“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul didn’t write these words to people who had a lot of reasons to celebrate. He wrote these words to the church in Philippi that was facing persecution. How could he say such a thing to people...
Gary dedicated his career to teaching kids how to write letters. Today, he finds fulfillment in sharing his faith by mail with a unique group of students—men and women behind bars. His journey to prison ministry was sparked by a desire to experience the Kingdom of God...
Scottie’s introduction to the criminal justice system came at a young age. “I was born to parents who were involved in drugs and alcohol and were abusive towards one another and me and my siblings,” he said. “Because of their lifestyle, my mother was incarcerated...
Charles grew up in an abusive and dysfunctional home, witnessing his father mistreat his mother. After enduring years of abuse, his mom crossed state lines to a domestic violence shelter with Charles and his three siblings in tow. Yet life was far from stable, and...
Along the beautiful recreational trails that surround Ridge Point Community Church in Holland, Michigan, runners and walkers from across West Michigan took part in the inaugural Crossroads Run on September 30. This gathering was made possible by the dedication of our...
On a Tuesday in March, dozens of mentors from across the country logged on to Zoom, unaware that the gathering would spark a meet-cute for a pair of mentors living a thousand miles apart. Crossroads has hosted monthly mentor community gatherings for the past three...
