Weekend Trainings

EMPOWERING LIVES AT KAIROS POLUNSKY UNIT

Weekend trainings for Kairos Polunsky Unit are more than just scheduled trainings; they’re a transformative experience that fosters personal growth and community. Held on 4 Saturdays prior to the weekend these trainings provide a supportive environment where volunteers can engage in meaningful discussions, learn new skills, and develop a sense of belonging. Our dedicated volunteers lead various activities, helping individuals prepare for their role on the weekend. Together, we create a nurturing space where everyone can thrive, find hope, and take meaningful steps toward a brighter future for the inmates they will serve.  Join us as we work together to uplift and inspire one another as we prepare for our upcoming weekends.  

Weekend Trainings

  • Two training Sessions will be from 9 am ~ 4 pm, on August 9th and 23rd in the gym at Kingwood Methodist Church
  • Two training Sessions will be from 10 am ~ 4 pm, on September 13th and 27th in the fellowship hall at Livingston Methodist Church

What We Offer

Our weekend training is designed to cater to a variety of needs, focusing on personal development, relationship building, and emotional well-being. Participants engage in workshops and activities that promote self-awareness, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Through a combination of group discussions, hands-on activities, and one-on-one mentoring, we aim to equip individuals with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Skill Development

Our weekend training covers resume writing, interview skills, and financial literacy, empowering participants with confidence for new career opportunities.

Emotional Support

The program encourages self-reflection and personal development. Participants engage in discussions that challenge them to think critically about their choices, beliefs, and aspirations.

Spiritual Growth

Through spiritual reflection, we support participants in exploring beliefs, building resilience, and finding hope.

The Kairos Community

At Kairos of Texas Polunsky Unit, we understand the importance of community. Our weekend training sessions are not just events; they are gatherings of individuals committed to supporting one another. Volunteers from the community dedicate their time and energy to create an inclusive atmosphere that fosters trust and belonging. This sense of community is crucial, as it helps participants realize they are not alone in their struggles.

Building Relationships

The relationships formed during our weekend training often extend beyond the sessions. Participants and volunteers share experiences, challenges, and triumphs, creating lasting bonds. These connections can be a source of strength, encouragement, and motivation, even after participants leave the program.

Peer Support

The power of peer support cannot be underestimated. Participants often find inspiration and motivation in the stories of others who have faced similar challenges. By sharing their journeys, they uplift one another, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and understood.

Volunteers’ Impact

Our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in making the weekend trainings successful. Many of them have experienced firsthand the transformative power of Kairos programs, and they are passionate about giving back. Their empathy, wisdom, and encouragement help participants navigate their paths, instilling a sense of hope and possibility.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our weekend training is designed to prepare our volunteers by  focusing on personal development, relationship building, and emotional well-being. Volunteers  engage in sessions and activities that promote personal growth  and effective communication. Through a combination of group discussions, hands-on activities, and mentoring, we aim to equip our volunteers with practical tools to navigate their roles on a Kairos weekend. 

THE KAIROS COMMUNITY

At Kairos Polunsky Unit, we understand the importance of community. Our weekend training sessions are not just events; they are gatherings of individuals committed to supporting one another. Volunteers from the community dedicate their time and energy to create an inclusive atmosphere that fosters trust and belonging. This sense of community is crucial, as it helps our volunteers realize they are not alone as they prepare for the Kairos Weekend

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

The relationships formed during our weekend trainings often extend beyond the sessions.  Volunteers share experiences, challenges, and triumphs, creating lasting bonds. These connections can be a source of strength, encouragement, and motivation for one another even after the Kairos weekend is over.

SUPPORT

The power of support cannot be underestimated. Volunteers often find inspiration and motivation in the stories of others who have faced similar challenges working a kairos weekend. By sharing their journeys, they uplift one another, creating an environment where everyone empowered to serve on the Kairos weekend. 

VOLUNTEERS’ IMPACT

Our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in making the weekend trainings successful. Many of them have experienced firsthand the transformative power of Kairos programs, and they are passionate about giving back. Their empathy, wisdom, and encouragement help volunteers  navigate their roles , instilling a sense of empowerment.

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.