Name: Behind Fences: A Prison Chaplain's Story: Nelson and Esther Zeiset: 9781601267375: Masthof: Books
Brand: Nelson and Esther Zeiset
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Behind Fences: A Prison Chaplain's Story

Nelson and Esther Zeiset

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God's call to prison ministry came to Nelson Zeiset at twelve years old. From that time, the Lancaster County Mennonite boy ordered his life accordingly, with a singular purpose to take the Gospel into a shadowy world among criminals. In Behind Fences, Nelson and his wife, Esther, alternately share their perspectives of Nelson's thirty-three years in a chaplaincy career that spanned two states and seven prisons. Learn of God's faithfulness through the 1980s AIDS hysteria, a prison riot that nearly upended the call, of lawsuits, and an inmate's calculated scheme to frame Nelson. Marvel as the prison church grows, racial walls crumble, and despairing men find hope and forgiveness through Jesus. Be inspired to pursue your own life calling and to view God's faithfulness on every step of the journey. (292pp. illus. Masthof Press, 2021.)

God, Grit, & the Gospel

A compelling "God" story you will not want to put down. A man (with his wife's support) has the grit and endurance to stay strong while he fearlessly shares the gospel with prisoners behind fences; always believing that God has victory. Challenges appear but receiving Christ makes way for changed lives and shared joy as God moves in amazing ways. A view into God's wonder working power.

Powerful demonstration of Gods love and grace!!
I was one of the inmates who was blessed by Chaplin’s Zeisets demonstration of God’s love and grace. For the last 15 years, I’ve been a free man. Not just free from the prison system, but free from the bondage of addiction and criminal thinking. I was fortunate to spend at least an hour every week, during my stay at SCI Mahanoy, with Chaplain Zeiset in one on one prayer, bible reflection and counsel. God used him along with many other men along the way to change my heart and my life! If you’re reading this Chap, thank you for your obedience and consistent demonstration of God’s love and grace. May God continue to bless you and yours.

A Bird's Eye view into prison
This is an excellent book! It's a captivating story made even better because I know the authors. My emotions ranged from unbelief to horror to laughter woven through the pages. Thank you for sharing your story!

Hidden But Not Forgotten
What an interesting account of a young boy's desire to follow God's calling. Many of today's young men would covet to have such clear direction. The author does an excellent job keeping the story line moving with authentic dialogue of speech and background. I felt like I was a fly on the wall of a prison cell, closet, or chapel. Thank you for peeling back the film of a window less seen by the outside world. May the love of God shine through to those who need Him most.(Hebrews 13:3)

Following God's Voice
I enjoyed reading this well written account of the life of a prison Chaplain and his family. I was encouraged by Nelson's example of following God's voice from the time he was young and throughout his ministry and career. His story gives testimony that God does have incredible lives for the faithful. This boo is definitely worth reading and reflecting upon.

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