Maurits and Ada have dedicated their lives to sharing the hope of Christ with those behind bars. As long-time mentors with Crossroads South Africa, they have witnessed firsthand how God transforms lives, even in the darkest places. The couple was first introduced to...
As we live our lives, each of us has a story. I recently accompanied a close friend to a chemotherapy appointment. As we stepped into the clinic, I observed several people coming in for treatment, overheard conversations, and watched the activity around me. We were in...
Each day, Crossroads receives powerful testimonies about how God is at work in the lives of our mentors and students. One such story came from Lisa, a Crossroads mentor, who shared a heartfelt letter from her Tier 2 student, Demone. Reflecting on the early days of...
Born into poverty and surrounded by addiction, Nichol’s life was marked by pain, survival, and despair. “As a teenager and an adult, I was in and out of prison. Aside from the streets, the prison became a second home to me. I sold drugs to survive,” Nichol...
We’re excited to announce Nathan Roels (pictured left) and Richard Boonstra (pictured right) as the newest members of Crossroads’ board of directors. Both Nathan and Richard share a deep commitment to supporting incarcerated people and their families. Join us in...
Single crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch were terms I learned as I taught myself to crochet using an instructional booklet. Looking into my living room, I cherish the sight of the precious blankets handmade by my grandmother and my wife Hendrina’s mother....
