Over 36 Years of Experience in Christian Ministry

Bringing Restoration to the Lives of Inmates

2026 Annual Harold Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us for the Annual Harold Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Stonetree Golf Course. This special event brings the community together for a great day of golf, fellowship, and purpose, featuring range balls, a catered lunch, and exciting contests including longest drive, closest to the pin, and a hole-in-one prize opportunity. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, and all proceeds directly support the juvenile and adult programs of J.A.I.L. Ministry. We invite you to be part of a meaningful day that makes a lasting impact in the lives of others.

About Us

J.A.I.L. Ministry, Inc., is a Christ-centered jail ministry providing programs in prevention and intervention for the incarcerated in the Bell County Law Enforcement Center and the Juvenile Services Center. We are serving Belton, Temple, Killeen, and the surrounding Central Texas area. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministers to offenders, criminal justice professionals, victims, and their families.

Our ministry officially began on September 10, 1987, under the direction of Chaplain Harold Ellis and eight volunteers. J.A.I.L. Ministry, Inc., was incorporated as a nonprofit ministry when 501(c)(3) documents were filed on February 21, 1992. At the end of 2015, our programs accounted for 47,756 contacts in the Bell County Law Enforcement Center and the Bell County Juvenile Services Center.

Support for our ministry is through donations from churches, businesses, and individuals. We believe that we must partner with local churches to participate in a special ministry to the "least of these" in response to Matthew 25: 34-40. It is our desire to involve volunteers at all levels in the ministry and to provide opportunities to work with all denominations, races, and cultures.

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