Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Ministries
-- From prison walls to the freedom found in Christ's boundaries --
Welcome to our website!The intention of this website is to explain the needs of inmates leaving the confines of prison walls. Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare (KBPA) strives to minister to and help these men make a healthy transition back into society, thus lowering recidivism. KBPA is a faith-based non-profit organization.
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New!! September 29th, 2020
Hello! My name is Tim Wendt. I have recently moved from a part-time to a full-time staff position here at Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare (KBPA). I have lived at KBPA since June of 2019 when released from Mike Durfee State Prison (MDSP), located in Springfield, South Dakota.
After spending Christmas behind the razor wire for 19 years, life on the outside has been a huge adjustment, to say the least. If it were not for Kingdom Boundaries things may have turned out much differently. I am thankful to report however, that by God's grace and my continued obedience to His Word, my life is going smoothly. I am prospering and enjoying life on this side of the fence. God has been incredibly good in providing in so many ways, many of which have been completely unexpected. While in prison I attended Moody Bible Institute and received a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Ministry. I also earned a master's degree in Christian Counseling and am currently working on a doctorate's degree in the same. My role at KBPA is that of "Discipleship Chaplain." I will be helping recently released inmates adjust and plan for life on the outside. My focus will be to help residents develop a personalized and life-long discipleship plan. This plan involves one-on-one discipleship and mentoring. It will identify individual strengths, areas needing development, short/long-term goals, and spiritual gifts. In addition, a vision statement will be developed (much like an organization's mission statement). The goal of this ministry is not only to create something that is personalized but help institute an intentional effort of discipleship thus resulting in a maturing Christlike lifestyle. After much study and personal experience with individual discipleship, it is quite evident that the Scriptures call for an intentional discipling process. This process eventually leads to those being discipled to discipling others. Discipling people in prison and those just being released is a unique mission field. My experience of 19 years of incarceration and prison ministry has provided useful insight in this area. This discipleship/vision plan is also being accomplished at MDSP. This provides excellent continuity and a bridge for those being released to KBPA. If KBPA residents have not come from MDSP, then the process can begin here and continue after they leave. It is interesting how much effort goes into systematic, written, organized and goal orientated plans for business organizations, institutions, etc. There must be something to all of that. However, one does not usually find the same time spent in developing an individual plan to become more like Christ. The scriptures are not silent in this area. They give us a multitude of direct and/or implied guidance to not only make disciples, but to do so in an organized, biblical, and prayed over effort. Although we are to make plans, we must also be listening for any additional guidance and changes from the Lord. This includes not becoming proud but having a humble and dependent attitude of the Lord's enabling grace. Those who help others make changes in their lives are known by many names. Some examples are mentor, life-coach, sponsor, counselor, therapist, encourager, accountability partner, etc. The Bible calls this person a discipler and this process is a group effort. Biblical discipleship is helping others to become more like Christ, which is the primary goal of this ministry. Please keep our residents in prayer so that they can become Christlike and develop into valuable contributing members of our communities. Pray also for myself as I take on this responsibility of discipling and mentoring. Thank you! Thank You, Father, for making Yourself accessible to me despite Your great power, holiness, and overwhelming presence.
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Vision Statement
To lower recidivism (the return rate of inmates going back to prison), KBPA fosters Christian character one person at a time.
missions statement
The mission of KBPA is to form healthy relationships between Christian mentors and ex-offenders (regardless of their past indiscretions) in order to help them safely re-enter society. KBPA will come alongside these men to help them discern God’s love, will, and direction for their lives. At the same time, it will make available practical assistance so that these men can become productive and independent citizens.
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