Re-Entry Prison and Jail Ministry

04/19/2026

05/10/2025

Welcome to May 2025.
One of my favorite Psalms for the Month of May is Psalm 20

May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;
May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;
May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion;
May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice.
May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.

This is also my prayer for you and all those I get to minister to whose lives have been affected by incarceration and substance abuse. This month at the San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Program(ARC), we have over 90 people currently enrolled in our six-month program. Please keep these men and women in prayer that they may find victory in overcoming substance abuse and homelessness. Also, please pray for the staff that ministers to all these beneficiaries.

THANK YOU!

Chaplain Art.

01/28/2025

January 2025 Newsletter

Thank you so much for supporting Re-Entry Prison and Jail Ministry throughout 2024. Some of you prayed, some of you gave financial support and some of you donated your time to keep the ministry up and running.

I have always been amazed on how our Lord supplies what RPJM needs each year to minister to those whose lives have been affected by incarceration. Since I have been volunteering at the Salvation Army [almost two years now] we have been able to help lots of men, one-on-one through counseling and to continue through the Salvation Army’s six month Adult Rehabilitation program. Many have graduated from homelessness and incarceration to staying sober and carrying on to productive lives. Some have not made it yet but seeds have been planted for God to grow and harvest at a later date.

This last year, I purchased a used Chevy Suburban to take men to church with me on Sunday mornings and other events, yet many more men wanted to come with us on Sunday’s. So I was able to purchase a used Ford Transit that seats 15. It is filled every Sunday with men who want to learn more about God. All this happens because of a partnership with God and each other.

2025 has begun with a blast. Please continue to pray for the work in all aspects to help men successfully re-enter our society. Blessings to all!

Chaplain/Pastor
Art Lyons, D.Min.