Criminals And Their Families

                                                                                                               Byron Elsey 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Press Release

Dr. Byron Elsey has considerable experience working with hundreds of criminals and their families as a chaplain; he focuses on shoring up fragile family relationships. He has served in juvenile and adult correctional institutions, as well as being the founding director of The Community Ministry with Ex-offenders. He has worked with some criminals and their families for over 20 years.

NEW MINISTRY

Many years ago God laid on my heart and soul a passion to minister with criminals and their families.  God impressed on me that these despised and rejected people are the lepers in today’s world.  As a result, I founded The Community Ministry with Ex-offenders (and their families) (C.M.E.O.) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  This ministry continues to this day to be part of the Correctional program of the Correctional Service of Canada under the new name, Bridging the Gap.

Recently, God challenged me to establish a similar ministry using the Internet.  Because of this, I have written the book “Heart And Soul” which details the goals of such a ministry was born.  

This is a ministry which trains volunteers to be coaches with criminals and their families.  The program operates a web site providing training and support for volunteers in the coaches’ program.  Criminals and their families are not excluded from being coaches.

Another important aspect of the program is community education related to changing  those factors that cause crime such as poverty, mental illness, learning disabilities, parenting, gangs, drugs, prison, and much more.                                                  

This is a Christian program that encourages common sense standards.

My book,” Heart And Soul” gives the details of this ministry.

Byron Elsey