Beginning in a single prison with a large group of volunteers in 1979, the We Care Prison Crusade has been held each year since then and now reaches into approximately 15 different prisons with an inmate population of over 12,000.

Held each January, this event attracts hundreds of volunteers, evangelists, and musicians from at least 15 states who carry the Gospel message to thousands of men and women in Alabama’s prison system.

Participants meet for a day of orientation and missions rally in Montgomery, Alabama, after which they spread out into the Montgomery, Troy, Birmingham, and Atmore areas for four days of in-prison ministry.  Each morning begins with a hearty breakfast followed by a workshop session with gifted teachers in each locality.  The volunteers then enter the various prisons for ministry through friendship evangelism.  Each day in the prisons also includes a chapel service with special music and evangelists.

Mature Christian men and women ages 21 and older are welcome to participate.  (Several prisons allow younger persons, ages 18-20, by special permission.)

Prayer is the foundation of the entire crusade. 
To encourage our friends who are praying and to unite our prayers around specific praises and concerns from the various prisons, we distribute a Crusade Intercessor’s Bulletin each day of the crusade. Sign up below to receive daily crusade updates and prayer requests.