A vision for the next chapter
I’m exploring a transition toward full-time work in speaking, reentry consulting, and the development of Fishing with Jesus. This vision is being shared for conversation and planning.
Why this work matters
Recovery and reentry need relationships that last. My vision is to help connect people participating in recovery inside prison with churches, recovery communities, and practical support after release.
My experience with The Living Harvest and correctional ministry has shaped the belief that welcoming communities and purposeful service can help people build a new life.
Fishing with Jesus mission
Fishing with Jesus equips churches, organizations, and individuals to develop Christ-centered ministries that connect recovery inside prison with practical support after release, strengthen Celebrate Recovery, and prepare leaders to serve people seeking transformation through Jesus Christ.
Fishing with Jesus vision
We envision communities where churches, organizations, and individuals work together so that people affected by addiction and incarceration can find lasting recovery, a welcoming community, opportunities to serve, and a transformed life in Jesus Christ.
Three parts of the vision
Bring my testimony and 40 Winters to prisons, churches, recovery groups, and families who need encouragement.
Help churches and organizations plan reentry ministries, prepare volunteers, and build recovery-centered relationships.
Equip churches, organizations, and individuals to develop ministries for reentry, Celebrate Recovery, and transformation, including pathways for released Field Ministers to prepare for leadership.
A proposed transition
I’m considering how to move toward this work full time. Timing and the final structure remain under review.
Define the roles, partnerships, budget, and milestones needed to move forward.
Develop ministry materials, book distribution plans, services, and the relationships needed to carry out the work.
Talk with potential supporters about specific needs, intended use of funds, and how progress would be communicated.
For potential supporters
Potential needs include book distribution, ministry travel, volunteer training, program planning, and the resources needed for a responsible transition into full-time work.
Before any contribution, we will clarify whether support is for Fishing with Jesus’s nonprofit ministry or for Dale’s personal transition and independent work. The recipient, purpose, and terms will be identified separately.
Discuss the visionNo online donations are being collected. This page does not represent an approved transition or endorsement by Prison Fellowship.