Dear Crossroad Bible Institute, All my life, I did what I wanted to do and felt no real shame. Drugs, adultery, lying, stealing—I even murdered. There were people who loved me, but I misused them and did a lot of terrible things to them. I didn’t even love me. I took...

CBI student Donald recently sent us the following letter. Donald is a Tier 1 student, and his daughter is enrolled in CBI’s Manga Messiah, a course created specifically for the children of prisoners. CBI was thrilled to hear yet another story of how God is restoring...

Japan. One of the most secular nations in the world. Isolated from all foreign influence until 1853. A country closed off to the Gospel, or an opportunity to bring the Word of God to thousands of unreached people? Paul Tan, director of CBI Singapore, definitely...

Francisco likes to spend his free time writing music. Around him, the sounds of prison life pulse—the rattle of metal bars on metal tracks, the static of loudspeaker announcements, the long drones of alarms. Yet, in spite of the clamor, Francisco’s creativity is...

AKWA, NIGERIA February 25, 2014—Because of recent violence between Muslims and Christians, Crossroad Bible Institute (CBI) has decided to postpone its prison ministry conference for over 200 pastors in Akwa, Nigeria. However, CBI will proceed with the opening of its...

This winter, sunny Miami was aglow with a passion for prison ministry. CBI’s Spanish program Instructor rally brought together dozens of veteran Instructors as well as new volunteers, all on fire to reach the Spanish-speaking prison population. Participants were...

CBI students from around the world consistently demonstrate minds that are hungry to learn and hearts that are ready to be transformed. Through artwork, poems, letters, testimonies and more, many students go the extra mile to express how their studies have impacted...

Who says television never taught anyone anything? Usoni, a new series about a young couple seeking to immigrate to Kenya, gives viewers an opportunity to walk in the shoes of immigrants, says CBI president Dr. David Schuringa. In a recent article for Sojourners, Dr....

Deacons know the tough decisions involved in helping people in need, even though it looks easy for Ellen Degeneres. Because she is best known among conservative Christians for her stance on gay marriage, her “help” for poor people may be falling under the radar....

In honor of Crossroad’s 30th anniversary, the Crossroad Network News staff interviewed CBI president Dr. David Schuringa about the ministry’s past, present and future. CNN: How long have you served as president of CBI, and what has your experience been like? DS: This...

Responding to a photo collection published by Slate under the title “Finding God in Maximum Security Prison,” CBI president Dr. David Schuringa argues that romanticizing prison ministry does far more harm than good. In a recent article for Think Christian, Dr....

For most of us, Christmas means a time spent commemorating Christ’s birth as we give presents, eat food together and spend time with family. Others around the world, especially those in prison, are not as fortunate. Crossroad Bible Institute has eighteen satellite...

Crossroad Bible Institute is expanding its ministry to prisoners in Southeast Asia. CBI Singapore, which already administers Crossroad’s discipleship program to prisoners in Singapore, Cambodia and Indonesia, is now expanding into Malaysia. “Paul Tan continues to...

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA December 9, 2013—Crossroad Bible Institute is remembering the important work of Nelson Mandela, who was himself a prisoner for twenty-seven years. Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, died on December 5, 2013, and is known for his work...

By Dr. H. David Schuringa Last Christmas I had what many would say was a near-death experience. Our annual holiday gathering for the immediate family was in full swing; it was a special time for Mary and me since all four kids with their spouses and all fourteen of...

Upon beginning his Tier 2 courses with Crossroad Bible Institute, Kozi was assigned an Instructor from Oregon named John, who later wrote of him: “During our exchanges, many of Kozi’s letters brought tears to my eyes. I realized how majestically God works out His plan...

This year, 5,300 CBI volunteer Instructors—more than ever before—are faithfully correcting the discipleship lessons of people in prison around the world. Week after week, Instructors of all ages, nationalities and denominations guide their students in the study of...

Crossroad Bible Institute’s prison ministry in Ecuador, which began just four years ago in 2009, will soon be opening a new Bible training and rehabilitation center for released prisoners from around the country. The center will be built on donated land in southwest...

By Dr. David Schuringa Over the last almost fifteen years of service as CBI’s president, I have had the privilege of preaching in more churches and meeting more Instructors than I can count. I am always stunned by how CBI Instructors thank me for the opportunity to...