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.
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Apr16
Crossroads Prison Ministries Table
Stop by the table outside the Venue on Sunday morning, April 16, to find out more about our partnership with Crossroads Prison Ministries and learn how you can get involved.
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Mar04
Crossroads Prison Ministries Workshop 2023
We will host a volunteer training workshop on Saturday, March 4, for all current Crossroads Prison Ministries mentors and for anyone who is considering becoming a mentor. The training will be held in the Venue at Parkside Church from 9:30 am-noon with Douglas Cupery, Director of Church Mobilization at Crossroads' headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The purpose of the workshop is to hear how God is using Parkside mentors to affect the lives of prisoners, to provide training for mentors, to connect more experienced mentors with newer mentors, and to develop a network of fellowship among local Crossroads mentors. The event is open to those who do not attend at Parkside Church. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
If you are a Crossroads mentor, have any interest in becoming a mentor, or just want to find out more about Crossroads Prison Ministries, join us on March 4!
There is no cost for the workshop but, please register so that we can have enough materials and food prepared.
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Jan15
Crossroads Prison Ministries Table
Stop by the table outside the Venue on Sunday morning, January 15, to find out more about our partnership with Crossroads Prison Ministry and learn how you can get involved.
