About Our Ministry
For nearly three decades, Ron Thompson Jail & Prison Ministry has been a beacon of hope for those behind bars and their families throughout Central Florida.
Our Story
Ron Thompson Jail & Prison Ministry was founded in 1995 when Ron Thompson, a former businessman, felt called to serve those society had forgotten. After visiting a local jail for the first time, Ron witnessed the desperate need for hope, compassion, and spiritual guidance among the incarcerated population.
What started as weekly visits to a single facility has grown into a comprehensive ministry serving multiple correctional institutions across Central Florida. Our team of dedicated volunteers has touched thousands of lives, providing not just spiritual support but practical assistance for successful reintegration into society.
Today, we continue Ron's original vision: to see every person behind bars as someone worthy of love, redemption, and a second chance. Our ministry extends beyond prison walls to support families, provide reentry assistance, and work toward breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Our Foundation
The principles that guide everything we do
To share the love of Christ with those who are incarcerated, their families, and the communities they will return to, providing hope, healing, and practical support for successful reintegration into society.
A community where every person affected by incarceration experiences transformation, restoration, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
- • Compassion without judgment
- • Dignity for every person
- • Faith-based transformation
- • Community restoration
- • Hope in second chances
Our Leadership
Dedicated servants committed to transforming lives through faith and compassion
Ron Thompson
Founder & Executive Director
Ron founded the ministry in 1995 and continues to lead with passion and dedication. His heart for the incarcerated has inspired thousands of volunteers and transformed countless lives.
Maria Johnson
Program Director
Maria oversees our reentry programs and family support services. Her background in social work brings professional expertise to our compassionate mission.
David Williams
Chaplain & Counselor
David leads our chapel services and provides spiritual counseling. His gentle spirit and biblical wisdom have brought hope to countless inmates and families.
Our Impact
Nearly three decades of faithful service to our community
Years of Service
Lives Touched
Facilities Served
Active Volunteers
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