Illinois District UPCI Christian Prisoner Ministry

05/12/2026

Still time to register for volunteer chaplain training this Saturday, May 16th at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Bloomington, 2810 Tractor Lane. Training will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and lunch is included. There is no charge to attend. Registration closes Wednesday at midnight.

Please register using this link:

04/19/2026

Unfortunately, the 2026 Illinois District CPM Conference has been cancelled. We will try again at a later date.

All who registered prior to the cancelation have been refunded the registration fee, and I have contacted each one to discuss other training and certification options.

Thank you for your continued support of this ministry and for your understanding.

I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Please contact me with any questions at [email protected].

Neil Jepson

02/23/2026

Still time for you to make plans to attend! This is going to be a great event. People are going to leave encouraged and equipped. Most importantly, I believe God is going to do what only He can do!

01/23/2026

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Called to serve. Sent to love.
Equip, connect, and be encouraged.
➡️ View the graphic for full details & register!

01/19/2026

Here is the schedule for the 2026 Illinois District Christian Prisoner Ministry Conference!

There is no cost to attend Friday Evening. Please join us for a time of worship and preaching of the Word. During Friday's service we will also be honoring Rev. Ted Chapman for his many years of serving as the Illinois District Chaplain.

The fee for Saturday sessions will cover the cost of the training for either Volunteer Chaplain or Life Recovery Facilitator AND lunch.

Register at:
https://il.dist.events/events/nam/cpm-conference/

Onsite registration will be available, but your early registration would be greatly appreciated as it will help with event planning.

12/20/2025

Please mark your calendars for the ILLINOIS DISTRICT UPCI CHRISTIAN PRISONER MINISTRY CONFERENCE! You will leave encouraged, equipped, and edified.

If you are interested in or are already participating in jail or prison ministry, or you just want to come support those who do, make plans to attend.

In addition to inspirational and teaching sessions, we will be honoring Bro. Ted Chapman for his many years of service as the Illinois District Chaplain.

MAY 1-2, 2026

NEW BEGINNINGS APOSTOLIC CHURCH
3121 E ELM ST
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

SPEAKERS:
Neil Jepson (IL District Chaplain)
Greg Tucker
Nicholes Robbins (CPM National Director)
Ron Cox (CPM Regional Director)

Volunteer Chaplain Training and Certification
Life Recovery Facilitator Training and Certification

TO REGISTER, CONTACT NEIL JEPSON AT (802) 310-7763
OR [email protected]

12/19/2025