Our Name...

The first part of our name, Jailhouse, is where we go. That is easy to understand. You might think, “Rock” is because of the famous Elvis song, Jailhouse Rock, and the most famous prison of all, Alcatraz, nicknamed “The Rock.” Not so. Our “Rock” is the “Spiritual Rock,” from 1 Corinthians 10:4 . . . For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was
Christ.

Who We Are...

Jailhouse Rock Ministries is a 501 (c)3 non-profit charitable organization in good standing with the State of Missouri, established in Stockton, Missouri in 1993. We belong to the Coalition of Prison Evangelists of Euless, Texas. The Stockton office operates with an all-volunteer staff. The board of directors provides the funds to pay the rent for the office and most office-related expenses. This allows donations to be used to purchase items for inmates.

What We Do...

We provide Bibles; correspondence Bible studies; Christian books and literature; and answer letters to inmates in all county jails, state prisons, the Federal Medical Center in Missouri and to a few jails in other states as well. We offer inmate family counseling by appointment.  We also visit and minister to inmates incarcerated at our local Cedar County Detention Center. All of our services are free of charge.

How We Do It...

We operate on donations and contributions. We do not solicit funds or actively fundraise. We do, however, provide an opportunity, to those who want to help, to make monthly or one-time contributions, by providing information about our organization and asking for prayer. Our office is run, correspondence answered, mail sent out, and our Bible and book distribution accomplished
with an all-volunteer staff!

What We Believe...

We believe that God sent his son, Jesus, to undo the works of Satan (1 John 3:8) and set captives free (in or out of jail) (Luke 3:19). Reaching out to inmates and providing them with God’s word, is partnering with Jesus to help make this happen.

Our Mission...

Our mission is to put a Bible and Bible literature into the hands of every inmate in the State of Missouri and elsewhere as the Spirit of God wills. Our mission is to fulfill Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’

Our Vision...

Our vision is to see the word of God and the love of Jesus transform the lives of the incarcerated, setting them free from the circumstances and behaviors that contributed to their incarceration. The word of God does not return void but completes the purpose for which it is sent. (Isaiah 55:11: So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.)
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