Ambassadors for Christ Presented by Don Setterlof and Beth Maycumber

Two very different people walking: Walk in a manner of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. Colossians 1 : 10-11 ESV Two very different people walking: Nik Wallenda Elderly man, using a walker Take Away: As believers, we often refer to our life in Christ as a walk. What we mean is that our life on this earth is a journey, with the ultimate purpose of living forever with God. Following Jesus is difficult, but the destination is worth it!

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Overview What is an Advocate ? Jesus is the great advocate Kairos is an advocate for Christ We bring the love and forgiveness of Christ to the incarcerated Kairos is united by our faith in Jesus Christ We introduce others to Christ Kairos does not advocate for residents We do not associate while they are on paper We want them to lean on Jesus, not us We pray for residents Keep the focus on Christ Christ laid down His life for all mankind

What is an Advocate ? A person who publicly supports or recommends another person, cause or policy. Champion Upholder Supporter Backer Promoter Spokesperson Fighter Crusader

Jesus is the Great Advocate I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous 1 John 2:1

Kairos is an Advocate for Christ Stand in the Gap Be a Disciple Walk the Talk

We bring the love and forgiveness of Christ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Matthew 25:35-36

We are United by our Faith in Jesus We take into the prison those things that unite us: The Bible The Trinity The deity, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Friendship with God is a free gift The Love of Christ motivates his followers to care for others Sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ

We Introduce Others to Christ Who is He What did He do for us We are His representative We share what He is doing in our lives

Kairos does not Advocate for Inmates No written mail correspondence No video visitation No email We give them nothing No use of social media with inmates Do not make court ordered payments on their behalf Do not put money on their accounts We do not sit on parole boards We do not write parole letters of endorsement We do not attend parole hearings

We do not associate while they are on paper Why?

We want them to lean on Jesus, not us We don’t show favoritism We don’t defend an inmates crime We don’t manipulate the participants to act a certain way We don’t get involved in family or legal matters

We Pray for residents Pray for their salvation Pray for their safety Pray for their families Pray for their victims

Keep the main thing the main thing Keep the Focus on Jesus Keep the main thing the main thing

Be an Advocate for Christ He laid down his life for you