Since 1982, Write-Way Prison Ministries has been committed to sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with incarcerated men and women through structured Bible correspondence courses. From our home office in Garland, Texas, our ministry serves students in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Iowa, New Jersey, and Indiana by providing free, postpaid Bible study courses in English and Spanish, along with personalized encouragement from dedicated volunteers. Every lesson reflects Write-Way's mission to share the Gospel and help people become lifelong disciples of Christ.
That mission is closely connected to Emmaus Worldwide. As a longtime ministry partner using Emmaus Bible correspondence courses, Write-Way is part of a much larger discipleship effort that reaches believers and seekers around the globe. The 2026 Emmaus Worldwide Workshop & Conference is more than a gathering of ministry leaders. It is an opportunity to strengthen the shared work of making disciples through biblical teaching, encouragement, and collaboration.
What Is Emmaus Worldwide?
Founded in 1942, Emmaus Worldwide develops and distributes Bible correspondence courses and discipleship resources used in more than 100 countries and translated into dozens of languages. Its mission is to help people know Christ, grow in their faith, and go share the Gospel with others through Scripture-centered discipleship.
Emmaus works alongside local churches, regional leaders, prison ministries, and volunteers to make Bible study accessible to people in a variety of settings, including correctional facilities. Through correspondence courses, incarcerated students can study God's Word independently, submit completed lessons, and receive thoughtful responses that encourage both biblical understanding and spiritual growth.
For Write-Way Prison Ministries, these Emmaus courses provide the foundation for every student relationship. While Write-Way serves prisons across several states, it is united with ministries around the world through the same trusted curriculum and the same commitment to making disciples.
Why the 2026 Conference Matters
The 2026 Emmaus Worldwide Workshop & Conference centers on the theme "Walking the Road Together," inspired by Christ's encounter with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. The conference is designed to equip, encourage, and strengthen believers who are passionate about advancing God's work through discipleship.
The full workshop and conference will be held September 30 through October 5, 2026, with the primary conference sessions taking place October 2–4 at Lakeview Camp and Retreat Center in Waxahachie, Texas. General registration is $250, with a reduced $100 registration option available for qualifying attendees.
Throughout the week, attendees will hear from Emmaus Worldwide leaders and ministry partners serving across multiple continents while participating in workshops focused on practical ministry. Planned sessions include topics such as:
- Using AI and technology to strengthen ministry
- Expanding digital Bible correspondence courses
- Advancing jail and prison ministry
- Discipleship that moves beyond course completion
- Ministry growth strategies and leadership development
- Testimonies and practical experiences from ministries around the world
For Write-Way volunteers and leaders, these sessions provide opportunities to learn alongside others who share the same desire to faithfully disciple people through God's Word.
Strengthening Prison Ministry Through Shared Learning
One of the greatest strengths of Write-Way's ministry has always been the personal encouragement volunteers provide with every completed lesson. While students learn through structured Bible courses, it is often the handwritten notes, thoughtful answers, and consistent support that remind them they are seen, valued, and prayed for.
The conference reinforces that ministry by helping volunteers discover fresh ways to:
- Encourage students through meaningful correspondence.
- Answer difficult faith questions with biblical clarity.
- Build lasting relationships that support spiritual growth.
- Stay motivated in long-term discipleship ministry.
Sessions devoted to prison ministry also provide practical ideas for improving course distribution, following up with students, addressing literacy or language challenges, and exploring how digital resources may complement traditional correspondence where appropriate.
These conversations are especially valuable for a ministry like Write-Way, which serves a diverse prison population, including English- and Spanish-speaking students across multiple states.
A Global Perspective That Benefits Local Ministry
Although Write-Way serves incarcerated individuals throughout the southern and central United States, its work is part of a worldwide network of believers committed to the same mission.
The Emmaus conference brings together ministry leaders from around the globe who face many of the same challenges, building relationships, encouraging consistent Bible study, developing faithful volunteers, and helping students continue growing in Christ over the long term.
Learning from these shared experiences strengthens Write-Way's ability to serve its own students with greater wisdom while remaining firmly rooted in the trusted Emmaus curriculum. It is a reminder that every lesson graded and every encouraging note written in Texas contributes to a much larger story of God transforming lives around the world.
Walking Forward Together
The Emmaus Worldwide Workshop & Conference represents far more than several days of meetings. It is an investment in stronger discipleship, stronger partnerships, and stronger ministries that faithfully point people to Christ.
For Write-Way Prison Ministries, the knowledge, encouragement, and relationships developed through this gathering ultimately benefit the incarcerated students who faithfully complete Bible courses and seek to grow in their relationship with God.
Whether you support Write-Way through prayer, financial giving, or volunteer service as a Bible course counselor, you play an important role in that mission. By standing alongside Write-Way and the broader Emmaus Worldwide family, you help ensure that free Bible correspondence courses and the personal encouragement that accompanies them continue reaching incarcerated men and women with the life-changing hope of the Gospel.
As the Emmaus family gathers to walk the road together, Write-Way remains committed to walking alongside every student it serves, faithfully making disciples one lesson, one letter, and one life at a time.
