Kris Cruz
I’m not here to fix anyone. I listen more than I talk.
Air Force veteran. Husband and dad of four.
Inside, and outside
Inside the walls, and with families outside. This work is organized as Kris Cruz Ministries, a Texas 501(c)(3).
Inside
Facilities
TJJD & TDCJ — men & young guys. Kairos welcome.
Outside
Families
Prayer, grief support, visitation, and free handouts.
Also
From the field
What people have said
Shared with permission — first-name quotes with written consent. Details may be generalized; facility and employer cards are never institutional endorsements.
“Kris has been walking with my son for about a year, and I have seen that he wants more of Jesus. The change is real — he is walking with God daily.”
“A steady and reliable chaplain presence for our youth — consistent visits and genuine care that made a real difference.”
“Kris has been helping my son by talking with him once a month and guiding him on what steps to take in the real world.”
In the field
Presence
Where people actually live and work.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
Midweek strength for the desk. Presence still belongs inside the walls and with families.
Wednesday Reset
God is not only for Sundays.
When You Carry Everyone Else
Numbers 11:14
Extra radio. Extra shift. Extra problem only you can handle. Even Moses said the burden was too heavy — and God appointed help.
More if you need it
Common questions Kris Cruz Ministries · board · cost · facilities
Is Kris Cruz Ministries a 501(c)(3)?
Yes. Kris Cruz Ministries is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity. The IRS recognized the exemption effective August 30, 2026. EIN 42-4843913. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What is Kris Cruz Ministries?
Kris Cruz Ministries is the Texas nonprofit that organizes my chaplain work — formed August 30, 2026, and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity effective that day. The legal name is Kris Cruz Ministries. EIN 42-4843913. I sit with men and young guys inside TJJD and TDCJ facilities, and with families on the outside. Support the ministry →
Who governs Kris Cruz Ministries?
A board. I do not list director names on this site. If a church or partner needs them, email me or call 214-735-9356 — I will share them privately.
Is there a cost for facilities or families?
No cost for facility or family pastoral care. To support that work, give online or text KRISCRUZ to 53-555.
How can a facility request a visit?
Use the form, call or text 214-735-9356, or email chaplain@kriscruz.com. Facility ministry →
Can families request prayer or support?
Yes. I cannot always deliver messages inside a unit, but I will pray by name and walk with you. Family support →
Is this counseling or therapy?
I provide spiritual and pastoral care grounded in Scripture — not licensed clinical counseling. I help connect people to professional resources when needed.
Get in Touch
Send a short note — facility, family, or donor. I reply personally, usually the same day Mon–Fri.
Prefer to call or text?
Or iMessage chaplain@kriscruz.com on Apple devices.