The God of Hope Ministries

The God of Hope Ministries was established in 2002 by our President and Chaplain, Robert Dorrough. Chaplain Dorrough (“Chap”) moved the ministry from Dallas, Texas, to Austin, Texas, in 2005. Robert opened our first faith-based dormitory in 2006 at the Travis State Jail in east Austin, providing intensive discipleship and Christian training to male inmates for a 6-month semester. In May 2009, we opened our first women’s faith-based dormitory at the Lockhart Prison in Lockhart, Texas, having a format similar to the men’s dormitory. We have requests to open additional dormitories. We are responding to these requests as the Lord blesses this ministry with more volunteers and more financial resources. We operate very efficiently, with only three paid staff members and over 100 Christian volunteers who selflessly donate their time and skills to disciple prison inmates through teaching, facilitating small groups, mentoring and coaching. We are directed by a board of directors, consisting of mature Christian leaders who keep our ministry aligned with God’s will and purpose. The God of Hope Ministries is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) recognized by the Federal Government.