As a pastor of a large church in northeastern Uganda, Edward has witnessed firsthand how following God’s mandate to care for and disciple those in prison leads to transformation—both inside and outside prison walls. Edward first learned about Crossroads when he...
Incarceration is often seen as the end of the road—a place of punishment, isolation, and regret. For many, prison walls confine not just the body, but also the soul, reinforcing a sense of hopelessness. Yet, even in the darkest cells, the light of Christ’s redemption...
The reflection of Jesus was all around me in the prison chapel. A small group of church volunteers joined me in a chapel service. The worship volunteers followed the lead of the prison worship team, laughing and talking with them as they practiced for the service....
Jane never imagined that she would one day find herself in prison. “Prison is like a hospital. You never know when you will fall sick,” she shared in an interview. Growing up on a farm in western Kenya and training as a teacher, she spent nearly 13 years in the...
Gregory grew up in a Christian family from a young age, but like many raised in the church, his spiritual life had its share of highs and lows. At fifteen, his parents’ divorce triggered a crisis of faith that left him feeling lost. “For the next 6-7 years, I lived...
Crossroads’ work is possible because of the generosity and faithfulness of individual donors. While large organizations and grants help sustain efforts to serve incarcerated men and women, it is the unwavering commitment of individuals that truly fuels the...
