Stories

Shane Y.

My name is Shane Young, and I was a member of Group 9 of IFI (now Brothers In Blue Reentry). Since being released from prison in early 2005 with $200 in my pocket, God has done amazing things in my life. With the love and support of my parents, I quickly busied myself with forming a successful drywall installation & finishing company, with all glory going to God. Not only that, but I've been very busy raising my son who is now almost 11 years old. I was married May 31, 2008 - my wife, Debby, and I are celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary this month. I am an active member of the Gideons International, going in to the county jails, and am also active in prison ministry. Once a week, I set aside a day from work to be a volunteer in Lansing Correctional Facility as a mentor and leader of a Bible study program. God has called me to go back and help the men prepare themselves to be released from prison and take on missions work. My wife has also joined me as part of the prison ministry team, serving as a worship leader for the Brothers in Blue weekends. We are active members of Grace Community Church in Overbrook, Kansas, where I serve as a deacon as well as a substitute teacher for our lead pastor's Sunday School class, and my wife serves on the worship team and works as the church secretary.