Come out and be a part of Prison Ministry at the Pontiac Correctional Facility. We host ministry to those preparing to be released. You can participate as a one-time volunteer or apply to be a permanent volunteer. It is an interactive learning group for men willing to change their lives for Christ. We meet with the men on Mondays twice a month.
Purpose
Convicted2Change® is a 12-month faith-based program that allows individuals to learn, using a comprehensive biblical approach, how to prepare for their successful transition back into the community. Convicted2Change® provides the tools necessary for critical decision making, cognitive behavioral change, life skills development and spiritual transformation.
Mission
To create a conducive environment for men to come and grow, through spiritual transformation, be empowered so that they may serve their family and community.
Leader
THE REVEREND RODERICK N. WILLIAMS
The Reverend Roderick N. Williams is Senior Pastor of the church plant of Fellowship Community Church of Chicago. Pastor Williams is an ordained minister. He also is the President & CEO of Norman Fay & Associates, LLC and the developer of Convicted2Change® a consulting practice in which he shares his 20 years of expertise in prison reform and prisoner reintegration.
Pastor Rod has years of experience as a Youth Pastor, Church Planter, Community Developer, and Licensed Therapist. As a gifted leader, he has preached and led workshops in countries such as Israel, Africa, Russia, Singapore, and Australia. He also led short-term mission trips with youth to Romania, Mexico, China, and Nigeria. He has a B.S. in Education and Psychology and is completing a MA in Organizational Leadership at DePaul University. He is the proud father of three children and five grandchildren.
Partners
IDOC Pontiac Correctional Facility
Change Companies
Programs
C2C Pontiac- Is a one-year program that runs in 6-week cycles that consist of three phases:
1. Orientation
2. Personal Growth & Development
3. Relationships
We explore and evaluate nine life focus areas: managing mental and emotional health; daily living; decision-making; wellness; personal relationships; fathering/ parenting skills; positive use of leisure time; accepting personal responsibility; and spirituality/ spiritual growth.
In the Orientation Phase, they will have the opportunity to…
• Understand what’s expected of them as a member of Convicted2Change®
• Explore and Evaluate the nine focus areas
• Learn how to set SMART goals
• Schedule their time for activities that support a successful transition and a spiritual life.
In the Personal Growth & Development Phase, they will have the opportunity to…
• Examine a model of spirituality that focuses on three polarities between loneliness and solitude; hostility and hospitality; and illusion and prayer.
• Conduct a self–exploration of where you are in your relationship with self, others and God.
• Explore what has influenced your decisions in the past.
• Learn about a moral compass - a spiritual tool you can use to guide your decision making in the future.
• Apply the moral compass to your decision-making.
• Understand the link between emotions, thought and behaviors.
• Discover and apply strategies to help you manage your emotions.
In the Relationship Phase, they will have the opportunity to…
• Consider how they view conflicts in their lives and how they handle them today.
• Build healthy communication skills.
• Learn practical tips to effectively manage their conflicts.
• Recognize the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions.
• Evaluate the impact of their criminal behavior.
• Learn how to right the wrongs of past actions.
• Take a close look at their family relationships and behaviors.
• Reflect on family roles and rules that have greatly influenced them.
• Consider how to heal their significant relationships with family members.
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