Books for Prison Ministry

The hug that says it all

by Paul Adams, Maria Lush

A giveaway booklet for people who feel trapped by life. A little story of hope, with a hug in the middle and a home at the end.

Can I forgive myself?

by John Phillips

This book is a straightforward Biblical response to that very question, ‘Can I forgive myself?’ It explains the need we all have of God’s forgiveness and how we can receive it.

Christmas Then and Now

by Gram Seed

This 12 page A6 booklet is designed for outreach at Christmas, especially to the homeless and those struggling with an addiction. Gram Seed explains how God preserved his life when on a life support machine and how he encountered Jesus.

Inner Hope

by Barbara J Parsons, John Phillips

A collection of 60 traditional hymns and related scriptures, to encourage Christians while in prison and to challenge, with the gospel, those who are not following Christ.

Inner Struggles

by John Phillips

Life is a mixture of happiness and pain; of laughter and tears; of celebration and grief; of soaring and crawling.

For some, life brings more joy than sorrow; for others, life is hard with only rare moments of real joy. For us all, there are times when we struggle.

This little book uses verses from the Bible as a means of offering hope and comfort to those who recognise their need of God's help in their struggles.

Justice and Mercy

by John Phillips

This 12 page A6 booklet explains the message of Easter: Jesus’ crucifixion was an act of justice to satisfy God’s wrath on account of our sin. That God should send Jesus to take the punishment that we deserve was an amazing act of mercy.

Making Sense of Forgiveness

Second Edition

by John Phillips

The book explains what it really means to forgive and includes many stories of how victims of serious crimes have been able to forgive. It also suggests how we should seek forgiveness ourselves when we have hurt others.

Making Sense of Forgiveness - Study Guide

2023 Edition

by John Phillips

This study guide should benefit anyone wishing to think about forgiveness more deeply.

New Life

2020 Edition

by John Phillips

This 28 page A6 booklet explains the New Life that Jesus offers, which brings us into a relationship with God. It is written especially for those who are living with guilt and shame and find it difficult to believe that God loves them despite their past.

Now Free

by Barry Woodward

Barry Woodward was a drug dealer and heroin addict who once lived on the notorious Bull Rings in the centre of Manchester. Now Free describes how he escaped from his addiction.

Now Free - Alison's Story

by Alison Fenning

In Now Free, Alison Fenning shares how God set her free from an addiction to alcohol extending over 16 years – and how He then enabled her to fulfil her childhood dream.

Now Free - Trudy's Story

by Trudy Makepeace

In Now Free, Trudy Makepeace explains how God set her free from an eighteen-year battle with drug addiction and from time spent living and working on the streets.

Prayers From Inside

by John Phillips

Prayers from Inside is a collection of short prayers in plain language for men and women in prison.

Time with God

by Barbara J Parsons, John Phillips

Life can be tough for Christians who are serious about living a godly life in obedience to the Bible’s teaching. Living as a committed follower of Jesus can be especially tough for those serving a prison sentence.

Truth Unlocked

English

by Paul Adams, John Phillips

Truth Unlocked consists of 16 Bible studies which have been written primarily for Christians; for those who are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and have chosen to live according to what the Bible teaches.