Transformation at Olmos Prison

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Statistics show that 45 out of every 100 prisoners who are released end up back in prison for committing another crime.  In contrast, only 5% of prisoners from evangelical prisons relapse.  The prison also runs a rehabilitation centre for inmates under the guardianship of the church. 

Selected prisoners with less than 4 years can serve, work and live at the rehabilitation centre during the week with no guardianship at all.  Over weekends they return to custody.  The work they do and the trust they are given helps them build confidence.  When they are released into the outside world they are equipped with life-skills to help them make a success of their lives.  It took 21 years to build the Christian prisons to where they are today in Argentina, but it all started with the faithfulness of one man. 

The challenge to all Christians is to follow the call that the Lord has placed in your hearts, no matter how crazy it may seem.  When you act in obedience, God always comes through for you.  Ed Silvoso says, “See what you’ve never seen before, do what you’ve never done.”