8. Attachments ……………………………………………………………….. 17 Mission The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women, and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their community. Terms Kairos - Kairos Prison Ministry International KOT – Kairos of Texas SCC – State Chapter Committee made up of State Representatives from all Advisory Councils, KOT officers, KOT Sub-Committee chairs and Advisory Members. ACOP – Advisory Council Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Group – Initial group formed to investigate the likelihood that a unit and community would be suitable for establishing a formal Kairos program (Inside, Outside or Torch). Group requires the approval of KOT New Start Sub-Committee. New Start Advisory Council –Group of volunteers established after approval by SCC and Kairos to continue the activities to begin a formal Kairos program. This group will remain active until after the first program weekend and operates under provisions of ACOP. Advisory Council – Formal organization that elects its officers after the first program weekend. This Advisory Council may begin with a minimum of 6 members and will grow to the minimum of 14 members within two years – also operating under provisions of ACOP.
8. Attachments ……………………………………………………………….. 17 Mission The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women, and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their community. Terms Kairos - Kairos Prison Ministry International KOT – Kairos of Texas SCC – State Chapter Committee made up of State Representatives from all Advisory Councils, KOT officers, KOT Sub-Committee chairs and Advisory Members. ACOP – Advisory Council Operating Procedures Ad Hoc Group – Initial group formed to investigate the likelihood that a unit and community would be suitable for establishing a formal Kairos program (Inside, Outside or Torch). Group requires the approval of KOT New Start Sub-Committee. New Start Advisory Council –Group of volunteers established after approval by SCC and Kairos to continue the activities to begin a formal Kairos program. This group will remain active until after the first program weekend and operates under provisions of ACOP. Advisory Council – Formal organization that elects its officers after the first program weekend. This Advisory Council may begin with a minimum of 6 members and will grow to the minimum of 14 members within two years – also operating under provisions of ACOP.