Rev. Daniel McMiller, SWD Missions Executive
(414) 464-8100

The South Wisconsin District continues to provide a much needed and vibrant ministry at the CCF-S (formerly the House of Correction). The LCMS and WELS chaplains there share office and chapel space as well as other resources such as computers, copy machines, videos and print media. They meet together to coordinate schedules and assure compliance with County Correctional Facility-South authorities while serving the inmates. Periodically, they also meet jointly with their immediate supervisors in their respective church bodies in order to avoid any misunderstandings, and to assure that shared resources are available to continue their separate and important ministries. From this effort 100’s of men have been baptized by LCMS pastors in the greater Milwaukee area, and many, many more men have heard the clear proclamation of the Gospel. In partnership with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society, many formerly incarcerated men are coming to Mission of Christ Lutheran Church on 9th and Center to receive support in what has been called “Free at Last Ministries.” A Mission Support Team is being developed to assist in the planning, resourcing and accountability of service to the men once they have been released from the CCF-S and start participating in “Free at Last Ministry” services and activities.

Bible marking project for prison ministry
You can do your own prison ministry Bible marking project using free Avery Design Pro software with the following files saved to your computer: Instructions (Microsoft Word); Bible marking (compressed Avery files).

“Free At Last Ministries” at Mission of Christ Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Contact: Vicar Afam Ikanih, (414) 264-4050

Mission of Christ Lutheran Church has adopted the vision of serving men who have been released from the CCF-S (see above). “Free at Last Ministries” at Mission of Christ works with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society and the SWD incorporating a backpack distribution program, a supportive care network and Bible study groups. Vicar Afam Ikanih and Layman Patrick Batom are key in the coordination of this program, and are dedicated to supporting these men and their families with their physical and spiritual needs. 

Rev. Daniel McMiller, SWD Missions Executive
(414) 464-8100

The South Wisconsin District continues to provide a much needed and vibrant ministry at the CCF-S (formerly the House of Correction). The LCMS and WELS chaplains there share office and chapel space as well as other resources such as computers, copy machines, videos and print media. They meet together to coordinate schedules and assure compliance with County Correctional Facility-South authorities while serving the inmates. Periodically, they also meet jointly with their immediate supervisors in their respective church bodies in order to avoid any misunderstandings, and to assure that shared resources are available to continue their separate and important ministries. From this effort 100’s of men have been baptized by LCMS pastors in the greater Milwaukee area, and many, many more men have heard the clear proclamation of the Gospel. In partnership with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society, many formerly incarcerated men are coming to Mission of Christ Lutheran Church on 9th and Center to receive support in what has been called “Free at Last Ministries.” A Mission Support Team is being developed to assist in the planning, resourcing and accountability of service to the men once they have been released from the CCF-S and start participating in “Free at Last Ministry” services and activities.

Bible marking project for prison ministry
You can do your own prison ministry Bible marking project using free Avery Design Pro software with the following files saved to your computer: Instructions (Microsoft Word); Bible marking (compressed Avery files).

“Free At Last Ministries” at Mission of Christ Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Contact: Vicar Afam Ikanih, (414) 264-4050

Mission of Christ Lutheran Church has adopted the vision of serving men who have been released from the CCF-S (see above). “Free at Last Ministries” at Mission of Christ works with the Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Mission Society and the SWD incorporating a backpack distribution program, a supportive care network and Bible study groups. Vicar Afam Ikanih and Layman Patrick Batom are key in the coordination of this program, and are dedicated to supporting these men and their families with their physical and spiritual needs.