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Helping to transform incarceration into purpose; one life, one story, one legacy at a time. Discovering Purpose, Transforming Lives since 2023.

10/21/2026

The impact of serving others is greater than we think!

10/07/2026

This is what Journey Into Freedom is all about. ❤️

It’s about creating a place where people can come as they are, find hope, encounter God, and begin the journey from bo***ge to freedom.

The moments captured in this video are more than just a gathering. They represent people choosing to step forward, people finding courage, and lives being changed one step at a time.

Freedom doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey—one where we learn to lay down what has held us captive and discover who God created us to be.

Journey Into Freedom Ministry exists to walk alongside people on that journey.

To remind them they are not alone.
To point them toward Jesus.
To create a safe place for healing.
And to celebrate every step toward freedom.

This is freedom in the making.
This is community.
This is Journey Into Freedom. 🙏❤️

https://jifministries.org

09/23/2026

"You're not the same person you used to be."

Today at Eddie Warrior, we watched a room full of women celebrate the transformation happening in each other's lives. We listened as they shared stories of choosing faith over fear, perseverance over giving up, and purpose over their past mistakes.

Their worship moved us to tears. Their faith strengthened ours. Their courage inspired us.

Every time we visit, we're reminded that God is in the business of restoration, and that transformation happens best in community. 💙

Thank you, ladies, for allowing us to walk alongside you. We left with our hearts full.

07/18/2026

April Ebnit our Class Facilitator for Emotionally Healthy Relationships at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center shares her experience after a Wednesday class.

We are in Phase II, working through Relational Integrity when April was open about her own journey guiding the ladies to freely take a step of faith in class.

Thank you for your Generosity! We could not walk this journey without your prayers and donations.

“𝙋𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣, 𝙖𝙨 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚"
Colossians 3:12

07/01/2026

Our Co-Founder and Director, Pastor Mike Shields delivered an encouraging message on how to navigate hard seasons to the ladies at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center.

Thank you to Swagelok for the generous donation and partnering with Journey Into Freedom Ministries to bring hope and restoration to our men and women behind bars.

"𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙, 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚."
Jeremiah 29:11

06/13/2026

Pastor Priscilla Shields delivered an encouraging message to the ladies at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center about trusting God when we don’t understand.

During chapel service the ladies broke out in song with Priscilla to “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross, it was a night to remember!

Thank you to our team of volunteers who faithfully serve our men and women at all three of our campuses. Go to our website for more information.

https://jifministries.org/

06/05/2026

Pastor Gabe delivered an impactful message to the men at Dick Connor Correctional Center during chapel service. He encouraged the men that you can renew your mind, walk in freedom and not be a slave to your behaviors.

The highlight of the volunteer team’s evening was being presented with a custom plaque made by early participants of our Journey Into Freedom curriculum.

Thank you to our donors for making nights like this for our men and women possible.

“𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚.”
Matthew 25:36

05/25/2026

Tanya Shearer our Formation Director was on week 12 working through our “Pathway to Identify and Purpose” curriculum at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center. After restoring our identity, we learn to steward our Unique Design. It is an exciting part of the process to watch God restore what once felt lost.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers from Journey Into Freedom! 💐💐

04/05/2026

This Easter, not only do we celebrate that our Savior is alive, we celebrate transformation, hope, and a new life.

Because Jesus rose from the grave, lives are still being changed today. What was once broken can be restored. What felt lost can be redeemed. What seemed without purpose can be made new.

At Journey Into Freedom, our mission is to empower and restore confidence in the lives of men and women who are incarcerated or facing homelessness. We walk alongside each individual, guiding them on a Christ-centered journey of freedom and the discovery of their unique, God-given purpose.

Easter reminds us that no story is too far gone. Through Christ, chains are broken, identities are restored, and new beginnings are possible.

Address

PO Box 42
Catoosa, OK
74015

Website

http://www.jifministries.org/

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