You hold in your hands the key to a great treasure box. Inside the box is gold, silver, and precious jewels. The box in which these treasures are contained is rather unusual--not really very appealing. It is surrounded by razor wire, electrified fences, and armed guard towers. But inside there is great treasure . . . men and women, precious to God, who are waiting for YOU.
 
The manual you hold in your hands--“You Came Unto Me”--is a training guide for jail and prison ministry. This manual provides instruction for every level of involvement:
 
The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate.
Visiting one-on-one with inmates.
Ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside
an institution.
Assisting inmate’s families.
Providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution.
 
It includes instruction on dress and safety codes, institution and inmate typology, and how to relate to inmates in such a way that they will be attracted to the Gospel message and receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.