by Joe Pryor | Nov 17, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
As the end of the year draws near and the holidays begin to fill our days and minds, I want to share a story that left a profound impact on my heart. From 2003 to 2006, I served as a chaplain in a federal women’s facility. Within that prison was a hospital where...
by Paige Deur | Nov 10, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
Matthew, a U.S. military veteran, knows firsthand the challenges of life after combat and the power of faith to transform even the darkest circumstances. “My father was a deacon, and my mom was in the choir. I grew up going to church every Wednesday and Sunday,”...
by Doug Cupery | Nov 3, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
This past summer, my wife, Hendrina, and I attended a funeral. The celebration of life included stories of quirky habits, acts of kindness, and a steadfast walk with Jesus. Those who loved the man who passed away were understandably saddened and left with a void that...
by Paige Deur | Oct 27, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
“Prison became the place where God saved my life.” – Fredi After more than thirty years caught in the chaos of gang life, addiction, and incarceration, Fredi hit rock bottom. “My life before was a mess,” he said. “It was chaos. I was involved in drugs, alcohol, street...
by Paige Deur | Oct 20, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
Marcus spent most of his life running with gangs. “I lived a life of crime,” he said. By the time he surrendered to Jesus Christ, he was in prison for the fifth time—serving a 35-year sentence for aggravated robbery. The turning point came in 2018 while he was in...
by Paige Deur | Oct 13, 2025 | Latest News, Stories
Many Crossroads students don’t just receive the gift of Christ-centered mentorship—they give back. Kathryn is one of them. After spending ten years studying with Crossroads while incarcerated, she continues her Bible studies on the outside and supports the ministry...
