On August 20 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, we're hosting the premiere of a brand new Desiring God film titled Don't Waste Your Life Sentence (now available for pre-order).

The Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA, is the largest and historically one of the bloodiest maximum-security prisons in the USA. In 2009, Desiring God and John Piper were invited to Angola to learn about prison life, hear from men who have been radically changed by the gospel, and minister to many of the 5,000 inmates.

Don't Waste Your Life Sentence confronts you with the realities of inmates who, though their lives appear to have been wasted, often have a greater grasp on eternity than those on the outside.

Here's the trailer:

After the screening of the film there will be a time of Q&A and an opportunity to connect with other people interested in prison ministry.

If you're around the Twin Cities on August 20, come join us at 7:30 PM as we screen this film for the first time and begin to spread the good news about God's remarkable work in this prison.

For more info or to RSVP, visit the Don't Waste Your Life Sentence web page. Seating is limited.