The History of
FAITH Prison Ministry
A ministry working together to reach and restore fathers in our local prisons.
How Malachi Dads Began
Origins
Malachi Dads began in 2004 at Angola Prison in Louisiana, founded by Awana.
As the program grew, it became part of Lifeline Global Ministries.
A Global Ministry Framework
Lifeline Global provides the ministry framework, vision, and consultation.
Local churches, nonprofits, and volunteers implement and sustain the ministry in their own communities.
In the Houston region, FAITH Prison Ministry is the independent nonprofit organization that implements the Malachi Dads ministry model in local prisons.
Worldwide Reach
Malachi Dads is now being used in more than 200 prisons across 30 U.S. states and 9 countries.
FAITH Prison Ministry’s work in the Houston region is part of this broader ministry movement, serving incarcerated fathers and their families locally.
How FAITH Prison Ministry Began
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
FAITH Prison Ministry (Family And Inmates Transformed by Him) was formed in early 2025 as an independent nonprofit organization to support and expand biblical prison ministry throughout the Houston region, including implementation of the Malachi Dads ministry model for incarcerated fathers.
How it Began
Malachi Dads began in the Houston area in 2015 through a local church at Memorial Prison.
In 2022, leadership transitioned from a church-based model to a volunteer-led structure under Dave White and Pastor Tracy Baskin.
As God continued to open doors, FAITH Prison Ministry was established to support volunteers, organize weekly small groups, and expand biblical discipleship into additional prison units throughout the region.
Our Connection with Lifeline Global
Lifeline Global Ministries provides the framework, vision, and consultation for the Malachi Dads ministry.
FAITH Prison Ministry is an independent, locally led and locally funded nonprofit that implements the Malachi Dads ministry model as part of our work with incarcerated fathers and their families.
Our broader mission also allows us to develop and implement other biblical ministry efforts as opportunities arise.
We focus on faithfully serving our region—week after week, year after year.
Leadership
Board of Directors
– Dave White – President & Program Coordinator
– Pastor Tracy Baskin – Vice President & Pastoral Advisor
– James Ramsey – Treasurer & Volunteer
Dave and Tracy were there at the launch of the first Malachi Dads group at Memorial Prison in 2015.
Why a 501(c)(3)?
Being an independent nonprofit allows FAITH Prison Ministry to:
• Partner freely with local churches and volunteers
• Receive tax-deductible donations
• Expand our outreach as God opens doors, while continuing to implement the Malachi Dads ministry model for incarcerated fathers
Our Commitment
We believe transformed fathers lead to transformed families—and transformed families change communities.
Our mission is to equip incarcerated fathers to grow in faith, restore relationships, and impact future generations.
Let's Partner Together
Partner with us to reach more men and families.
Join us in the harvest — volunteer, share our flyer, or give to help transform lives.