“God placed in my heart my love for those behind the walls” The Watergate scandal in the 1970s first drew Lori’s husband to prison ministry. “My husband took great interest in the Chuck Colson story,” she said. “When Chuck wrote a new book, it appeared on our shelf.”...
David was accustomed to spending his days in prison. He worked as a correctional officer, patrolling the halls and keeping the peace between those who lived inside the cells. Then he found himself on the other side—behind the bars. Growing up, David was raised in a...
One year ago, a Crossroads student who regularly contributed graphite drawings to the Prison Art Project contacted us with the news that he had been released from prison. We immediately saw an opportunity to share the experience of a student reentering the world as...
At Crossroads, we recognize the vital role that volunteers play in the success of our ministry. As we reflect on the last forty years of ministry, it is evident that our dedicated mentors and office volunteers have been the driving force behind our accomplishments....
Four decades ago, Doris promised the Lord that she would do anything He asked of her. Two weeks later, after learning about Crossroads from a woman at her church, she became a mentor. In the early days, she recalled, “There were no answer keys; we worked through the...
Terry VerHage, a mentor since 1991, shares her Crossroads story with staff. Most of Terry VerHage’s students have been incarcerated long enough to reach our most advanced courses (Tier 3) and receive a dedicated one-on-one mentor with whom they can exchange...
