Call it Christmas in July. The launch of Crossroad Bible Institute’s discipleship courses in Shimo La Tewa Prison in Mombasa, Kenya, has been much anticipated. And last Thursday it finally happened, much to the delight of ministry staff, prison officials and the men...

Some of Phong’s earliest memories, dim and hazy in the back of his mind, are of a war-ravaged country. Communism was tearing the nation apart, and millions of Vietnamese were fleeing. And so, with only the things they could carry on their backs, Phong and his family...

Crossroad Bible Institute’s satellite campus in Australia is pioneering a new idea to foster the growing sense of community among its nearly five hundred Instructors. “Instructor communities” would present an opportunity for groups of Instructors to meet together...

“Everyone looks at us as monsters and losers, but not all of us are. We just made bad choices in our lives. Your support really helps,” wrote Crossroad Bible Institute student Joseph about the personal mentoring he receives from his Instructors. “It helps me to know...

More than 3,000 prisoners enrolled in Crossroad Bible Institute’s discipleship program are studying the Scriptures in their heart language: Spanish. Ignacio is one of these students in Crossroad’s Spanish program, and his poem “El amor de Dios” was just published in...

For some, Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the love and guidance of a cherished parent; for others, it’s a reminder of past abuse, neglect or even loss. Whether our relationships with our fathers are thriving or strained, present or absent, we as Christians can...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. June 17, 2015—Crossroad Bible Institute (CBI) is seeking a new executive director to lead its international prison ministry headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The executive director will lead Crossroad in accomplishing its mission: to equip...

When the opportunity arose for Pastor Bobby John to open a Crossroad Bible Institute satellite campus in Malaysia, he and mentor Paul Tan (director of CBI Singapore) were determined to make it happen. Hard to get permits to work in the prisons? No problem—John brought...

The core of Crossroad Bible Institute’s ministry in India comprises a dynamic blend of passionate evangelism and faithful discipleship. And the fruits of this ministry continue to grow: last weekend, CBI India’s satellite campus director Mathotmi Vasha baptized twelve...

Shane Claiborne’s travels have taken him from Calcutta’s slums to the war torn cities of Afghanistan and, as of last week, to Crossroad Bible Institute’s headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On May 19, the well-known Christian writer and activist spoke to a full...

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin. But Crossroad Bible Institute’s students who are looking ahead to their release from prison are actually doing the opposite. Their Instructors are helping them succeed at preparing and prepare to...

When Gabriel recalls the depths of his drug addiction, he remembers lying sprawled out on the floor, writhing in pain from withdrawal as his young children peered over him asking, “Dad, what’s the matter?” After reassuring his children that nothing was wrong, he would...

The average American probably gets more information about the criminal justice system from Law & Order than from reality, and that can be a problem when it comes to ministering to people in prison. Because a better understanding of the daily realities of prison...

When Crossroad Bible Institute’s satellite campus in Kenya plans events, they go big—really big. A few years ago, CBI Kenya hosted a three-thousand person march for its reentry program, and this year they hosted national delegates and over 325 attendees at a three-day...

Pap and vleis (pronounced pup and flace) is a traditional South African meal that consists of maize meal porridge, stewed gravy and grilled meat. Known for its stick-to-your-ribs, satisfying quality, pap and vleis is a popular comfort food in South African cuisine....

On Sunday March 15, two suicide bombings targeted churches in the Youhanabad area of Lahore, Pakistan. The bombings took place at St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church, leaving at least 14 people dead and over 70 wounded. These attacks are thought to be the...

Restorative justice is not just for people in prison. It’s a worldview for every person for whom Jesus died. Recently on a Crossroad Connection TV episode, I interviewed Teresa Weatherall Neal, the superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, who discussed actions...

Crossroad Bible Institute’s emerging satellite campus in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria recently helped organize a soccer tournament for prison inmates. Prisons in Nigeria are infamous for their lack of resources and harsh conditions, but this sporting event speaks to some...

Over the last ten years, I’ve morphed into somewhat of a technology iconoclast. It’s not because I think all technology is bad. In fact, some technology—some being the operative word—can be a great blessing. That being said, my journey to “get off the grid” started...

A group study of Seven Secrets for Success in the Workplace is underway for returning citizens at Crossroad Bible Institute’s satellite campus in New Zealand. The book, written by Crossroad’s president, Dr. David Schuringa, offers strategies for developing a strong...