Nate and Rosa Johnson in Rosa’s favorite portrait of the couple, taken around 2003. Nate Johnson popped into his prison’s chapel service, planning to slip out after a few minutes to lift weights in the gym. That day, the chaplain was preaching on John 3:16, and...
Just for Mentors: July 2024 In this issue of Just for Mentors, Doug imagines what it will be like when we stand before Jesus and examines what it means to live out His purpose for us until that day. Encourage your students to join you in reflecting on the gift of...
Grace (seated in the middle) began mentoring with her late husband in 1997. Today, fourteen of her family members serve as Crossroads mentors alongside her, including all six of her children, two daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. Back row: Jim (grandson), Bert...
This blog post is part of a special series commemorating forty years of ministry. We invite you to join us in reflecting on our history and looking forward to the future of bringing the hope of the Gospel to men and women behind bars. Click here to view the full...
When Billy looks back on who he was before prison, the change in his life is undeniable. People who have known him for years say they see it too. The anger that once defined him has softened. He listens more. He cares deeply about others. And for the first time, Billy...
