

what we do
Onesimus Ministry is dedicated to sharing the love of Christ with incarcerated individuals and their families by providing prison outreach, counseling through digital and phone services, and prevention programs—all with the goal of restoring broken lives, healing families, and building stronger, faith-based communities.

Jail and Prison Ministry
We directly visit prisons throughout California to hold worship services with inmates, sharing in praise, prayer, and God's Word. This ministry is conducted 3 to 4 times a year, serving as a way to spread the gospel and provide spiritual fellowship to the incarcerated.
* Individual Visitation Ministry
This ministry involves individual, one-on-one visits to inmates in California's prisons and county jails. We offer comfort, evangelize, and provide counseling and spiritual guidance to help them turn their lives around. We visit county jails every Friday and prisons on a rotating schedule according to the mission's calendar.
* Document and Outreach Ministry
We deliver the gospel and communicate with inmates through various forms of correspondence and outreach. Our key activities include:
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Regular Publications: We produce and distribute approximately 450 copies of our quarterly newsletter in both Korean and English.
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Spiritual Literature Support: We donate Bibles and various religious books to prisons nationwide and send them directly to inmates.
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Personal Correspondence: We engage in personal counseling through letters with inmates and assist with the drafting of supporting letters for submission to legal authorities.
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'GettingOut' Program: We use the "GettingOut" phone and visitation platform to share scripture and provide counseling via text messages.
Onesimus School of Theology
* Mission and History
Our Bible College was founded in 2001 with the mission of effectively delivering God's Word to inmates. We are an educational institution officially authorized by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). We operate a Bible certificate program (42 credits) and a Bachelor of Theology program (126 credits), both provided completely tuition-free through a full scholarship system.
* Educational System
Inmate students receive their course materials via mail. After studying, they complete their assignments and mail them back to the college. This system allows them to focus on their studies without the need for outside help.
* Ministry Outcomes
Through our systematic theological training, many long-term inmates are growing into ministers within the prison system. Furthermore, after their release, we commission them to return to their home countries and serve as missionaries. Currently, approximately 100 Korean inmates are enrolled along with other English-speaking students from various ethnic backgrounds.
* Academic Support and Encouragement
To encourage academic excellence and good conduct, the college awards a small number of exemplary students with an Academic Achievement Award each year. We also provide support by drafting supporting letters for students upon request, which they can submit to correctional authorities.


New Life Ministry
* Post-Release Ministry Support for Repatriated Individuals
Our ministry assists dedicated inmates who have completed their theological studies with us to continue their work for God even after they are released and repatriated to their home countries. We provide collaborative support for these ministers in countries such as Korea, Mexico, Haiti, and Colombia.
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Local Ministry Support: We provide them with a place of worship to evangelize in their local communities. We also support them until they become self-sufficient by providing vehicles and other supplies. Additionally, we support special evangelistic events to help these ministers maintain stable ministries.
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Spiritual Training: We offer regular training programs to help local ministers continue to grow spiritually.
* Resettlement Support for Those Repatriated to Korea
This ministry is dedicated to helping our brothers and sisters who have been repatriated to Korea successfully settle into their new environment.
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Spiritual and Life Support: We connect them with local churches to support their spiritual lives, help them find jobs, and provide ongoing guidance to ensure they do not stray from their faith.
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Housing and Resettlement Support: We provide stable housing and work with them to adapt to legal and environmental issues in Korean society.
Youth Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation Ministry
Our organization is dedicated to reducing recidivism and supporting individuals in becoming healthy members of society. We achieve this through a variety of programs that span from youth crime prevention to the reintegration of adults after their release from prison.
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Youth Crime Prevention: We intervene with at-risk youth through camps, counseling, and our own Choice Program to guide them toward a positive path.
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Drug Offender Rehabilitation: In accordance with Proposition 36 (California law), we connect drug offenders with professional rehabilitation centers to help them recover. A key part of this ministry involves collaborating with organizations like Teen Challenge and the Salvation Army to establish healing communities.
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Post-Release Reintegration Support: We facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals back into society by connecting them with Sober Living Homes and Transition Homes, such as Phoenix House and Victory Outreach. We provide practical support including housing referrals and job placement assistance.
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Crime Prevention Program Management: We actively participate in community crime prevention efforts by hosting our own camps and Crime Prevention Symposiums.


Onesimus Mission Church
Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Every Friday
our TEAM:

Rev. Suk Ki Kim
선교회 설립자 김석기 목사
Founder of Onesimus Ministry / Onesimus Ministry and All Affiliated Ministries

Daniel Kim
성경대학 대표 김다니엘 장로
Elder / Director of Onesimus School of Theology

Pastor Derek Yim
선교회 대표 임태우 목사
Executive Director of Onesimus Ministry / Pastor of Onesimus School of Theology

Young Suk Han
후원회장 한영숙 권사
Head of Sponsorship
Commissioned Missionary:

Manuel Xolo
Pastor / Onesimus Ministry Veracruz,
Mexico

Daniel Esteban Mendez
Pastor / Onesimus Ministry & School of Theology San Luis, R.C. Mexico

Edgar Boris
Missionary / Onesimus Ministry San Salvador, El Salvador

Miguel Trujillo
Missionary / Onesimus Ministry Bogota, Columbia

전상경
Missionary / Prison Ministry
(Praise Team, Calendar Ministry)

Susanna Sierra
Missionary / Onesimus Ministry Tijuana,
Mexico

Myung C. Kim
Missionary / Onesimus School of Theology
San Luis, R.C. Mexico

Hugo Antonio
Missionary / Onesimus Ministry Bogota, Columbia

Guivard Dallemand
Missionary / Onesimus Ministry, Haiti
Ministry Partner

Lois Kang
Pastor / F.C.I MDC Onesimus Prison Ministr

박진우
Deported Ministry Partner, Korea

안일권
Pastor / Deported Ministry Partner, Korea (십자가선교회)





