Currently serving
- Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility
- Boyd Unit, Teague, TX
- DFW & Gainesville area units
Open to discussing additional locations across North Texas.
What leaders can expect
- Pastoral visits & small groups
- Crisis & grief support — protocol
- Reentry prep & Kairos Torch
- Clearance, compliance, partnership — not duplication
Donor-supported. No cost to facilities.
Questions facility leaders ask
More in the TJJD / TDCJ guide.
Is there a cost to facilities?
No. There is no cost to facilities for spiritual care. Facility ministry is supported through donors and partners. Workplace and organizational contracts are arranged separately.
How do we request a facility visit?
Use the contact form below, call or text 214-735-9356, email chaplain@kriscruz.com, or share the administrator overview (PDF) with your team first.
Do you replace existing staff or programs?
No. Facility chaplaincy partners with existing staff, volunteers, and programs — including Kairos — rather than duplicating them. The goal is faithful presence that strengthens what you already do for residents and staff.
Which facilities do you currently serve?
Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility, the Boyd Unit in Teague, and other DFW and Gainesville-area units by arrangement. Open to discussing additional North Texas locations. Facility guide →
What about clearances and compliance?
Full clearance and compliance with facility policies are required and maintained. Ministry respects the chain of command and partners with security and program staff rather than working around them.
Next step for facilities
Request a visit — or share the administrator one-pager with your team first. No cost to facilities.