Anglican), A. W. Pink (non-denominational), and John Bunyan (Independent). The courses are designed to focus the student on the personal application of God's Word. Each course consists of reading material with study questions for each chapter. MZBI send thousands of courses each year to all 50 states and Canada, and has mailed to 4,000 facilities.

SOCPM sets out the Bible study enrollment applications and book order forms weekly. SOCPM will give frequent reminders and encouragement to enroll or check out the books Chapel Librry offers with an additional reminder that many are free. As a motivator, SOCPM informs the students that SOCPM will mail the application and book order form, but they are responsible for mailing the completed Bible studies and any mail costs.

Crossroads Prison Ministries

Crossroads Prison Ministries offers a curriculum of Bible studies correspondent course for SOCPM students to enroll. Crossroads volunteers who grade the lessons build Christ-centered mentoring relationships between prisoners. By studying the Bible together and exchanging letters. Volunteers are from churches worldwide.

SOCPM sets out the Bible study enrollment applications weekly. SOCPM will give frequent reminders and encouragement to enroll. As a motivator, SOCPM informs the students that SOCPM will mail the application, but they are responsible for mailing the completed Bible studies and any mail costs.

Metanoia Prison Ministries

Metanoia Prison Ministries offers correspondence courses from the very basics of the faith to advanced levels. They have developed the courses themselves, and they represent biblical studies in the reformed tradition.

SOCPM sets out the Bible study enrollment applications weekly. SOCPM will give frequent reminders and encouragement to enroll. As a motivator, SOCPM informs the students that SOCPM will mail the application, but they are responsible for mailing the completed Bible studies and any mail costs.

Mount Nebo Prison Ministries

Offers a 13-chapter workbook called "Fundamentals of the Faith" that begins to ground believers in the Word. Upon completion, they receive a MacArthur Study Bible. There are hundreds of prisons that have had little or no exposure to our Historic Christian Faith's teaching. Mt. Nebo is committed to teaching the incarcerated believer God's Word and to see them be the instruments on their mission field that God uses to reach the lost with the Gospel of Grace.

Mt Nebo distributes the workbooks nationally. When s prisoner completes it, they send the completed workbook to Mt Nebo for review and, if completed sufficiently, receives the John MacArthur Study from MT. Nebo. In SOCPM's partnership with Mt. Nebo, Mt Nebo sends a bulk of workbooks and Bibles to SOCPM, and SOCPM handles all the administration sends updates to Mt Nebo as needed. Through this partnership, the SOCPM student is made aware of the program, receives the workbook in most cases teh the following week, and when he completes it, SOCPM does the reviewing and again, in most cases, receives his Bible the following week. In addition to teh expediency this partnership provides, it also saves the SOCPM student the cost of mailing the workbook to Mt. Nebo.

Set Free Prison Ministries

Set Free Prison Ministries has an excellent curriculum of Bible courses published by NavPress, Emmaus Bible School, and Moody Bible Institute. The courses present teachings on salvation, Christian growth, book studies, and discipleship. Courses provide students with a balanced view of the Scriptures systematically. Set Free also offers a series of studies for those who have difficulty reading.

SOCPM sets out the Bible study enrollment applications weekly. SOCPM will give frequent reminders and encouragement to enroll. As a motivator, SOCPM informs the students that SOCPM will mail the application, but they are responsible for mailing the completed Bible studies and any mail costs.

Literature

SOCPM has a library of countless articles on fatherhood, marriage, Bible study, doctrine, theology, tough Bible questions, creation, choosing a Bible, Spiritual gifts, and a biblical view on everyday topics; death, depression, fasting, forgiveness, prayer, repentance and much, much more. There are too many to list; if a SOCPM student has a question about life as a Christian or becoming a Christian, SOCPM has or will find an article from 1 to 100+ pages.

Monthly Devotions

In Touch Magazine

In Touch Magazine is a popular daily devotion of SOCPM students and is a ministry of In Touch Ministries whose mission is to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church. They remain committed to advancing the gospel from person to person and place to place as quickly, clearly, and irresistibly as possible.

Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is one of the most sought devotionals in most, if not all, correctional facilities. It is the most asked for by SOCPM students, who ask for multiple copies to distribute to other inmates in their units. ODB is a global ministry helping millions of people connect with God each day. For more than 75 years, ODB's purpose has remained the same: to reach people with the Bible's life-changing wisdom.

Tabletalk Magazine

Tabletalk is a monthly magazine dedicated to helping SOCPM students grow in Christ. In addition to a daily study, Tabletalk offers articles from pastors, scholars, and teachers. The ever monthly Tabletalk focuses on something different. Each issue contains feature articles, daily Bible studies, and columns touching on biblical, theological, and practical themes to strengthen and encourage the student in his faith. Tabletalk has become popular with SOCPM students who have taken the step of more in-depth Bible study, seeking to grow in the knowledge of theological topics.

Today in the Word

A ministry of Moody Bible Institute, 'Today in the Word' has been proclaiming the truth of God's Word through daily devotionals for 30-years. In addition to daily studies of Scripture, 'Today in the Word' has monthly articles and Q&A's from Bible experts to help readers grow a deeper understanding of God's Word.

Re-Entry Resources

Each week SOCPM lays out material related to resources for the inmates upon re-entry. From housing to fellowship ministries, SOCPM looks to provide the SOCPM student with other ministries and organizations to assist him upon his release.