WRITE-WAY PRISON MINISTRIES INC. (WPM) is a non-profit corporation established to provide Bible correspondence courses free to prisoners in Texas and Louisiana. In 1982 Mr. Ralph Nichols was appointed Penal Coordinator for the state of Texas by Emmaus Bible Correspondence School in order to provide this service to prisoners.

When Write-Way began in 1982, about fifty inmates were served in less than ten institutions. During 2018 more than 7,000 active students were served in more than 316 institutions.

Write-Way exists to disseminate and teach the Word of God in the form of correspondence courses without cost to the incarcerated in Texas and Louisiana. The Write-Way home office is located in Garland, Texas. 

Thirty-four Branches in Texas and Louisiana assist the home office. Branch managers serve as a liason to the home office and lead church members in grading and commenting exams to counsel the students. The counseling aspect contributes immensely toward rehabilitating inmates and making them disciples of Christ.

Prisoners enroll by filling out and returning an Enrollment Card obtained from an active student, a chaplain, or a visiting minister, or by mailing a written request directly to Write-Way.

The CURRICULUM is composed of sixty Bible-based study courses published by Emmaus Bible Correspondence School and Nav Press in either English or Spanish. The gospel message of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection is presented in the first four books sent. The discipleship and Bible study books follow. A certificate is given for completion of each course.

The Inmate’s progress through this Bible self-study program depends upon commitment and applied diligence in order to complete the courses. Inmates may opt to continue these courses in the free world at no cost.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help in all aspects of the ministry: graders, commentators (or counselors), secretaries, office clerks, financial supporters, prayer warriors, and many others. Many volunteers report that they receive much blessing from their interaction with the students as they grade and counsel. All Write-Way volunteers must adhere to the Biblical doctrines set forth in the STATEMENT OF FAITH.

FUNDS come in as the Lord leads in the hearts of individuals, through groups such as churches, local charities and organizational grants.

Write-Way Prison Ministries, Inc. is a non- profit organization exempt under Code 501(c)(3). ID No. 75-1848459.