Vision:

Our vision is that God’s kingdom will be manifested as the redemptive grace and peace of Jesus Christ are experienced by those impacted by a crime.

Our mission is to exhort, equip, and assist the Church in its ministry to prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their families and to promote biblical standards of justice in the criminal justice system.

Proclaiming the gospel

We proclaim the gospel by declaring the good news of Jesus Christ to those impacted by crime.

Making Disciples

We enable believers impacted by crime to become consecrated followers of Jesus Christ.

Doing Justice

We strive to bring biblical standards to the criminal justice system.

Loving Mercy

We are providing practical assistance, in Christ’s name, to those impacted by crime.

Speaking Truth in Love

We are communicating and demonstrating biblical truth in all of life.

Golden Keys of Prison Ministry The Key of “Agape” love-
Divine love is expressed in John 3:16, I Corinthians 13:4-8 and elsewhere in the Bible. It is the unconditional love of God expressed to humankind, not based on behavior, but because we are His creation and deemed worthy of redemption. God uses believers to express this love to others (Romans 5:5).

History
My drug and alcohol addiction began at the age of 8.Starting At the age of 18, I was in and out of jail and prison for 7 1/2 years. I found salvation in Jesus Christ while I was in prison in 1993, and I have been walking faithfully with my Lord since then.

Having spent time in prison, I know how lonely and discouraging it can be to sit behind bars for month after month. Yet my prison time was used for good, as a time of growth in my relationship with Jesus Christ. After my release from prison, there was a time of training and preparation.

The calling on my life is Matthew 25:34-36,
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and  you gave me a drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison and you came to me.”

 Credentials
· Since 1991, I have been involved in Golden Key Prison Ministry.

· Since 1993, I have been involved in:

    ~ Prison Fellowship Ministry as a volunteer.

    ~Chemung County Jail as a volunteer, preacher, teacher, mentor and  counselor.

·  Since 2000, I have taught mentor seminars at area churches &  conventions.

· In 2006, 
~I Founded and have taught classes for “ADAM”  (Alcohol Drug  Abuse Ministry)

     ~Was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital as a drug and alcohol counselor.

If you would like to be our partner in spreading the good news of the gospel to those behind bars, you can help in any or all of the ways listed below:

Prayer:

Using our quarterly newsletter, bring the various enclosed prayer requests to the Lord. (If you would like to be added to our mailing list, just call or write and we’d be glad to include you.)

Volunteer:

We continually need men and women who are willing to give 2 to 3 hours a week sharing the Gospel in jail or in homes, and then discipline those that accept the Lord.  We will train you and see that you are completely prepared before you begin working in the ministry.

Support:

Terry has financial needs including salary, travel expenses, telephone, teaching materials, and Bibles.  Donations are tax deductible and we furnish a receipt at the end of the year. Checks should be made out to: Southside Alliance Church

 If you are interested, please contact us: Phone: (607)-732-6580 x3204
Or write:
Southside Alliance Church
Attn: Terry Batrony
530 Penn Ave
Elmira, NY 14904