What is "Training" and why do I need it?

Team members will allowed to return to the unit for the Instructional weekend (the Saturday following the Weekend.  However members will not be allowed back for monthly meetings or the weekly prayer and share meetings until they have received the State of Texas mandated training.  The men count on seeing team members following the weekend and it is very important you be allowed to return.

In order to take the training you must have submitted an application and received a letter from the Texas Department of Corrections approving you for training.  The letter from TDC is proof that you have passed a security check and do not have any reason not to be allowed back in prison.

Once you have received your training it generally takes about two weeks for TDC to "enter" your name in their computer.  Once that is done you can visit any unit in Texas where that unit's chaplain gives his OK!!!!!.  This means you will not be allowed into Hughes until you have been placed on the Hughes List even though you are on the state list.  Please be sure to follow up on this after you have had your training.

The TDC is suffering a serious understaffing problem right now, mistakes are being made all the time, and you should expect that there will be problem with this process.  You are advised to keep separate records if possible and to expect problem the first time you come back after being trained.  We have had men drive six hours for a Saturday meeting who have not been allowed in because they are "not on the list."  Please shoe compassion for the employees of TDC and remember why you are going inside.

Dates and Times of State Required Volunteer Training

All team members are required to get state training!  Folks who ONLY attend closings do not need training

Training is available at:

These are the dates and places you might be able to get trained:

I need the new date for the required training 

     Please call and confirm the times and locations!

Rector Training now available to everyone!!!!!

Kairos recommends that everyone consider taking Rector training even if you never plan to be a Rector.  You will learn more about how the Weekend is planned and it will make you a more effective team member.

Training available in Texas:

Kairos National Training Schedule

To signup for any of these seminars, please contact Ike Griffin
at 407-629-4948 or email at kairosnat@aol.com for an application. Although space can almost always be made for last minute arrivals, it is important in planning presentation materials to know how many will attend.