Do you feel called to share God’s love with people behind bars, but don’t live near a prison? You’re not alone. Many Christians want to serve people in prison but don’t know how—especially if their church doesn’t have a prison ministry or they live far from a correctional facility.
The good news is that you can still make a real impact in the lives of incarcerated people, no matter where you live.
Serve People in Prison from Anywhere
When you think of prison ministry, you might picture visiting someone behind bars. While in-person visits are powerful, they aren’t the only way to get involved. Today, you can serve people in prison through mentorship, letter writing, and prayer—all from home.
One of the most effective and accessible ways to serve incarcerated people remotely is through Crossroads Prison Ministries.
What Is Crossroads Prison Ministries?
Crossroads is a global, Christ-centered prison ministry that connects people on the outside with men and women in prison through Bible study lessons and written letters. Since 1984, Crossroads has equipped thousands of volunteers to walk alongside incarcerated people as they grow in their faith.
How It Works
As a Crossroads mentor, you don’t need to visit a prison or have prior prison ministry experience. You simply receive completed Bible study lessons from students in the mail, write encouraging feedback and a personal letter with each lesson, and send them back. Crossroads provides all the materials and handles the mailing process.
It’s a safe, flexible, and deeply meaningful way to help people in prison grow in their faith while reminding them that they are not forgotten.
What If My Church Doesn’t Have a Prison Ministry?
If your church doesn’t currently have a prison outreach program, Crossroads can be your solution. You or your church can adopt Crossroads as your official prison ministry. It’s a simple and powerful way for members to live out Christ’s call to visit those in prison (Matthew 25:36) without needing to visit a facility.
Crossroads offers tools and support to help churches promote the program and get members involved in this life-changing ministry.
Why Your Involvement Matters
Every day, Crossroads mentors help incarcerated people:
- Learn about the Bible and grow in their walk with Christ
- Experience the hope and love of Jesus in a personal way
- Build lasting spiritual foundations for life during and after incarceration
For many students, their Crossroads mentors are the only people who regularly encourage and pray for them.
Your words, and your willingness to listen, can be a light in a dark place.
Get Involved Today
Whether you’re an individual looking to serve or part of a church seeking a mission opportunity, Crossroads Prison Ministries makes it easy to start serving people in prison from wherever you are.
Ready to make a difference? Sign up to be a mentor or get your church involved today.