Changing the Culture of the Oregon Prison System

By transforming adults in custody into spiritual & moral leaders.

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Transforming convicted felons into spiritual leaders and then sending those leaders throughout the entire Oregon prison system to transform the lives of others is the heart of the mission and purpose of Paid in Full Oregon.

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Modeled after highly successful programs, we provide incarcerated students with a fully accredited four-year Bachelor of Science degree.

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Corban University

Corban’s history stretches back to 1935 when it began as a small Bible institute in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Oregon Department of Corrections and Oregon State Correctional Institution have partnered with Paid in Full Oregon.

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What We Do

In partnership with Corban University, we provide a four-year curriculum to our students resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal arts emphasizing Psychology, Social Services and Leadership. The students are taught in a live classroom setting at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) by real Corban University professors. They exit the program with a fully accredited bachelor’s degree.

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Clifford Jones’ Story

Clifford Jones is the graduate of such a program in Louisiana and is now a board member of Paid in Full Oregon, a pastor in Hillsboro, Oregon, and a living example that this program works!

Brad Ballantyne’s Story

Brad Ballantyne is one of our current students. Watch his amazing story and what Paid in Full Oregon means to him, his family & those he is called to serve on the inside.

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How the Scriptures, and the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, both transform lives, even in prison.

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Recent News

God is in the Garden

God is on the move in the garden and greenhouse, where Adults in Custody (AICs) learn valuable trades and cultivate their food. Pastor Clifford and I have been leading a …
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A Thankful Mother

Dear family and friends, As you all know, on June 28th Paid in Full Oregon (PIFO) and its partners, Corban University and the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) celebrated the …
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It’s time to pray!

Two weeks ago, Pastor Clifford and I hosted one-on-one conversations with each of the 18 graduates. Our goal was to take the time and explore the following questions: After praying …
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Behind Bars #2

Friend, Pastor Clifford Jones, often states, “There are good dreams, and there are God’s dreams.” Several years ago, due to a heart-wrenching tragedy, a budding relationship began between a Warden (Commissioner), …
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