Merlyn Klaus is our speaker from the Jail and Prison Ministry.
After 25 years at Channel 6 in Omaha, Merlyn followed his calling. In 2004, he started in Seminary. He graduated in 2009. Since he is with both the Jail Ministry and at Salem Baptist Church.
The cost of housing prisoners is raising. Over $30k per year per prisoner at costs for Nebraska and Iowa over $400 million annually.
The Ministry is looking for volunteers to run Bible studies and work with inmates. The process takes months to pass background checks and training.
Contact information:
Thanks, Merlyn, for the interesting information.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Omaha