About Kairos

Transforming Lives Through Faith and Compassionate Support

Kairos of Texas Polunsky Unit is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of faith and community support. Our prison ministry focuses on providing hope and encouragement to those incarcerated at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas. Guided by our Statement of Faith, we believe in the transformative love of God and the importance of building relationships. Our dedicated Advisory Council works tirelessly to ensure that our programs align with the mission of Kairos International, fostering a spirit of renewal and redemption. By participating in Kairos Texas, we aim to create a safe space for personal growth and spiritual development, helping inmates find a path toward healing and reintegration into society.

Sharing Faith, Inspiring Transformation, Building Hope for a Future of Redemption and Reintegration

Mission

At Kairos of Texas Polunsky Unit, our mission is to share God’s love and forgiveness with individuals in prison, fostering transformation and hope. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to build supportive communities that empower inmates to lead more fulfilling lives. Guided by our Statement of Faith and the principles of Kairos International, we provide a safe space for personal growth and spiritual renewal. Our Advisory Council plays a vital role in shaping our programs and ensuring that we address the unique needs of those we serve, helping them find purpose and meaning even in challenging circumstances.

Vision

We envision a future where every incarcerated person has the opportunity to experience the love of Christ, leading to lasting change and reintegration into society. At Kairos Texas, we aspire to create a supportive environment where inmates can connect with one another and with God, fostering resilience and hope. By cultivating partnerships with local churches and communities, we aim to expand our outreach and impact, ensuring that the message of redemption reaches every corner of the prison system. Together, we can transform lives and help individuals discover their true potential.

Let’s Make a Difference Together

Ready to impact lives at the Polunsky Unit? At Kairos of Texas, we believe everyone deserves a second chance. Whether you're interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more about our ministry, reach out! Your involvement can foster hope and transformation. Together, let’s create lasting change!

Statement of Faith

The people of Kairos are called by God to share the love of Christ with those impacted by incarceration. Kairos encourages believers from a variety of Christian traditions to be volunteers in this Christ-filled ministry.

Kairos programs offer to prison residents, their families, and those who work with them the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, and to grow in their faith and servant hood in Christian community. We stand on the common ground of the following elements of faith:

We in Kairos believe:

  •  The Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired word for our faith and our lives.
  •  In the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  •  In the deity, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  •  Friendship with God is a free gift, for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
  •  The love of Jesus Christ motivates His followers to provide food for the hungry, drink to the thirsty, welcome to the stranger, clothes for the naked and visits to the sick and those in prison.
  •  In sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with all incarcerated individuals, their families and to those who work with them inside and outside the correctional institution.

Agreement

By my signature, as a faithful member on a Kairos Inside team:

  1. I will obtain a current Kairos Inside manual. I will read the manual and I will follow the program as it is presented in the Kairos Inside manual with no unauthorized additions or deletions.
  2. I will make every effort to attend ALL team meetings. I understand that if I miss these team meetings, I could be dismissed from the team.
  3. After becoming familiar with the program, as a Christian I agree to support, in good faith, the Weekend activities, as well as the theological and scriptural content of the Talks/Meditations outlined in the Kairos Inside manual.
  4. I am a Christian and I have read and agree with the Mission Statement, the Vision Statement, the CORE Values, and the Statement of Faith of Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc.