God loves you. That is the theme of this first set of courses. When students have completed the Core Program, they will have a basic understanding of Jesus’ life, God’s love for them, the attributes of God and God’s plan for salvation. When students are done with this introductory coursework, they will be able to describe what happened in Jesus’ life, identify verses that point to who God is and describe the Gospel to those around them. They will also understand who they are in God’s eyes: men and women worthy of God’s love.
Students who sign up for the program at a jail will begin with The Three Big Questions, a condensed, single-lesson version of the first course, Who Are You?, designed to allow them to complete a course before transfer or release.
Students who remain at their facility for at least three months will continue with the full Core Program.
Core Program Courses
Core Program Courses
Who Are You?
This course introduces students to the truth that God loves them and assures them that if they follow Christ, they can experience a new, full life through Him. The course centers around the big questions in life from a biblical perspective: “Who am I?,” “Why am I here?,” and “Where am I going?”
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- Lesson 1: The Big Questions (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: Who Am I?
- Lesson 3: Where Am I Going?
The Three Big Questions
This course is specifically designed for use in jails. It condenses the content of our course Who Are You? into a single lesson, allowing a student in jail, who normally would not have enough time to participate in the Crossroads program, to finish a full course.
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Who Is Jesus?
This course provides an overview of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It teaches students the good news that Jesus was not just a teacher or a prophet; He is fully God, fully man, and the reigning King over all creation.
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- Lesson 1: A King Is Born (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: Jesus Shows the Way
- Lesson 3: The Journey to Jerusalem
- Lesson 4: Jesus Saves the World
What Is the Bible?
This course provides a foundation for reading and studying the Bible. It contains an overview of the Bible’s story and structure, offering guidance to those who are new believers or who have had no previous exposure to God’s Word.
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- Lesson 1: The Story of the Bible (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: The Old Testament
- Lesson 3: The New Testament
- Lesson 4: Spending Time in God’s Word
Truths of the Faith
This course provides an overview of essential truths and
doctrines of the Christian faith. While many Christians disagree
on non-essential Christian beliefs, the Bible provides a clear
presentation of essential truths that distinguish the Christian faith
from other world religions.
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- Lesson 1: Our Great God Makes Himself Known (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: Who Is Our Great God?
- Lesson 3: God’s Image Bearers
- Lesson 4: Jesus, the Perfect Savior
- Lesson 5: Who Can Be Saved?
- Lesson 6: The Holy Spirit, the Giver of Life
- Lesson 7: Your New Life as a Follower of Jesus
- Lesson 8: Our God Is King!
After completing the Core Program, students with less than 18 months remaining will take Returning Home, a course focused on reentry. Students with more than 18 months remaining will take What Is a Mentor?, a one-to-many mentoring course that prepares them to continue studying God’s Word in the Growth Program with an assigned one-on-one mentor.
Returning Home
Students who indicate that they will be released within 18 months of completing the Core Program will take Returning Home, Crossroads’ reentry course. This course is designed to help students create a release plan guided by their relationship with Christ.
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- Lesson 1: Preparing to Go Home (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: Restoring Shalom
- Lesson 3: Getting Out and Staying Out
- Lesson 4: Planning to Succeed
- Lesson 5: Winning the Race
- Lesson 6: Starting Your New Life
What is a Mentor?
This course is designed to help students get the most out of their one-on-one mentoring experience. After completing this course, students will be eligible to sign up for the Growth Program (Tier 2), where they will continue their studies and be assigned a personal mentor.
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- Lesson 1: Mentoring in the Bible (Click to View a Sample)
- Lesson 2: Jesus: The Perfect Mentor
- Lesson 3: Crossroads One-on-One Mentoring