Introduction

For twenty-seven years I worked in the criminal justice system as a probation agent, and during that time, I had the privilege of working with prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges. During those years I developed an admiration and affection for the men and women of the law. However, I have been concerned that there is so little in the way of ministry presenting the only way of salvation in a way that might appeal to those in the legal profession. Ironically, full-time chaplains and dozens of volunteers regularly visit the prisons and jails to serve the spiritual needs of the inmates, but I know of no individuals or organizations which are presenting the Christian gospel to the men and women of the legal profession, even though the spiritual need for the grace of God is identical for everyone. If we invest much to bring the good news to those who break the law, shouldn’t we also invest at least a little to those who work to uphold the law?