Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries
Religious InstitutionsNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries operates within the religious institutions sector, providing Christian programs and chaplaincy support to inmates in Forsyth County’s jail, prison, and youth detention facilities. The organization aims to transform lives through faith-based guidance, offering monthly programming that serves more than 1,100 individuals at the Forsyth Correctional Center and related facilities. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, it has a history that began in 1977 with volunteer efforts and evolved to establish a dedicated chapel at the correctional center, later serving as a bridge between community volunteers and incarcerated individuals. The ministry’s work is carried out by a small team, reflecting its focus on volunteer-supported spiritual care and recurring, faith-centered interventions for its target population. In July 2021, the organization announced the appointment of Mark Hogsed as executive director, indicating leadership development within its ongoing operations.