The House of Grace Prison Ministries is a transitional house that help men that are coming out of jail or prison and need guidance back into society. The House of Grace Prison Ministries is faith based. All residents are required to attend Church, Bible Studies, and are encouraged to spend alone time with their Father in His word. The executive director of this organization can very much relate to the men, and is available for prayer or just someone to talk to.

                                 Give it all to God, Trust in God, and He will show you the way

The House of Grace Prison Ministries was founded in June 2002 by ex-offender Robert Smith. Living a life of crime that spread over a length of 25 years. God came knocking on his heart in a 6x9 prison cell at Florida State Prison. Robert thought that he had lost it all. It wasn't until later that he realized that by going to prison a third time gave him everything he was looking for "Jesus"! On this very night, he heard the sweetest words a man in his situation could ever hear ... God told him "I love you my son".

                                                      God has a plan for us all

This same night God also informed Robert "I have a job for you and you will do it"! At first Robert wasn't sure what this job was. After time and after his third release from prison, he fell upon some hard times himself. He called a Christian brother "Gary Wyder" in Central Florida and landed at a transitional himself, the House of Hope in Gainesville. After focusing on the word of God, and continuing to learn God's way, instead of Robert's way. He had a vision, that vision was the House of Grace Prison Ministries, and what a blessing it has been for so many. Robert not only loves but appreciates the job God has for him to do.

                                                          From crime to Christ

From inmate Smith to Mr. Smith, what a blessing! Robert currently goes back into the Florida prisons, some of these very prisons he himself has served time in. Robert gives his testimony and to let these men know that there is a God, and that God can and will change your life if submit to God. Living proof is standing right in front of them. Robert can relate to the men on the challenges they can and most likely will face upon release. But Robert encourages them to take Jesus with them where ever they go. And assures them that he is available for prayer, or just to talk. Some of the same law enforcement officers that called him Inmate Smith, now call Mr. Smith for help with men who feel as though they have no hope.


                                                       "I was naked and you clothed me;  

                                                          I was sick and you visited me;

                                                      I was in prison and you came to me"

 

                                                                     Matthew 25:36