Share the Hope of Christ With People Who Are Incarcerated—From Home
We believe God calls the Church to remember and care for those who are incarcerated (Hebrews 13:3). Since 1984, Crossroads Prison Ministries has been equipping men and women in churches across the United States to serve as mentors to people in jails and prisons as they study God’s Word together.
As a Crossroads mentor, you can make an impact through Christian prison ministry—without leaving your home.
What Does a Crossroads Mentor Do?
As a volunteer mentor, you will:
- Review students’ correspondence Bible study lessons and offer encouraging comments
- Write encouraging, hope-filled letters rooted in Scripture
- Pray for the students you are paired with
Mentoring is flexible and meaningful. Most mentors spend about 1–2 hours per week reviewing lessons and writing responses.
No Experience Needed. We’ll Equip You.
You don’t need to be a Bible expert to become a Crossroads mentor. We provide:
- Step-by-step mentor training
- All Bible study materials
- Ongoing support and guidance
Our correspondence Bible lessons cover a wide range of biblical topics and are designed to help students grow in faith at every stage of their journey.
View sample lessons from each course we offer.
Read Crossroads’ Statement of Faith.
A Prison Ministry You Can Do From Home
Crossroads is a mail-based prison ministry, making it possible to serve no matter where you live. Lessons from incarcerated students are mailed directly to you, and you return your responses by mail.
Our mentors love that they can share the Gospel and the hope of Jesus Christ with people in prison without leaving their homes.
To learn more about how our ministry works, check out the journey of a Crossroads lesson.
Lives Are Being Transformed
Through faithful mentoring relationships, God is changing lives—both inside and outside prison walls.
To learn more about the impact of our program, check out these stories from Crossroads.
Have Questions?
Visit our FAQ page or email us at [email protected].
We look forward to helping you share the love and hope of Jesus Christ with men and women who are incarcerated.
BECOME A MENTOR
Interested in signing up as a Crossroads mentor? Fill out this short interest form to begin. After you submit it, we’ll send you the mentor application and guide you through the training process.
If you live outside the United States and would like to become a mentor, please visit our international page to see the countries where we have programs.