“Even in the deepest suffering, God is still there.
That’s what we help students discover.”
— Erastus, Crossroads mentor, Kenya
When Erastus first heard about Crossroads through a seminar at his church, he never imagined how much the experience would change his life. Encouraged by his pastor and spiritual mentor, Erastus began mentoring men and women in prison through Crossroads’ correspondence-based Bible study program.
By day, Erastus works in electrical repair. In his free time, he opens each lesson with prayer. “Each lesson represents a soul hungry for hope,” he says. “When I read their stories, I see how real the impact is. God is truly changing lives.”
One story, in particular, has stayed with him. It came from a man who was falsely accused and imprisoned, leaving behind young children with no way to care for them. “He was deeply worried about how his family would survive,” Erastus recalls. “But through the lessons, he found peace and discovered that even in his weakness, God’s strength is made perfect.”
For Erastus, every lesson is an opportunity to bring light into someone’s darkest place. “When I write to a student, I remind them that God knows their suffering and has a good plan for them,” he says. “Every letter is a lifeline.”
Though his work keeps him busy, Erastus finds joy and purpose in serving those behind bars. “Crossroads gives us the chance to serve others as we serve God,” he says. “It’s meaningful work—seeing lives transformed through God’s Word.”
You can help bring hope to someone behind bars.
Become a Crossroads mentor and remind men and women in prison that even in their darkest moments, God is still there.