Refined By Fire Ministries -
The Organization in Action

Little known fact about Refined By Fire Ministries—In 1995, RBF approached Warden Burl Cain with the idea to bring Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames to Angola. Warden Cain agreed and with the coordination efforts of RBF and the support of then pastor, Rev. Bob Anderson of Parkview Baptist Church, over 200 volunteers went into the facility to present this drama to the inmates at Angola. A first time and life changing event for all involved.
 

The Ellerbe's performing at Living Witness Church in New Orleans, LA & the Southern Baptist Convention Block Party in Dallas, TX
Summer, 1997

Prison Ministry Task Force 2004 Conference
RBF Booth Display

Chaplain Gary Pearce & Michael Ellerbe
speaking at Prison Ministry Task Force 2004 Conference

RBF Board Member Rev. Dan Wells and his wife, Melanie attending Prison Ministry Task Force 2004 Conference and enjoying the music!

I've Had Enough Ministry Outreach 2004 Inaugural Summer Tutorial Program Teachers and Participants
This important ministry is headed up by Rev. Dan & Melanie Wells and through a special grant from the State Fair Foundation, RBF was able to partner with IHE to provide supplies, snacks and other materials for the outreach center's program. 

RBF founders, Michael & Elain Ellerbe at Dixon Correctional Institute.  Michael, who serves now as a consultant to RBF,  is Director of Pre-Release and Elain currently is under contract with DCI as the Job Development Specialist for the pilot Re-Entry Program funded through a special grant.

RBF's Break the Chain, Build A Bridge founder, Ari Mathe presenting her StoryPics program.  Ari and BTC has received national recognition for work with incarcerated and at-risk children.  Ari continues her work advocating for children in Georgia and serves on the RBF Advisory Council.