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Kairos Inside at FCI-Phoenix is now forming a Men's team. Shortly after, a women's team will be formed for the same facility. If you have any interest, please contact the weekend leader listed or webmaster of this site to have someone contact you with more information.

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Kairos is an International Christian Ministry.
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (KPMI) is the parent organization of a body of ministries operating as Chapters that are located in many States and Countries addressing the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women and children, and to their families and to those who work in the prison environment. Kairos sprang from the Cursillo movement and is supported by Christian volunteers including those from Cursillo and those other movements that consider Cursillo as their root.

On any given Kairos program you may find our guests to be of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Atheist, Wiccan, non-specified or other beliefs. We welcome all.

Our Kairos Inside program currently operates in 350 prisons in 31 states in the U. S. and 9 additional countries: United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru ,Canada and now the Dominican Republic. More than 170,000 incarcerated men and women have been introduced to Kairos, since its inception. The current number of volunteers exceeds 20,000 per year.

The Kairos Outside program is active in 19 states, Canada, England, Australia and South Africa, and includes 35 locations. Currently the Kairos Torch program is operational in 10 locations.

Kairos Prison ministry is active in 35 states and dozens of countries internationally. Kairos Prison Ministry International is located in Winter Park Florida. Founded with roots in the Cursillo movement, it evolved into one of the most effective ministries in reducing the recitivism (returns to prison) and provides an ongoing support programs.   

Kairos Inside for Incarcerated Men and Women

Well-organized and well-trained volunteer teams of men and women from the communities surrounding an institution present an introductory 3-day weekend, described as a short course in Christianity. This inter-denominational team of volunteers — both clergy and laypersons — works in cooperation with the Chaplain who carefully selects up to 42 inmate leaders to attend. A well-organized follow up program is part of this ministry.

Kairos Outside for Female family members and friends

Kairos Outside is a special weekend retreat designed to support the female loved ones of men and women who are or have been incarcerated. Families of the incarcerated “do time” right along with their loved ones. In a safe environment with loving people, women interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn to form small groups to support and give them strength for the challenges they face.