Indiana Justice Honors Drug Court Graduates

Aug 29, 2023 by Dani Messick

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Christopher Goff came to Goshen Monday to celebrate with Elkhart County courts at the Elkhart County’s Drug Court Celebration Ceremony.

Unexpected Grace and Gratitude in Prison

Jan 18, 2023 by Brooke Rothshank

In this story of Grateful Living, studio artist Brooke Rothshank reflects on finding perspective and common ground during her time teaching a five-session, gratitude-focused painting course to men at Elkhart County Jail in Indiana.

Inmates at Elkhart County Jail are giving back

Dec 14, 2021 by Samantha Albert

Goshen College leads classes at Elkhart County jail as part of Inside-Out program

Jun 03, 2019 by Mashall V. King

Education has value. Listening results in seeing something differently and being better for it. That doesn't just make people better. It makes a community stronger too.

New Elkhart County partnership helps former inmates remove hateful tattoos

Sep 29, 2018 by Kim Shine

Most times, a tattoo is a positive and permanent form of expression. But not for everyone. Those in prison may get one for different reasons, and those reasons can hurt their success after release.

Jail Minstry partners with Goshen Ink Therapy

Sep 24, 2018 by JOSELYN ELLINGTON

Inmates at Elkhart County Jail sign up for free program to remove face and hand tattoos

Aug 21, 2018 by Caroline Torie

Jail ministry's new machine will erase unwanted tattoos

Jun 26, 2018 by Liz Rieth

Korean pastor finds harmony inside Elkhart County jail

Apr 09, 2018 by Marshall V. King

On a recent Sunday afternoon, Sungbin Kim stood inside a locked room at the Elkhart County Corrections Center, playing a borrowed guitar.

Volunteers are the crux of jail ministry

Jan 08, 2018 by Dani Messick

Volunteers and workers at the 35-year old jail ministry of Elkhart County have been working hard to create a new kind of ministry for the people they help.

Ask the Sheriff

Jun 20, 2017

The jail ministry program is probably the largest of any jail in Indiana.

'Breaking all the stereotypes'

Dec 02, 2016

A new class at the Elkhart County Jail has some inmates giving back to the community. They've also picked up a unique skill.

Elkhart County inmates crochet items for the needy

Nov 28, 2016

After learning to crochet a month ago, eight to 12 inmates at the Elkhart County jail are giving back to the community by donating scarves and hats to local ministries to help struggling families keep warm this winter.

Jubilee Masses for prisoners call attention to jail ministry

Nov 14, 2016 by Molly Gettinger

"Elkhart County is the newest of all the diocesan jail ministry teams. Recently founded through the work of Mark Griffin, the team of five or six individuals hosts discussions, religious services, and Bible studies for their incarcerated brothers and sisters in Christ."

About Town: How college came to the Elkhart County jail

Jan 25, 2016

For a few days each May, some earnest college students who want to change the world sit in a room with men and women who were on the wrong side of the law. They sit as students, as equals. One set of them pays for college credit. The other is paying a debt in jail while awaiting trial or sentencing.

Jail Ministry of Elkhart County gives inmates a chance to express themselves, find new learning oppo

Nov 22, 2015

"These are human beings that have made mistakes, and if we can allow them to be involved in some programs and activities that will keep them, one, occupied; and, secondly, to direct their thoughts and their actions toward positive actions," Rogers said.

Ministry helps change Elkhart County Jail inmates' hearts, minds

Oct 26, 2015

"The programs are important but the inmates don't need a bunch of programs pushed at them. They need somebody to treat them like a friend, who values their opinions," Martin said. "We use the programs as way to get to know the people. Our ministry is showing them the Gospel, not just telling them."

Former Elkhart inmate gets second chance through jail ministry

Oct 24, 2015

Two years ago, Doug Cuney stood in the middle of his jail cell, feeling hopeless and that his life had no purpose. On Tuesday, Cuney stood in the middle of his living room with renewed hope and purpose in his life.

Building bridges

Jun 04, 2015

The international Inside-Out program was founded in 1997 at Temple University and Graterford Prison, both in the Philadelphia area, and has since spread to more than 100 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world.

Cory Martin trying to break down barriers

May 31, 2015

"We're investing," Martin said. "We're doing things. We may not see the result. And we have to be OK with that. We're just called to be faithful. We're not called to save people."

From Biblical Studies to Prison Ministry

Apr 17, 2015

"When Cory Martin walked across the stage at graduation, he certainly didn't expect that God would lead him to pursue jail ministry. "

New and Improved Visitation Policy

Nov 17, 2014 by Cory Martin

The Elkhart County Jail has revamped its visitation policy for non-volunteers making it easier for friends and family to visit with their loved one in jail.

Class lets Goshen College students and Elkhart County inmates study together

May 29, 2014

"What struck me is that if I were blindfolded and just walked into this room and heard the conversations and discussions that took place, you would never know you were in a jail," said Lt. Kris Klosinski, coordinator of inmate educational opportunities for the jail.

New Elkhart County Jail chaplain announced

Jun 13, 2013

"We couldn't be more excited to have Cory Martin serving as the Chaplain for the Elkhart County Jail," said Rick Lambright, president of the Elkhart County Jail Chaplaincy Board, in a statement. "Cory's leadership capacity, organizational skills and passion for ministry will take our jail ministry to a new level."

Cory Martin Goes to Jail to Change Hearts

Jun 10, 2013

The Elkhart Truth profiled the Elkhart County Jail's new chaplain, Cory Martin, Friday afternoon. Their story does a great job covering the recent work he did with The Crossing, a faith-based alternative school program that is serving many communities across northern Indiana. What they didn't cover was his past life as one of the more effective young political operatives in northern Indiana.

New Jail Chaplain

Jun 07, 2013

The new chaplain at the Elkhart County Jail has plans to organize the various ministry programs and groups active at the facility. "The jail has done a great job providing programming for inmates," said Cory Martin. "The big thing the program has lacked is maybe a cohesive vision and direction."

Study: Jail Programs can Reduce Number of Repeat Offenders

Aug 23, 2012

Brad Rogers is in the business of law enforcement. He prefers not to have repeat customers. And at the Elkhart County jail, something seems to be working. Rogers, the Elkhart County sheriff, said jail programs have reduced the recidivism rate for participating inmates - most often by more than half.