Outreach Event at Oklahoma Prison Draws Significant Participation

Recently, over 700 inmates gathered to worship, and more than 400 made commitments to Christianity during an outreach event at an Oklahoma prison, organized by Rev. Paul Dougherty. This initiative aimed to reach as many prisoners as possible, supported by just 32 volunteers who provided 1,000 hot meals, distributed 700 Bibles, and handed out 1,300 Bible study journals.

“I was really surprised; it seems like there’s an enormous opportunity to reach people in prison. Not many churches in our city are doing this,” Dougherty, who heads Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, explained. He emphasized the importance of outreach in making a substantial impact on the inmates.

Dougherty mentioned he felt favored by God, especially in his interactions with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and his team.

“The Governor is a Christian and mentioned he was in search of a church to attend,” shared Dougherty.

Additionally, Bobeck, a supporter, encouraged her daughter to get involved in prison outreach as well, expressing, “I really want to reach as many inmates as we can, not just a few at a time.”

Dougherty conveyed to Bobeck his ambition: “I don’t want to conduct small services for just 10 or 20 guys. I want to reach nearly every prisoner possible.”

The outreach commenced at the John H. Lilly Prison in Bouley, Oklahoma, on June 23rd.

“Despite my doubts, we managed to gather around 751 inmates who heard the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Dougherty confirmed.

The Victory Christian Center expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the inmates during this event.

“We’re incredibly appreciative of the chance to play a role in this important work,” they stated, noting that video footage of the occasion was shared online.