Faith Services
Thomas Arbaugh
Administrator
Faith Services Mission, Vision, and Values
MISSION: We transform lives and nurture hope through meaningful encounters.
VISION: We envision a correctional environment where all people are empowered to peacefully integrate their spirituality, find meaning, and lead purposeful lives.
CORE VALUES:
Faith
Faith is built upon trust and hope. Faith as a core value is about believing in God, others, and ourselves, even before we have evidence. It is a guiding principle that frames our “why” and gives us purpose.
Leadership
John Maxwell says, “leadership is influence; nothing more, nothing less.” Leadership as a guiding principle is about empowering, including, and lifting up. Leadership does not require titles, authority, or credentials- it requires a servant’s heart and vision.
Honor
Honor is doing what is right, noble, and just in spite of the circumstances. As a guiding value, it means doing right by others, even when you have been wronged. What is done in darkness will be known in the light.
Grace
Grace is an unearned gift of mercy and kindness. It is through grace that we have compassion and mercy. Grace allows us to forgive and love others even when they have done unloveable things.
Humility
Humility is knowing one’s self and showing up in an authentic way, without masks and hidden agendas. It is a grounded posture, balancing confidence and competence. As a core value, it is inviting others to be first and choosing to go last.
Faith-Based Activities
Chaplains and community partners provide a wide variety of services within ADCRR institutions. Studies have shown that people who are active in faith-based programming while incarcerated are less likely to be involved in negative behavior. They also develop skills that enhance their chance for long-term success once they reenter the community.
State-wide, Chaplains coordinate an average of 3,000 services per month inside the prisons. This includes regularly scheduled worship/study opportunities for more than 40 different faith traditions. In addition, community groups and individuals will periodically assist with special services and seminars at each complex.
Primary Scope of Chaplains
- Provide spiritual support and faith-based services to persons who are incarcerated as well as staff members to enhance organizational culture
- Ensure religious liberty and accommodations for more than 40 recognized faith traditions
- Approval and procurement of personal property used for spiritual enrichment
- Provide subject-matter expertise on matters of faith-based claims regarding diet, approved absences from work or school, clothing, native sweat lodges, and other matters
- Recruit and train volunteers who provide programming and ritual/sacramental services
Volunteer Programs Offered
- Mentorship both in and outside of facilities
- Transitional housing for returning citizens
- Pen-pal services for men and women who are incarcerated
- Evidence-based recovery and mental health services
- Family support services including scholarships and holiday gifts
- Special events with guest speakers, professional athletes, and musical artists
- Organized faith leader visitation (both in-person and via video conference)
- Provision of sacramental and ritual activities
- Reentry support services
- Educational curriculum for adaptive coping and behavior
- Oversight of certain faith-based accommodations including native sweat lodges and food service
- Donation of faith-based items
- Serve on multi-faith advisory committee
Thomas Arbaugh
Faith Services Administrator
[email protected]
(602) 542-3090
Allen Miser
Senior Chaplain on Assignment
[email protected]
(602) 364-3409
ASPC Complex |
Chaplain |
|
Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Senior Chaplain Timothy Poetter | [email protected] | (520) 364-7521 ext. 34360 |
| Eyman | Senior Chaplain Naomi Wood | [email protected] | (520) 868-0201 ext. 82204 |
| Lewis | Senior Chaplain William Thomas | [email protected] | (623) 386-6160 ext. 54904 |
| Perryville | Senior Chaplain Bobby Harris | [email protected] | (623) 853-0304 ext. 24017 |
| Phoenix | Senior Chaplain Adam Henry | [email protected] | (602) 685-3100 ext. 52012 |
| Safford | Senior Chaplain Troy Agema | [email protected] | (928) 425-8141 ext. 98470 |
| Tucson | Senior Chaplain Darrell Ware | [email protected] | (520) 574-0024 ext. 36039 |
| Winslow | Senior Chaplain Sonia Jimenez | [email protected] | (928) 289-9551 ext. 44410 |
| Yuma | Senior Chaplain M.R. Kidwell | [email protected] | (928) 627-8871 ext. 16070 |
FAQs
Q. May I send a Bible or other sacred writing to a person who is incarcerated?
A. Books (faith-based or otherwise) must be sent in accordance with Department Order 914, Inmate Mail, which includes receipt directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor. Individuals and organizations that are not publishers or authorized distributors may not send books to people who are incarcerated.
Q. If I am unable to purchase one new, how will my incarcerated family member get a Bible or other sacred writing?
A. Many organizations donate Bibles and other sacred writings to the ADCRR, which are available.
Q. How do I become a faith-based volunteer?
A. Please refer to the Volunteer Services page of this website.
Q. Can a person who is incarcerated request a visit from a leader in their own organized faith community?
A. The ADCRR encourages faith-based visitation between people who are incarcerated and their organized faith community leaders. Either the person who is incarcerated or the faith community leader can initiate this process by contacting a Chaplain to make arrangements. See Department Order 904 for more information.
Q. How do I notify a person who is incarcerated when there is a family emergency, such as a serious illness, injury, or death?
A. During normal business hours, Contact the Senior Chaplain. If it is after hours, contact the shift supervisor. Be prepared to provide specific information that will assist with verifying the emergency (e.g. name, relationship, law enforcement agency or hospital).
Q. Will I be allowed to volunteer for prison ministry if I have an incarcerated family member?
A. Yes. Volunteer applicants are not excluded if they have incarcerated family members, but would not be assigned to provide services where their family member is housed.
For more information on specific guidelines regarding marriages, diet, personal property, group worship/study, or other faith-based accommodations, please refer to Department Order 904.