Mesa County Jail Ministry

Mesa County Jail Ministry The Mission of the Mesa County Jail Ministry is to share the love, grace, and healing power of Jesus Christ to all those in need of hope and soul-healing.

Our team coordinates volunteer services, fulfills religious diet requests, distributes Bibles and Bible studies, organizes church services, manages the jail library, delivers death notices, offers religious counsel, and so much more. We believe that every person is a life worth loving and investing in as we encounter individuals from all walks of life, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. While

the journey of every heart has its story, we aspire to love people where they are in order to share the hope of Jesus Christ. We believe there is a hope within every soul who are seeking something greater; an opportunity to experience a lasting and fulfilling purpose, for themselves and their loved ones. Since its beginnings in the Spring of 2014, officially incorporating August of that year, the Mesa County Jail Ministry (MCJM) has been blessed mightily by God. Many have recognized this mission field in the middle of Grand Junction. We are a truly local ministry supported by the community. The Mesa County Detention Facility (MCDF) and the Mesa County Jail Ministry operate under a Memorandum of Understanding to maintain and support the position of Chaplain in the Jail. Most every day over 500 inmates populate the Mesa County Jail. When an Inmate comes to faith that not only effects them but their family and friends as well. Entering the confines of the jail you find a culture foreign to the day to day outside. Inmates, male and female, range in age from 18 years to over 70 years. Working inside the facility are the Deputies and Jail staff that look after Inmate safety and manage the day to day routine. This difficult work is carried off day in and day out with commendable professionalism and care. Our volunteers are a dedicated lot who are committed to expressing and sharing love and instruction to each inmate. Our Chaplain oversees and leads the volunteers in their efforts.

04/05/2026

Yesterday in Bible Study an inmate hit us with this:

“Pride is not your ride and ego is not your amigo.”

Full House at the Banquet tonight. To God be the Glory! Jesus was lifted up and praised.
02/22/2026

Full House at the Banquet tonight. To God be the Glory! Jesus was lifted up and praised.

Good Morning 🌞 The conviction of the Holy Spirit leads us to repentance and sustains us. God’s grace is sufficient.
02/01/2026

Good Morning 🌞

The conviction of the Holy Spirit leads us to repentance and sustains us. God’s grace is sufficient.

At the last night of summer camp, my teenage self felt conspicuous as I stood alon...

** 2026 Annual Banquet and Silent AuctionFebruary 21, 2026------------------------------------------------------------Pu...
01/30/2026

** 2026 Annual Banquet and Silent Auction
February 21, 2026
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Purchase your tickets now!

Join us for the Mesa County Jail Ministry’s Annual Banquet and Silent Auction on February 21, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm
at First Presbyterian Church!
Enjoy a delicious meal catered by John the Ribber,
connect with others, and hear inspiring stories of how
God is moving in the Mesa County Detention Facility.
We’d love to see you there!

Purchase tickets online at (https://mesacountyjailministry.org/events-banquet/)
or call us at 970-462-9030.

Cost is $35 per ticket or $245 for a table of 8. (If you choose to purchase online, Eventbrite charges an extra fee on top of the above cost. Call us to avoid this fee.)

01/20/2026

He cares for the birds of the air….

01/20/2026
Good Morning 🌞 The term Christian usually is associated with what an individual does. Yet, Jesus said without me you can...
01/20/2026

Good Morning 🌞

The term Christian usually is associated with what an individual does. Yet, Jesus said without me you can do nothing. Galatians 2:20 teaches that we are crucified with Christ and that He lives through us.

Jesus sacrifice is the source of the Christian’s righteousness. II Corinthians 5:21

The owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks offered a Chicago sports-talk host $100,00...

01/19/2026

Mesa County Jail Ministry 2025 Annual Statistics.

Classes: 2009

Attendees: 13,748

One-on-One visits: 839

Bibles distributed: 638

Reading glasses distributed to indigent Inmates: 285

Christmas Gift Bags Distributed: 392

It is a privilege to partner with the Mesa County Detention Facility to serve and minister to Inmates and Staff. We are able to support the Chaplain's position and serve in this capacity because of the generous blessings from our many supporters in the community and from around the nation.

Group Photo of Volunteers at the 2025 Christmas Gift Bag Assembly and Distribution. We distributed Christmas Gift Bags t...
01/19/2026

Group Photo of Volunteers at the 2025 Christmas Gift Bag Assembly and Distribution. We distributed Christmas Gift Bags to 392 Inmates at the Mesa County Detention Center.

Rice Krispy Bars
Ramen
Pretzels
Hot Chocolate
Candy
Peanut-Butter Crackers

Thank you to all of the supporters who make this possible year in and year out.

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215 Rice Street
Grand Junction, CO
81501

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