Malachi 4:6 — And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse. (NKJV)

Millions of children nationwide are growing up without fathers because their dads are in prison. Malachi Dads is tackling this epidemic by teaching Christian inmates how to grow into godly parents, equipping them to spiritually train their kids from behind bars to help break the cycle of crime in their families. The program develops their skills in five key areas: fathering, spiritual, educational, moral and vocational.

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Malachi Dads Pledge

As a Malachi Dad, I solemnly pledge to glorify God and build His kingdom by prioritizing the raising of godly children, first in my family, then in the influencing of other men to do the same in theirs. I firmly believe that my transformed life in Christ — my life of integrity, pursuit of this vision and the pursuit of godly character — will allow me to impact my children, family and others toward this end. I will practice a life of daily discipline and dependence on God through prayer and the study of God’s Word for the wisdom in how to nurture my children in the admonition of the Lord. I will pursue this endeavor for a lifetime whether my children are in my home or not. Finally, I believe that my end goal is not only for my children to walk in the Lord but that this God-given vision would impact multiple generations to come. So help me God.

Malachi Dads Programs in Three New Prisons!
March 2008: Lake County Jail, Waukegan, Illinois
May 2008: San Quentin Prison, California
June 2008: Walker State Prison, Georgia

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