
Prison Ministry
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry provides biblical instruction to prison inmates through a partnership with Crossroads Prison Ministries. Individuals correspond with inmates who complete Bible courses and send them in the mail for feedback. Learn more about Crossroads at https://cpministries.org
Become a Mentor
If you are interested in becoming a Crossroads Mentor, visit the following link and select if you would like to fill out their physical or online mentor application: https://cpministries.org/mentor/become-a-mentor-home. If approved as a Crossroads Mentor, You will receive detailed Mentor Training Handbook to familiarize yourself with the Crossroads program, its goals, and procedures. As a mentor, you always remain anonymous.
The Process
Many mentors at Parkside Church have found this is a rewarding way to be involved in sharing the gospel with seekers and discipling young believers, in a non-threatening and effective way. Once your application has been approved, you'll be able to enter the rotation to review inmates' lessons:
1) Receive a lesson in the mail from Crossroads.
2) Review the lesson using the answer keys you will receive from Crossroads.
3) Write a one-page letter of encouragement to the student.
4) Mail the reviewed lesson and letter directly to the student.
5) Report the student's score to Crossroads online or by phone.
Recent Blog Posts More
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Oct15
Crossroads Prison Ministries Table
Stop by the table outside the Venue on Sunday morning, October 15, to find out more about our partnership with Crossroads Prison Ministries and learn how you can get involved.
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Mentor Helps Students Discover New Family in Christ
Several months ago Paige Deur, one of the staff at Crossroads Prison Ministries, interviewed a longtime Parkside Church mentor, Gerry Hoeltge. She recently published her notes on the CPM blog. Read his story here.
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Crossroads Prison Ministries Workshop Recording Available
On March 4, 2023, we held a training workshop with Douglas Cupery, Director of Church Mobilization at Crossroads Prison Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Main workshop sessions are available to stream below:
Session 1 (12 minutes): https://pkschurch.com/Crossroads2023_1
Session 2 (1 hour, 20 minutes): https://pkschurch.com/Crossroads2023_2