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...
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...
