In 1979, a small group of men with a vision began a prison ministry in Chattanooga, and their prayers were answered by the Lord. Meanwhile, a former Vietnam POW, Roger Ingvalson, whose heart was prepared by his experiences, became the ideal candidate to lead as the first Executive Director of what evolved into Chattanooga Prison Ministry.

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Under Gretrell Watkins' leadership in 1994, a youth Prevention

Program was initiated, leading to valuable relationships within

schools and opportunities for presentations, prison tours, and

mentoring. What began as a prison ministry evolved into a

regional prison prevention ministry, known as Prison Prevention

Ministries (PPM).

PPM's vision of an after-school program became a reality with the launch of InZone in August 2020 under the leadership of Joe Smith. InZone aims to provide early intervention for at-risk youth who are identified as being susceptible to school failure, drop-out, or delinquency.

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Recognizing PPM expanded beyond preventing prison, the board responded to the need for rebranding In 2024. Transform Ministries was established to reflect the belief and the standard of our practices that genuine transformation through Jesus Christ transcends any age and any circumstance.