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‘[The inmates] are
always receptive,
always cordial and «
courteous, always
supportive
— Jon Heddleston
Jail ministry
rather than rule for an inmate to be disruptive.”
Such a ministry takes time, effort and consistency. A group effort was necessary to make it work.
In the early stages of devel-’ opment, Mr. Shankle contacted local teacher, father and Washington' Baptist Church member Jon Heddleston concerning participation in such a ministry.
“It was the strangest thing,” said Mr. Heddleston.
Months before Mr. Shankle contacted him, Mr. Heddleston had attended a men’s breakfast in Warrenton that concerned prison ministry.
“I wanted to start something,’* said Mr. Heddleston.
But he was discouraged after talking about it with the guest speaker, a professional jail minister for over 20 years, who explained the
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